In this episode, Presented by Growing the Future Productions & Precision Land Solutions, Dan Aberhart is joined by Manitoba’s top producers and tile drainage experts to dig deep into the ROI of water management. Chris Unrau (PLS), Darryl Wiebe (Beaver Creek Farms), and Jim Pallister (Pallister Farms) share real-world insights on land value, productivity, and the long game of tiling. From regulation to renovation, this is a must-listen for any grower serious about transforming soggy acres into profit.
Join Dan Aberhart in this Season 7, Episode 10 of Growing the Future Productions' 'Dollars in the Dirt,' sponsored by Precision Land Solutions. Dan sits down with top producers and tile drainage experts from Manitoba to discuss the transformative impact of water management on agricultural land.
Featuring personal anecdotes and professional insights from Chris Unrau from Precision Land Solutions, Darryl Wiebe from Beaver Creek Farms, and Jim Pallister from Pallister Farms, the conversation explores key themes like improving land value through tile drainage, the return on investment, and the regulatory landscape.
This episode is packed with valuable advice for farmers looking to enhance their land productivity and sustainability. Don't miss out on the rich discussion around the benefits, challenges, and practicalities of implementing tile drainage systems!
00:00 Welcome to Growing the Future Productions
01:02 Sharing Personal Wins
01:52 Chris's Coffee Venture
04:33 Discussing Land Values and ROI
05:43 Chris's Journey with Tile Drainage
12:24 Darrell's Family History with Tile Drainage
16:29 Jim's Passion for Land Ownership and Improvement
23:54 Benefits of Tile Drainage
34:53 The Value of Tiling Land
35:29 Net Worth and Land Renovation
36:27 Payoff Time for Tiling
37:02 Soil Conservation Anecdote
38:19 Philosophical and Practical Views on Tiling
39:21 Field-Specific Benefits of Tiling
43:52 Complete Solutions for Tiling
46:14 Challenges and Solutions in Tiling
52:50 Regulatory Landscape and Advocacy
01:00:48 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up