Growing the Future

Dollars in the Dirt: : Real Farmer Talk on Tile ROI & Land Value

Episode Summary

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.

Episode Notes

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