Are you feeling lost in the Fog of Farming? 📍 Fertilizer prices are through the roof. 📍 Commodity prices keep falling. 📍 Unpredictable weather makes every decision feel like a gamble. It’s easy to feel like the enemy is all around you—but you don’t have to go it alone. Join us for a podcast that brings together the best minds in agriculture to help you: ✅ Cut through uncertainty and gain clarity. ✅ Leverage the right tools to protect your margins. ✅ Make the best decisions for your farm in 2025. 🎯 Featured Experts: David Sullivan from Global Ag Risk Solutions: Insights into whole-farm insurance strategies. Carl deConinck Smith: A seasoned grain farmer who's mastered precision agriculture on his 10,000-acre farm. Dean Klippenstine from MNP: Expert advice on keeping your ag business profitable. Looking forward to the clarity that will come from this conversation.
In this digital interactive event hosted by Dan Aberhart brought to you by Growing the Future Productions and Global Ag Risk Solutions, farming experts dive deep into the challenges Western Canadian farmers face amidst market volatility and climate unpredictability.
The webinar features key speakers including Dave Sullivan from Global Ag Risk, Dean Klippenstein and Tyson Kenneth from MNP, and Carl DeConnick Smith, who is known for his contrarian yet effective farming strategies. T
he discussion covers crucial topics such as effective risk management, insurance options, agri-stability, forward pricing strategies, and the importance of having a well-thought-out plan.
With live questions from an engaged audience, there are lots of actionable insights to fellow farmers striving for resilience and success.
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
00:46 Engaging the Audience
01:15 Panelist Introductions
03:15 Technical Difficulties and Chat Interaction
05:48 Starting the Discussion: State of the Union
06:14 Insurance Options and Strategies
17:39 Q&A Session
19:06 New Farmer Challenges and Solutions
28:46 Halfway Mark: Transition to Farmer's Perspective
33:06 Forward Pricing and Crop Insurance
34:37 Real-Life Examples and Benefits
35:29 Multi-Layer Tools and Strategies
36:31 Insurance in Action: Case Studies
39:58 Understanding AgriStability and GARS
42:24 Scenario Analysis and Decision Making
52:21 Final Thoughts and Encouragement