Meet Ryan Husband—mayor of Outlook, Saskatchewan, executive director of Irrigation Saskatchewan, and lifelong farmer. From firefighting to orchard management, Ryan’s journey is packed with grit, leadership, and ag innovation. In this episode, we chat about the future of irrigation, rural infrastructure, and the role of engineering in shaping prairie agriculture. If you're passionate about farming and small-town leadership, this one’s for you.
Engineering Leadership & Innovation in Agriculture with Ryan Husband
Growing the Future Podcast S7E6
In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Husband, the mayor of Outlook, Saskatchewan, and the executive director of Irrigation Saskatchewan. Raised on a family farm, Ryan's journey to becoming a local leader, water management engineer, and co-owner of Husbandry Farms is full of grit and perseverance.
From fighting fires to managing an orchard, Ryan's story is one of innovation and dedication to improving the agricultural industry. Join us as we discuss the complexities and rewards of irrigation, leadership in small-town Saskatchewan, and the future of farming.
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00:00 Welcome to Growing the Future Podcast 01:03 Introducing Today's Esteemed Guest
02:23 Ryan Husband's Background and Journey 06:06 Engineering and Agricultural Career
08:22 Challenges and Opportunities in Irrigation 13:01 Community Involvement and Leadership
17:45 Outlook's Infrastructure and Future Plans
20:34 The Importance of Irrigation in Saskatchewan 26:03 Comparing Irrigation in Saskatchewan and Alberta
32:48 Outlook's Growth and Development
48:27 Exploring the Concept of Irrigation
48:39 The Vision of John Diefenbaker
50:06 Current State of Irrigation in Saskatchewan
51:37 Challenges and Solutions in Irrigation
52:42 Gravity's Role in Irrigation
55:03 Efficiency Improvements in Irrigation
01:01:17 Getting Started with Irrigation
01:21:52 Economic and Community Impact of Irrigation
01:24:23 Leadership and Personal Growth
01:30:36 Future of Irrigation and Final Thoughts