Think Outside The Fence

In this episode, we sit down with Albertan custom grazer, speaker, and self-described "nerd translator" Steve Kenyon of Greener Pastures Ranching. Operating on leased land just outside Edmonton, Steve completely flips the script on traditional farming economics. He breaks down the financials of why buying highly inflated land is a losing game for cash flow, how he uses a "bank account" strategy to bulletproof his pastures against 100-year droughts, and why a "reverse culling process" means the agricultural industry is inherently terrified of change.See more of Steve on his YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@greenerpasturesranchingltd7621Thanks, as always, to our sponsors - Range Ward - https://www.rangeward.com/

Welcome to episode 2 of the new season! We're bucking the trend this month with our wonderful guest, Ben Harman. Ben is a beef farmer from Buckinghamshire, England, who is very specific about his meat... This episode really is all about the cows! We chat breeding, meat quality, marketing and branding with our usual dose of mindset too. Buckle up for a hillariously funny episode with the great mind that is Ben. Thanks as always to our sponsors Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association https://mfga.net/ and Covers and Co. https://www.coversandco.ca/

We have a seriously special guest to kick off season 2... David Irvine! David has more than 40 years experience as a family therapist, workshop facilitator, lecturer and advisor. Raised in rural central Alberta, David is no stranger to farming and the people that go with it. His work with Holisitic Management has helped and inspired farming families across North America. We don't think that there is one person in farming that won't relate to something that David says in this podcast. From digging out the root cause of family unrest, letting go of blame and dealing with those who's identity is 'the farm' We hope you enjoy - we certainly did. David will be speaking at the MFGA annual regenerative agriculture conference in Brandon, Manitoba on Nov 12 - 13, 2024. If you're at that side of the water - don't miss out on that! https://mfga.net/regen-ag-conference Thanks, as always, to our sponsors Manitoba Forage and Grassland association https://mfga.net/ Covers & Co https://www.coversandco.ca/

Marking 1 whole year of Think Outside The Fence...here it is! Episode 12! In this episode we speak to Lucy Williamson. Lucy is a vet turned award winning, human nutritionist. With over 30 years experience in health, food and farming, she's part of a passionate community of health professional and food producers, learning from natural ecosystems, to make better health a reality. We talk about the science of nutrient density, gut health, the wider food system and the role of the farmer in communicating with consumers to reconnect the gap. Visit Lucy's website here https://lwnutrition.co.uk As always, thanks to our sponsors, Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association https://mfga.net

A little 'bonus' episode for you all - Amy's "Embracing Change" talk from the Holistic Management Canada conference in Valleyview, Alberta earlier this year. We put this talk on our YouTube channel with the slides, but we've had reports of YouTube not playing nice with some of our listeners and have been asked to release it as a podcast episode. So...here you go! Amy spoke about her own experience of embracing change, both in her personal life and in her work with farmers in the UK. Trigger warning - this talk contains experiences of mental ill health and post natal depression. To watch the talk with the slides, visit our YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/@TOTFpodcast

This March episode is a mid month release and a very special feature episode! In early February, Think Outside the Fence podcast was invited to join the Holistic Management Canada annual conference as MCs and presenters. Amy made the trip from the UK to join Arron in Valleyview, Alberta for the weekend conference on Feb 10-11. The theme for the conference was "Discover, Adapt, Connect". It was a great conference and we are excited to share some audio clips from some of the speakers. A few notables are Kit Pharo, Wayne Knight, Dana Penrice, Bluesette Campbell and Erin Crampton. Amy's spoke about "Embracing Change", and Arron was part of the "Adapt Panel" session. Amy's presentation and visual slide deck can be found on our new YouTube Chanel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClJP4B1YaiLbfwpNfBFVQNw Once again, shout out to HM Canada for asking us to be part of this great exchange of knowledge and ideas. It's hard not to feel inspired after attending one of these conferences! Link to Conference Agenda: https://holisticmanagement.ca/conferences/ As always, thanks to our sponsors - Manitoba Forage and Grassland association https://mfga.net/

It's officially the start of 2024. What a great time to reflect on our personal well being, both mental and physical. Our special guest for episode 6 is Lewellyn Melnyk who is from the same home town as Arron in Manitoba. She is self described as an Author, Farmer & Mental Health Advocate, although we truly believe the latter is her true passion. From her website: "Helping people stay rooted at a time when mental health really matters." Lewellyn has written a book, "Rooted", about her own struggles and the journey she has been on to better personal mental health and what has worked for her. Amy and Arron have both read it and it's not a prescriptive solution but a collection of many things that are all part of the whole. As Lewellyn says, "Just start with one thing!" For anyone who wants to talk, here are some links. UK - https://fcn.org.uk/ Canada - https://manitobafarmerwellness.ca https://www.domore.ag/ Website: https://www.lewellynmelnyk.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/lewellynmelnyk/ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/lewellynmelnyk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lewellyn.melnyk Thanks as always to our sponsors - Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association https://mfga.net/

Wow, it's already episode 4! Joining us from Eastern Canada is Brian Maloney of Ferme Brylee. Brian operates a beef and sheep farm with a direct to consumer shop in Quebec, along side his wife Lise and his daughter Kim. Brian is a self admitted "Free Thinker", and regularly puts out his own musings in the form of his "Saturday Ruminations" (which you can check out on his Facebook page). Join us for some interesting conversation whilst we discuss grazing, value chains, knowledge transfer, creative thinking and lots of other tid bits! Brians Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brian.maloney.142?mibextid=LQQJ4d Ferme Brylee Instagram: https://instagram.com/bryleefarms?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Thanks, as always, to our sponsors. https://mfga.net/