The Extensionists
@theextensionists.bsky.social
Conversations with great thinkers in agriculture. Find The Extensionists on all major podcasting platforms with episodes released every other week on Tuesdays.
Does the governmental process really need to be so protracted? According to Senator Robert Black, there’s an important reason for the procedures. If it’s rushed, mistakes could happen. Listen to learn more #cdnag www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZwP...
December 18, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Does the governmental process really need to be so protracted? According to Senator Robert Black, there’s an important reason for the procedures. If it’s rushed, mistakes could happen. Listen to learn more #cdnag www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZwP...
Senator Robert Black found his calling in politics after a colleague encouraged him to find something to keep him from getting bored. From the beginning, he has worked hard to represent ag, ensuring it’s front-and-centre among his colleagues #cdnag www.youtube.com/watch?v=riJ4...
December 16, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Senator Robert Black found his calling in politics after a colleague encouraged him to find something to keep him from getting bored. From the beginning, he has worked hard to represent ag, ensuring it’s front-and-centre among his colleagues #cdnag www.youtube.com/watch?v=riJ4...
How did ag champion Senator Robert Black find his passion in Ottawa? We sat down with Senator Black to learn about soil health and how the parliamentary process works. Listen on Dec. 16 to learn more #cdnag theextensionists.com
December 9, 2025 at 3:54 PM
How did ag champion Senator Robert Black find his passion in Ottawa? We sat down with Senator Black to learn about soil health and how the parliamentary process works. Listen on Dec. 16 to learn more #cdnag theextensionists.com
Has the focus on ag technology in Canada led to a disconnect between the policymakers and farmers? In Sabrina Perić’s research, she found connection between the two groups has been lost #cdnag www.youtube.com/watch?v=anFv...
December 4, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Has the focus on ag technology in Canada led to a disconnect between the policymakers and farmers? In Sabrina Perić’s research, she found connection between the two groups has been lost #cdnag www.youtube.com/watch?v=anFv...
How interconnected are the ag and energy industries in Western Canada? For Sabrina Perić, she caught a case of Deja vu as the mistrust in ag sounded very similar to what she had been researching in the world of energy #cdnag www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyRy...
December 2, 2025 at 4:08 PM
How interconnected are the ag and energy industries in Western Canada? For Sabrina Perić, she caught a case of Deja vu as the mistrust in ag sounded very similar to what she had been researching in the world of energy #cdnag www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyRy...
What can we do to combat soil health policy skepticism? Anthropologist Sabrina Perić believes connection might just be the key. In next week’s episode, Sabrina shares her research – it’s fascinating! #cdnag theextensionists.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:16 PM
What can we do to combat soil health policy skepticism? Anthropologist Sabrina Perić believes connection might just be the key. In next week’s episode, Sabrina shares her research – it’s fascinating! #cdnag theextensionists.com
It doesn’t have to always be a big gesture to be there for someone when they’re struggling. For “The Recovering Farmer” Gerry Friesen he simply just needed a friend to listen. Thank you to our episode sponsor Alberta Canola #cdnag www.youtube.com/watch?v=IX76...
November 20, 2025 at 3:17 PM
It doesn’t have to always be a big gesture to be there for someone when they’re struggling. For “The Recovering Farmer” Gerry Friesen he simply just needed a friend to listen. Thank you to our episode sponsor Alberta Canola #cdnag www.youtube.com/watch?v=IX76...
Being a farmer is an identity for many producers. But not for all. In the latest episode The Recovering Farmer Gerry Friesen talks about how he didn't feel that identity connection the same as his farming peers did. Thank you to our episode sponsor Alberta Canola www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-Ga...
November 19, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Being a farmer is an identity for many producers. But not for all. In the latest episode The Recovering Farmer Gerry Friesen talks about how he didn't feel that identity connection the same as his farming peers did. Thank you to our episode sponsor Alberta Canola www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-Ga...
Being a farmer can easily become your identity, but what happens when that identity is threatened? In next week’s episode we speak with “The Recovering Farmer” Gerry Friesen about mental health. Thank you to our episode sponsor Alberta Canola #cdnag theextensionists.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Being a farmer can easily become your identity, but what happens when that identity is threatened? In next week’s episode we speak with “The Recovering Farmer” Gerry Friesen about mental health. Thank you to our episode sponsor Alberta Canola #cdnag theextensionists.com
Could we be exporting more agricultural products to Europe? Meaghan Seagrave thinks so, but not without some behavioral changes. Listen to learn more about the export opportunities there are #cdnag www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnXp...
November 6, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Could we be exporting more agricultural products to Europe? Meaghan Seagrave thinks so, but not without some behavioral changes. Listen to learn more about the export opportunities there are #cdnag www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnXp...
Are there opportunities for more land to be farmed in Canada? According to Meaghan Seagrave, there are. Listen to today’s episode to learn more about how climate change could be a positive for Canadian ag in some ways #cdnag www.youtube.com/watch?v=74UE...
November 4, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Are there opportunities for more land to be farmed in Canada? According to Meaghan Seagrave, there are. Listen to today’s episode to learn more about how climate change could be a positive for Canadian ag in some ways #cdnag www.youtube.com/watch?v=74UE...
What kind of opportunities are there for Canadian ag? Meaghan Seagrave says Canadian ag is sitting on a wealth of untapped potential. We’ve got to do a better job of commercializing our crops, for starters. Listen next week to learn more #cdnag theextensionists.com
October 28, 2025 at 2:15 PM
What kind of opportunities are there for Canadian ag? Meaghan Seagrave says Canadian ag is sitting on a wealth of untapped potential. We’ve got to do a better job of commercializing our crops, for starters. Listen next week to learn more #cdnag theextensionists.com
Why is it important for researchers and growers to work together? Listen to learn more about how Rupp Carriveau is working to support growers in the southern Ontario greenhouse industry #ontag www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebI5...
October 23, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Why is it important for researchers and growers to work together? Listen to learn more about how Rupp Carriveau is working to support growers in the southern Ontario greenhouse industry #ontag www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebI5...
How risky is farming? Can one mistake bring down your whole business? Rupp Carriveau shares how imperative it is to get things right in the greenhouse industry. Listen to today’s episode to learn more #ontag www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Hsb...
October 21, 2025 at 2:22 PM
How risky is farming? Can one mistake bring down your whole business? Rupp Carriveau shares how imperative it is to get things right in the greenhouse industry. Listen to today’s episode to learn more #ontag www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Hsb...
Nobody likes to be talked down to or told you need to do this. People are more likely to shut down and get defensive instead of taking the time to listen. Listen to our latest episode to learn more about how Jolanda Jansen asks questions to get a point across #ag www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SXa...
October 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Nobody likes to be talked down to or told you need to do this. People are more likely to shut down and get defensive instead of taking the time to listen. Listen to our latest episode to learn more about how Jolanda Jansen asks questions to get a point across #ag www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SXa...
Why is it that ag policy can fall flat in relation to the realities of farming? For Jolanda Jenson, she says policymakers need to stop being so vague. Listen to today’s episode to learn more #agpolicy www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCEZ...
October 7, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Why is it that ag policy can fall flat in relation to the realities of farming? For Jolanda Jenson, she says policymakers need to stop being so vague. Listen to today’s episode to learn more #agpolicy www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCEZ...
How can ag policymakers better connect with farmers? People may hear and understand the stats, but there are deeper motivations on why they make the choices they do, Jolanda Jansen shares in our season premier next week #agcommunications theextensionists.com
October 1, 2025 at 1:59 PM
How can ag policymakers better connect with farmers? People may hear and understand the stats, but there are deeper motivations on why they make the choices they do, Jolanda Jansen shares in our season premier next week #agcommunications theextensionists.com
How can a producer organization connect with growers (farmers) to find out what their research should be focused on? At the P.E.I. Potato Board, @rbarrettpei.bsky.social works with growers to learn exactly what they want when it comes to research #PEIpotatoes www.youtube.com/watch?v=jt24...
June 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
How can a producer organization connect with growers (farmers) to find out what their research should be focused on? At the P.E.I. Potato Board, @rbarrettpei.bsky.social works with growers to learn exactly what they want when it comes to research #PEIpotatoes www.youtube.com/watch?v=jt24...
Potatoes are what drives the economy on P.E.I. and is the history of the Island. They have been a key player for centuries. Listen to the latest episode with @rbarrettpei.bsky.social to learn more about the intriguing world of potatoes and P.E.I. #PEIpotatoes www.youtube.com/watch?v=jt24...
June 25, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Potatoes are what drives the economy on P.E.I. and is the history of the Island. They have been a key player for centuries. Listen to the latest episode with @rbarrettpei.bsky.social to learn more about the intriguing world of potatoes and P.E.I. #PEIpotatoes www.youtube.com/watch?v=jt24...
How do you mix agronomy and extension? For @rbarrettpei.bsky.social, with the P.E.I. PotatoBoard, his work is all about doing research that matters and then finding the best ways to teach growers about it. Listen next week to learn more #PEIag theextensionists.com
June 17, 2025 at 3:15 PM
How do you mix agronomy and extension? For @rbarrettpei.bsky.social, with the P.E.I. PotatoBoard, his work is all about doing research that matters and then finding the best ways to teach growers about it. Listen next week to learn more #PEIag theextensionists.com
Why is data collection important on the farm? John Burns has spent years compiling data in order to improve his operation and make the growing season easier. Thank you to our episode sponsor @SaskOilseeds #saskag www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzHg...
June 12, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Why is data collection important on the farm? John Burns has spent years compiling data in order to improve his operation and make the growing season easier. Thank you to our episode sponsor @SaskOilseeds #saskag www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzHg...
Is it worthwhile to spend time away from the family farm? According to John Burns with Windy Poplars Farms, it is. Thank you to our episode sponsor SaskOilseeds #saskag www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCkQ...
June 10, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Is it worthwhile to spend time away from the family farm? According to John Burns with Windy Poplars Farms, it is. Thank you to our episode sponsor SaskOilseeds #saskag www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCkQ...
John Burns found himself repeatedly using his chemistry background over his decades as a farmer. Listen next week to learn more. Thank you to our episode sponsor SaskOilseeds #saskag theextensionists.com
June 4, 2025 at 2:32 PM
John Burns found himself repeatedly using his chemistry background over his decades as a farmer. Listen next week to learn more. Thank you to our episode sponsor SaskOilseeds #saskag theextensionists.com
How do you handle an emergency situation as it unfolds? Jenelle Hamblin has some ideas. In 2011, when the Manitoba flood happened, she was in charge of helping livestock farmers respond to the emergency as it developed #mbag www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tE8...
May 29, 2025 at 2:52 PM
How do you handle an emergency situation as it unfolds? Jenelle Hamblin has some ideas. In 2011, when the Manitoba flood happened, she was in charge of helping livestock farmers respond to the emergency as it developed #mbag www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tE8...