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Nuffield Canada Celebrates 75 Years in the Yukon

Craig Lester June 29, 2025

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Redefining Northern Farming
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Leona Watson is helping redefine what agriculture looks like in Canada’s North.

The Yukon-based farmer and former Nuffield Scholar is welcoming past Nuffield Scholars to the Canadian territory for Nuffield Canada’s 75th-anniversary celebration, a region that, for many of them, is uncharted territory, which is kind of the point.

“It’s the first time in the Yukon for a lot of these folks,” Watson says. “We’re just excited to feature what the Yukon has to offer. It’s a growing population, and we offer a lot of diverse things up here, including a small but growing agricultural sector.”

Watson, who earned her scholarship in 2011, brings more than just her planning skills to the event. She’s an example of what can happen when opportunity and dedication collide. A decade ago, she and her husband moved north to literally and figuratively break ground in a place where agriculture is not foremost on people’s minds.

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County Voice – The Alberta Ag Podcast
County Voice – The Alberta Ag Podcast
Irvine School Agricultural Discovery Centre celebrates success with Fall Gather Production Sale
byRural Roots Canada

The Irvine School Agricultural Discovery Centre is celebrating one-year of hands-on learning for students with a Fall Gather Production Sale and Farm to Table Fundraiser
Program Coordinator Nichole Neubauer talks about the first year and the big event on Saturday, September 24.
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Irvine School Agricultural Discovery Centre celebrates success with Fall Gather Production Sale
Irvine School Agricultural Discovery Centre celebrates success with Fall Gather Production Sale
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The Rural Woman Podcast
The Rural Woman Podcast
Motherhood and Modern Ranching with Bailey Koch
byKatelyn Duban

On this week’s episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you’ll meet Bailey Koch.

Bailey is a 4th generation Farmer and rancher from northern Colorado. She, along with her sister, are working to take over their family’s operation. She is a new mom to 7 month old baby, Colter and he loves getting to tag along to all things around the ranch (skipping naps to ensure he misses nothing).

Bailey raises Australian Shepherds, is a new goat owner, and plans on earning a crazy chicken lady title very soon.

For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/226

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[00:23] – The Hidden Leaders of Agriculture

[01:26] – The Journey of Bailey Koch: A Fourth Generation Rancher

[18:04] – The Transition to Motherhood and Agriculture

[29:27] – Connecting Consumers to Their Food

[31:42] – Finding a Place in Agriculture

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Motherhood and Modern Ranching with Bailey Koch
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The Bovine by Alberta Beef Producers
The Bovine by Alberta Beef Producers
Dennis Laycraft reflects on four decades in the industry
byAlberta Beef Producers

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What does it take to lead a nation’s cattle industry through crisis, change, and global acclaim—without ever losing sight of the ranch?

Kara Mastel is joined by Dennis Laycraft—newly inducted into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame—to reflect on his remarkable 40-year career championing Canada’s beef industry. 

From a childhood in the Porcupine Hills to national leadership roles, Laycraft recounts his navigation through watershed moments like BSE, international trade wars, and a global pandemic. 

He shares stories of resilience, innovation, and unity that helped elevate Canadian beef to world-class status and positioned the industry for a strong, sustainable future. 

Listen For:

6:16 The Decade Canada Became an Export Powerhouse

8:43 BSE Hits: The Industry’s Darkest Hour

13:27 Canada’s Retail Rebellion and Barbecue Boom

17:55 The Young Leaders Movement Begins

27:46 McDonald’s, Cargill & The World’s First Sustainable Beef Claim

34:56 Pandemic Adaptation & Drive-In Cattle Sales

42:07 Today’s Market: Record Prices & Future Growth

GUEST: Dennis Laycraft, CCA Vice President

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CONNECT WITH HOST: KARA MASTEL 

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Dennis Laycraft reflects on four decades in the industry
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The Diversity Imperative
HR considerations for all people managers
byHannah Konschuh and Erin Gowriluk

Hello and welcome! This week, Erin and Hannah are joined by Stacey Redford, Head of Human Resources and Dan Wright, Head of Seeds, with Syngenta Canada to talk human resource (HR) considerations as they relate to an organization’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy. Stacey, who joined Syngenta in January 2022 and leads Syngenta’s renewed “people strategy”, answers a number of questions we have about HR’s role in supporting employees and as always, Dan candidly shares a few of his leadership strategies and gives us an update on Syngenta’s DEI journey. Dan and Stacey leave us with a number of great practical strategies you won’t want to miss.

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Canadian agriculture and Trump’s trade war: Part Two
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This is the second of a two-part examination of the effects of U.S. trade war on the Canadian agriculture. What are the potential economic impact on farmers, and what has it done to crop input markets and the agricultural manufacturing sector?

Canadian agriculture and Trump’s trade war: Part Two
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The Growing Point Podcast
Episode 39: Battling Kochia with crop selection, seeding rate, and row spacing
bythegrowingpointpodcast

In this episode, we chat with Dr. Charles Geddes, a weed research scientist at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in Lethbridge. Geddes discusses with us the challenges of managing kochia and some tactics producers can implement to fight back. Geddes discusses the impacts of different crop types as well as cultural practices that can push back on kochia pressure.

Episode 39: Battling Kochia with crop selection, seeding rate, and row spacing
Episode 39: Battling Kochia with crop selection, seeding rate, and row spacing
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October 20, 2023
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Growing the Future
What Farmers Want Pathoscan Edition
byDan and Terry Aberhart

Farmers Evaluate PathoScan’s Ag Tech: Real Feedback, Real Insights, Ep.2 

Join us in episode two of ‘What Farmers Want,’ hosted by Danny Aberhart, where REAL-WORLD producers dive deep into evaluating innovative Ag Tech solutions. 

In this episode, we feature Tayeb Soomro, founder of PathoScan, pitching his microbial profiling platform, PathoBox. 

The technology allows early detection and management of crop diseases, potentially transforming fungicide application decisions. 

Hear from seasoned farmers like Matt Wallington, Kris Mayerle, Janel Delage, and Scott Maurer, among others, as they provide candid feedback, discuss the practicality, and explore the potential ROI. 

CEO Doug Jones from Cornerstone Credit Union shares insights on supporting Ag Tech advancements. 

This interactive, no-nonsense series aims to bridge the gap between Silicon Valley innovation and practical farming needs, ensuring technologies not only impress but work effectively in the field. 

00:00 Introduction to What Farmers Want 

01:54 Meet the Panelists 

03:19 Farmers Share Crop Conditions and Innovations 

09:12 Cornerstone Credit Union’s Role in Ag Tech 

16:32 Challenges in Ag Tech Adoption 

20:24 Introducing Patho Scan and Patho Box 

35:05 Challenges with Previous Device 

35:44 Improvements in Sample Preparation 

37:27 Cost and Pricing of the New Technology 

40:12 Fungicide Decision-Making on the Farm 

44:14 ROI and Cost Analysis of Fungicide Application 

49:48 Future Plans and Farmer Feedback 

58:26 Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks

What Farmers Want Pathoscan Edition
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Agriculture for Life
Agriculture for Life
Ice Cream, You Scream, We all Scream for Ice Cream. But how is it made?
byagricultureforlife

Take a tour with us through Foothills Creamery and see how butter and ice cream is made.  You might even discover your new favourite treat!

Turn learning into action. Download our homemade ice cream activity and give making ice cream a try.  

Homemade Ice Cream Instructions

Ice Cream, You Scream, We all Scream for Ice Cream. But how is it made?
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Maritime AgCast
Maritime AgCast
Episode 59: Turning Farm into Fun with Jim Lorraine
byMaritime Agcast

Host Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association, chats with Jim Lorraine, Riverbreeze Farm, on the Season 3 season finale to discuss Agritourism!

Recorded January 2023

Producer: Amy Langille (ACMA)
7 Atlantic Central Drive
East Mountain, Nova Scotia, B6L 2Z2
(902) 893-7455
Visit us: agricommodity.ca
Follow us: Facebook and Twitter: @MaritimeAgCast
Email us at: aanderson@agricommodity.ca or bmccallum@agricommodity.ca
Host: Brad McCallum
Edited by: Amy Langille of ACMA
Music: “Neon Lights” by Matt Weidauer and ”Smoke in a Box” by Micah Dahl Anderson (ArchesAudio.com)

Episode 59: Turning Farm into Fun with Jim Lorraine
Episode 59: Turning Farm into Fun with Jim Lorraine
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The Barley Bin
The Barley Bin
2023 SaskBarley Director Elections: Thomas Sunderland
byThe Barley Bin

In the following 4 episodes of The Barley Bin podcast, we feature all four 2023 SaskBarley Director Elections candidates. They address challenges like underutilized malt barley markets, they emphasize vital promotions and they discuss industry insights. The candidates share how they each advocate for a diverse, experienced board, expressing eagerness to contribute to SaskBarley’s initiatives. Listen now for more candidate perspectives and decide who you’re voting for!

2023 SaskBarley Director Elections: Thomas Sunderland
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2023 SaskBarley Director Elections: Matt Enns
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Barley Bin Special Series – Part 3: CDC Churchill – The future of Canadian malting barley
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