Think Outside The Fence

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

Welcome to episode 9! This month we interview Duane Thompson of the Tee Two Land & Cattle Co. from Kelliher, Saskatchewan. Duane and his family operate an integrated mixed farm, with an emphasis being stewards of the land while ensuring the long term viability of their farm business. We dive into what drives Duane’s passion for agriculture as he openly shares the lessons he has learned along the way. Duane is very proud of Tee Two's history and has worked to ensure that future generations have the opportunity to be part of the operation. Succession planning has been a very important part of the intergenerational communication and he now has 2 sons working along side him as partners in the business. Check out this short video for glimpse into Tee Two Land & Cattle Co. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWrFgfDdIMI As always, thanks to our sponsors. Manitoba Forage and Grassland association https://mfga.net

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/

Very exciting episode! The first international guest that is not from either Canada or the UK. In episode 7 we welcome all the way from the land down under, Jacob Wolki. Jacob has a strong online presence due to his straight forward approach and his way of challenging traditional thinking. Jacob is a first generation farmer and the owner of Wolki Farms. They are a multi species operation that markets direct to the consumer while farming using regenerative principles. Wolki Farms have developed very unique business model, opening a non-traditional retail butchery that is staffless and automated. You will definitely want to listen to find out more! Learn what’s next for Wolki Farm and why you need to go on a farm tour before you become a customer. We also discuss many other motivating factors of Jacobs entrepreneurial journey including business influence, human health, animal welfare and much much more! Links: Instagram @wolkifarm X @JakeWolki Facebook @wolkifarm Website https://wolkifarm.com.au 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/

Here it is, episode number 5 - the one where Amy got too excited and didn't let Arron get a word in edgeways (sorry, Arron!) In this episode we speak to Carol Glover "The Maverick Maker" Carol is a Ginger, Punk Inspired Maverick, Senior Leadership & Team Coach & Mentor, Intrapreneur and Edutainer (Carol's words, not ours) We talk about why knowing your purpose is so important, why 'soft skills' are really super powers, and what it really means to be a maverick. Delving into Carol's years of experience and training in positive psycology, high level coaching and embracing the 'F' word, we find out how we can all identify and aim for our 'North Star' through the power of mindset. Carol was incredibly generous with her time and has sent us some amazing links to look at and books to read. Take a look below. As always, thanks to our sponsors - Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association. Adam Grant Hidden Potential Assessment (qualtrics.com) Grant, A: Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things: Amazon.co.uk: Grant Adam: 9780593656976: Books https://www.amazon.com/Think-Again-Power-Knowing-What/dp/1984878107 Mind Valley https://www.mindvalley.com/ Alongside Purpose, a key aspect of Psychological Wellbeing and Personal Growth is knowing what you strengths are. https://www.viacharacter.org/ Influencial books https://www.amazon.com/Stillness-Key-Ryan-Holiday/dp/0525538585 https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck/dp/0345472322 Carol's website https://www.carolglovercoaching.com/

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/

In episode 3 we speak to Heather Wildman of Saviour Associates in Scotland. Heather is a firecracker of a woman with a no-nonsense attitude towards change. If you want something, make it happen. We chat about her work with farming families across the UK and the mindset that has helped her overcome difficult times during her life, enabling her to come back stronger and build a life and career that she loves. Heather's website http://www.saviourassociates.co.uk/ The link to Heather's video on Twitter that's mentioned in the episode https://x.com/wildmanheather/status/1684820818507780096?s=46&t=CJ69nxntdPBSqejw4QP6SA A big thank you, once again, to the first sponsors of Think Outside The Fence - Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association. Check out their website and, if you're in Canada, make sure you book on to their Regenerative Ag Conference in November. https://mfga.net/

Here it is! Episode 2 of Think Outside The Fence. On this one we welcome Holistic Rancher and Educator, Don Campbell. Don along with his wife, 2 sons and their families operate the B-C ranch in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan. Don has been instrumental in bringing Holistic Management to prominence in Western Canada. We chat candidly about his lifetime of learning, the 3 legs of the stool, empowerment, asking questions and why we have 2 ears and 1 mouth. And so much more! To find out more about Holistic Management visit https:https://holisticmanagement.ca/

Welcome to the first ‘proper’ episode of Think Outside The Fence! In this episode we chat to Michael Blanche, farmer and podcast royalty in the UK. Michael is a first generation farmer in Scotland and the host of the Pasture Pod podcast. We chat about the mindset needed to get into farming as a new entrant, Nuffield scholarships, podcasting and a few other random things… Michael has played a huge part in the development of Think Outside The Fence, from the initial idea through to the technicalities involved in production, so thank you Michael! Take a listen to the brilliant Pasture Pod podcast https://thepasturepod.libsyn.com

Here it is! The pilot episode of Think Outside The Fence podcast. Arron and Amy give you a little insight into themselves, where it all started, what they hope to achieve and a glimpse at the kinds of topics they'll be covering and the guests they’ll be chatting to. Huge shout out to Emerson Nerbas who created the podcast logo, thank you so much, it's awesome. To take a look at more of Emerson’s work, visit her Instagram page @itsgingerjam Don't forget to follow and share the podcast on Twitter @TOTFpodcast And on Instagram @thinkoutsidethefence