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Welcome to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canadas podcast series that explores the freshest ideas in agriculture and food.

Author: Agriculture and Agri-food Canada

Welcome to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canadas podcast series that explores the freshest ideas in agriculture and food. Each episode explores a single topic in depthdigging deep into new practices, innovative ideas, and their impacts on the industry. Learn about Canadas agricultural sector from the people making the breakthroughs and knocking down the barriers! Farmers and foodies, scientists and leaders, and anyone with an eye on the future of the sectorthis podcast is for you!
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More Than a Transaction: Reimagining Farm Transitions
Episode 37
Monday, 22 December, 2025

Farm transitions aren’t simply business deals — they’re deeply human and often emotionally complex. In this episode, we speak with two innovators reimagining how farms change hands and how new farmers find their place. Heather Watson, Executive Director of Farm Management Canada, brings a national view on business planning, succession, and the changing realities of farm ownership. Sara Dent, co-founder of Young Agrarians, is creating new pathways into farming — helping aspiring producers find land, mentors, and community.Learn more about the toolkits from Farm Management Canada, Young Agrarians, and Farm Credit Canada.