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Maritime AgCast

Maritime AgCast

By Maritime Agcast

The Agri-Commodity Management Association (ACMA) is proud to bring you Maritime AgCast - the industry’s podcast based on discussions of important topics for livestock farmers with local, regional and national guests.

This podcast will air episodes ranging in topics from disease management, forage and pasture management, bull selection and many others!
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Episode 32: Buying Local (Replay)

Maritime AgCastDec 08, 2021

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33:17
Episode 59: Turning Farm into Fun with Jim Lorraine
Jun 13, 202355:49
Episode 58: Young Farmers, Supporting Tomorrow's Leaders
May 09, 202340:49
Episode 57: Turning Ideas into Practical Solutions
Apr 11, 202357:39
Episode 56: Start Pasture Improvement Early with Frost Seeding
Mar 14, 202352:45
Episode 55: KTT -How do we translate information from researchers to engage farmers?

Episode 55: KTT -How do we translate information from researchers to engage farmers?

Host Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association, chats with Steven Roche, Acer Consulting, and Amy Higgins, Maritime Beef Council, to discuss Knowledge Technology (Translation) Transfer, also known as KTT.

Steven Roche: sroche@acerconsult.ca

Amy Higgins: maritimebeefcouncil@gmail.com

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)

Feb 14, 202358:12
Episode 54: Enjoying Nutritious, Safe, Local Food
Jan 10, 202346:38
Episode 53: PSE-Connecting Beef Farmers and the Public
Dec 13, 202242:53
Episode 52: Buying Local (Replay)
Dec 06, 202233:17
Episode 51: Dal Ag - Connecting Researchers with Farmers
Nov 08, 202255:28
Episode 50: Fibres - Chaos
Oct 11, 202248:40
Episode 49: New Entrants Ag - How Do You Sleep At Night?
Sep 13, 202245:46
Episode 48: Season 2 Recap: Catching Up With Old Friends
Jul 19, 202248:17
Episode 47: OFCAF - Adapting to On-Farm Climate Challenges

Episode 47: OFCAF - Adapting to On-Farm Climate Challenges

Host Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association, chats with Rosalie Gillis-Madden, Perennia, about the newly opened On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) Program. 

Additional information on OFCAF can be found at https://ofcaf.perennia.ca/.

Producer:
Ashley Anderson (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: Ashley Anderson of ACMA
Music: “Neon Lights” by Matt Weidauer and "Smoke in a Box" by Micah Dahl Anderson (ArchesAudio.com)

Jul 05, 202233:25
Episode 46: Community Pastures: Supporting Industry Development and Expansion
Jun 21, 202242:52
Episode 45: Practical Approaches to Addressing Climate Change: Living Labs
Jun 07, 202239:22
Episode 44: Brand New Farmers: Succeeding in Agriculture With no Experience
May 24, 202242:45
Episode 43: How Inflation and Interest Rates Impact Farm Financing
May 10, 202239:00
Episode 42: Forage Harvesting and Storage Programs

Episode 42: Forage Harvesting and Storage Programs

Host Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association, chats with John Duynisveld, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Katie Trottier and Shane Wood, both of Perennia, about forage harvesting, storage, and testing.

A previous forage-based episode featuring John and Katie was released in November 2021: Episode 31: Preparing a Feeding Management Plan

The referenced 2022 Nova Scotia Soil, Pasture & Forage Management Program is available on the Nova Scotia Cattle Producers website. 

Producer:
Ashley Anderson (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: Ashley Anderson of ACMA
Music: “Neon Lights” by Matt Weidauer and "Smoke in a Box" by Micah Dahl Anderson (ArchesAudio.com)

Apr 26, 202240:30
Episode 41: PigTrace - Understanding the Importance of Pig Traceability in Canada
Apr 12, 202241:18
Episode 40: Understanding How Hog Prices Are Established in Canada
Mar 29, 202249:45
Episode 39: Programs and Tools for Environmental Stewardship
Mar 15, 202247:58
Episode 38: Practical Approaches to Farm Management - A Producer Perspective: Part II
Mar 01, 202236:42
Episode 37: Managing Risks
Feb 15, 202250:14
Episode 36: Practical Approaches to Farm Management - A Producer Perspective
Feb 01, 202232:46
Episode 35: Early Calf Health
Jan 18, 202246:13
Episode 34: Preparing for an Emergency
Jan 04, 202240:56
Episode 33: Getting to Know the Canadian Beef Cattle Check-off Agency
Dec 21, 202137:39
Episode 32: Buying Local (Replay)
Dec 08, 202133:17
Episode 31: Preparing a Feeding Management Plan
Nov 30, 202127:16
Episode 30: Female Leaders in the Industry
Nov 16, 202138:03
Episode 29: NSIA: Professionals in Agriculture
Nov 02, 202145:41
Episode 28: Farm Management in Canada: Understanding How the Farm is a Business
Oct 19, 202150:54
Episode 27: Swine Health: Preventing African Swine Fever
Oct 05, 202136:13
Episode 26: Maritime Farmers' Markets
Sep 21, 202153:03
Episode 25: Swine Health: Recognizing Common Pig Challenges
Sep 07, 202127:29
Episode 24: Season 1 Recap
Aug 17, 202134:31
Episode 23: Nova Scotia Wild Blueberry Production and Harvesting
Jul 20, 202147:21
Episode 22: Getting to know the beef and pork Promotion and Research Agencies
Jul 06, 202149:60
Episode 21: Intro to Small Scale Pork Production (Part II) - Feeding and Processing
Jun 22, 202131:28
Episode 20: Preventing, Managing & Treating Sheep Parasites
Jun 08, 202144:45
Episode 19: Regulatory Components of Abattoirs
May 25, 202137:36
Episode 18: Intro to Small Scale Pork Production - Housing and Care
May 11, 202129:20
Episode 17: Sheep Disease Management
Apr 27, 202138:06
Episode 16: Verified Beef Production Plus (VBP+)
Apr 13, 202123:40
Episode 15: Advance Payments Program (APP)
Mar 30, 202118:36
Episode 14: Beef Cattle Disease Management
Mar 16, 202136:59
Episode 13: Understanding the Benefits of Live Beef Carcass Ultrasound
Mar 02, 202155:48
Episode 12: Improving Lamb Survival (Part II)
Feb 16, 202138:23
Episode 11: Bull Selection
Feb 02, 202153:39
Episode 10: Improving Lamb Survival
Jan 19, 202141:36