The Soil Network

Dec 10 2024 6 ep. 44 mins 2
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🎙️ Welcome to the Soil Network Podcast!

🌾 About Us:
The Soil Network Podcast (formerly Combines & Coffee) is where farmers, agronomists, and soil enthusiasts come together to share real-world stories, practical advice, and lessons learned from the field. Hosted by the Ontario Soil Network (OSN), we explore how different farming systems—organic, conventional, no-till, and more—can coexist and thrive through shared knowledge and community support.

🤝 Our Mission:
We’re here to build stronger farms by fostering farmer-to-farmer learning, sparking innovation, and strengthening community ties. Through open conversations, we connect farmers with peers, experts, and fresh ideas to create resilient farms and healthier soils for the next generation.

🚜 What You’ll Find Here:

• Field-Tested Insights: Learn what’s working on farms across Ontario and beyond.
• Innovative Farming Practices: From cover crops to regenerative methods, discover techniques that can transform your farm.
• Farmer Stories: Be inspired by the real experiences of farmers committed to continuous improvement.
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🌱 Let’s Grow Together:
Join us for candid, honest, and practical conversations about what it takes to farm better—one field at a time.

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The Soil Network: Episode 6 - Different Farms, Common Ground: Learning Through Farming in Brant County

Dec 10 2024 70 mins  
Send us a text In this episode of the Soil Network Podcast (formerly Combines & Coffee), host Ian Virtue visits Brant County, Ontario, to chat with local farmers who work similar land, but manage it in very different ways. From organic and conventional operations to beef and dairy farms, each farmer brings their own unique approach—but what ties them together is a shared pass

The Soil Network: Episode 5 - Shawn Catherwood, Dr. Joel Gruver, and Brandon Schlautman

Jul 04 2024 41 mins  
Send us a text Episode 5: Bridging Innovation and Sustainability in Agriculture with Shawn Catherwood, Dr. Joel Gruver, and Brandon Schlautman Join us for an engaging episode of the Soil Network podcast, recorded live from the Innovative Farmers Association of Ontario conference in Kitchener, Ontario. Host Ian Virtue brings together three outstanding guests: Shawn Catherwood, a lea

The Soil Network: Episode 4 - Jeff Cook, Murray McLaughlin, and Guillaume Tant

Jun 03 2024 32 mins  
Send us a text Join us for an insightful episode of the Soil Network podcast, recorded live from the Innovative Farm Association of Ontario 2024 conference in Kitchener, Ontario. Host Ian Virtue sits down with three distinguished guests: Jeff Cook, a cash crop producer from London, Ontario; Murray McLaughlin, an expert in agricultural bioeconomy; and Guillaume Tant, a French agrono

The Soil Network: Episode 3 - Chuck Baresich, Xavier Hébert-Couturier, and Dr. Lori Phillips

May 10 2024 38 mins  
Send us a text Innovations in Agricultural Technology and Microbiology In this enlightening episode of The Soil Network, we delve into the transformative world of agricultural technology and microbial ecology with three trailblazers in the field: Chuck Baresich, President of Haggerty Robotics; Dr. Lori Phillips, a Microbial Ecologist at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada; and Xavier

The Soil Network: Episode 2 - Alex Barrie, Larry Dyck, Bill Tenhove

Mar 15 2024 40 mins  
Send us a text In this episode of "The Soil Network," Ian Virtue pulls up a chair with a trio of folks who are as deep into the soil and gears of farming as you can get. First up, we've got Alex Barrie, a fella who's part soil management guru with the Ministry of Agriculture and part hobbyist extraordinaire. Alex kicks us off with tales of tinkering and trial by fire—lessons lear

The Soil Network Episode 1 - Mark Richards

Dec 18 2023 42 mins  
Send us a text Join us in this enlightening episode of 'The Soil Network' as we ride along with Mark Richards, a visionary in the world of sustainable farming, in the scenic fields of Dresden, Ontario. In today's conversation, Mark shares his insights on integrating advanced technologies like autonomous vehicles into agriculture, reshaping the way we think about farming. But there'