Heather recaps highlights from the MFGA regenerative agriculture conference and celebrates The Narwhal’s major article profiling Saskatchewan farmers like Calvin Gavelin, Mark and Laura Hoimer, and Rob Wunder. Their stories show how cover crops, improved grazing, and compost-based fertility are rebuilding Prairie soils and reducing input costs.

She then shares important updates: Manitoba’s new Forage Advantage Pilot will reward farmers who seed marginal acres to perennial forage, and PepsiCo plans to expand regenerative acres to over 500,000 across Saskatchewan and Manitoba, with farmers able to access up to $5,000 per year through partner programs.

The episode closes with Rick Clark’s keynote, where he explains how he farms 5,600 organic no-till acres with zero synthetic inputs, focusing on diversity, living roots, and soil armor. Heather ends by encouraging listeners to support local food, visit farmers markets, and stay tuned for next week’s interview with Tanis Axten.