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In this week’s episode, Tracy speaks to Trent Loos from Loos Tales about standing up for agriculture, educating the urban consumer, threats to the agriculture industry, and much more.

When anti-agricultural activists threatened the way of life he cherished, Trent knew it was time to take a stand. Consumers, even individuals in other aspects of agriculture, were listening to and believing the lies being spread by celebrities and vegan zealots. Somebody needed to speak on behalf of the hard-working farmers and ranchers of America. Trent accepted the challenge.

In this episode, Tracy and Trent speak about:

• He realized very early that consumers were getting bad information about the who, where, and how their food was produced, and he knew it was time to take a stand for our industry.
• He shares the story of how his show Loos Tales was launched and how the show airs on over 100 stations nationwide today and boasts 3 million listeners on-air and online.
• His mission? Sharing the message about the people and places in rural America is a step toward re-connecting consumers to their food. Trent has been doing this since long before it was the “cool, foodie” thing to it.
• Tracy asks Trent about the most significant threats he sees to the agriculture industry.
• He speaks about the destruction of the energy sector and how he sees a similar trajectory in the agriculture industry with the green agenda.
• He touches on the 30x30 land grab agenda and encourages farmers and ranchers to know what is happening before it is too late. He references the European farmers and how green agendas have harmed their farming operations and pushed them to unrest.
• Tracy asks for words of wisdom and encouragement for farmers who see what is happening and may feel overwhelmed when it comes to speaking up for our industry.

If you are looking for a straight-talk episode. Look no further. Trent shares his passion, concerns, and hopes for the industry we all love so much.

Thanks so much for tuning into this episode!

I would love to hear your thoughts on the episode. Do you share these concerns with Trent? 

Tracy

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In this week’s episode, Tracy speaks with Jake Leguee, a Saskatchewan farmer, in a timely episode titled “Don’t Tell Farmers How To Farm.”

Have you noticed an increased interest in agriculture from the government, industry organizations, and the sustainable/green/environmentalism movement? If so, you are not alone, and that is exactly what Tracy and Jake speak about in this timely and much-needed conversation.

In this episode, Tracy and Jake discuss:

• Why Jake started his advocating journey with his blog titled “A Year In The Life Of A Farmer.”
• They chat about how our industry narrative has changed from farmers advocating to the public about food safety to what appears to be a new tidal wave of sustainable agriculture narratives and initiatives.
• Is the agriculture industry becoming the poster child for the green/climate/sustainable movement? Is this a good thing?
• They dive into agriculture policy and discuss a few key policies that have many farmers concerned. They start with the 30% fertilizer reduction by 2030.
• They discuss the carbon tax and the recent bill c234.
• Last but not least, they discuss climate change. Jake wrote a blog post title “Climate Change is Not the Apocalypse,” and he shares this thoughts and research on agriculture and climate change.
• Tracy asks Jake what keeps him up at night and what his mission is with his blog, advocacy, and speaking engagements.

It can all seem overwhelming for many farmers, like the cards are stacked against us in the conversation about our industry, work, and livelihood. What can farmers do if they want to make a difference? It’s hard to know where to start. Jake shares his experience and thoughts on where farmers can start.

If you are a farmer and have sincere concerns about the recent interest in agriculture, you will not want to miss this episode. 

Thanks for tuning,

Tracy

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