Turnin' Dirt

Episode 33: Chris Finley – Mazergroup

In Episode 33 of Turnin’ Dirt, Chris Finley, VP of Parts & Service Operations at Mazergroup, joins Jon for a deep dive into what sets their service department apart. From the history that shaped Mazergroup into a leader in agriculture equipment service to the role of technology and AI in the future of the industry, Chris shares insights on the innovation, strategy, and customer focus driving their success.

Episode 32: Sarah Johnston – Atlas York Insurance

In Episode 32 of Turnin’ Dirt, Sarah Johnston from Atlas York Insurance shares how she transitioned from corporate life to co-founding one of Canada’s fastest growing women-led insurance brokerages. She discusses how Atlas York is helping Saskatchewan farmers, residents, and businesses protect what matters through personalized insurance solutions while actively supporting the communities they serve.

Episode 31: Maris Osins – Precision Technology Consultant at Mazergroup

In Episode 31 of Turnin’ Dirt, we sit down with Maris Osins, Precision Technology Consultant at Mazergroup. Originally from Latvia, Maris shares his remarkable journey growing up in Europe, living in multiple cities, and how a chance meeting while bartending and running a restaurant led him to a new life in Canada. Maris opens up about the impact Mazergroup has had on his career and personal growth, and how embracing precision agriculture has transformed the way he views farming. We explore how advanced technology is reshaping the ag world; creating smarter systems, improving efficiencies, and connecting farmers to the future. From international beginnings to boots on prairie soil, Maris brings a fresh global perspective to the innovation driving agriculture forward.

Episode 30: Matt Holizki

In Episode 30 of Turnin’ Dirt, we sit down with Matt Holizki, Precision Technology Consultant at Mazergroup. With a background in large construction machinery, Matt shares how his experience shaped his passion for agricultural tech and led him to Mazergroup. We dive into the future of farming with New Holland units—exploring how advanced technology is enhancing the operator experience, improving productivity, and creating smarter, more connected equipment. From real-time data to precision guidance, Matt gives us a look at what’s here now and what’s coming next for ag tech in the field.

Episode 29: Kris Heshka – Red Leaf Pulp

In Episode 29 of Turnin’ Dirt, we sit down with Kris Heshka, the visionary behind Red Leaf Pulp. Kris walks us through the incredible journey of bringing a bold idea to life—creating high-value organic pulp from agricultural residue. From boosting the bottom line for farmers to revolutionizing sustainable manufacturing, Kris shares how Red Leaf Pulp is poised to change the world—starting with a new cutting-edge facility and the launch of their brand-new app, Red Leaf Connect: redleafconnect.redleafpulp.com. This episode dives into innovation, environmental impact, and the science behind the shift to sustainable materials in global manufacturing.