Saskatchebananawan | Interview with Dean Sopher | Flaman Connect Podcast

Propellers of Growth | Interview with Mark Flaman | Flaman Connect Podcast

The future of farming goes airborne. Mark Flaman catches us up on the history of mapping and spraying drones, and why they’re a viable alternative to ground spraying. Then, he details the astounding capabilities of multispectral camera technology, the DJI Agriculture software suite, and DJI’s intuitive T50 aerial sprayer. Learn how these innovations can make light work of evaluating crop conditions, setting spray routes, locating obstacles, and guiding drones safely back to home base for recharging. Mark also discusses transport considerations, operating best practices, and what our current drone customers have to say. Last, but not least, he explains why Flaman chose DJI drones over competitor models that came with some mighty bold claims. Hosts: Trevor Grinde – Senior Field Service Technician – Flaman Sales Regan Kunz – Agriculture Sales – Flaman Sales   Mitch Flaman – Senior Manager – Marketing & IT – Flaman Sales   Guest: Mark Flaman – Drone Specialist – Flaman Sales Length: 23:38 Producer: Jonathan Hutchinson – Web & Content Developer – Flaman Sales   Copywriter:  Jeff Brown – Senior Writer – Flaman Sales   Graphic Designer: Shanelle Pender – Content Creator & Senior Graphic Designer – Flaman Sales   Digital Marketer: Vanessa Schaedler – Digital Marketing Specialist – Flaman Sales   Social Media: Calla Simpson – Content Creator & Social Media – Flaman Sales

Saskatchebananawan | Interview with Dean Sopher | Flaman Connect Podcast

Move over wheat, canola, and lentils. Make room for bananas, lemons, limes, oranges, figs, and other sweet and exotic treats you wouldn’t expect to survive a Saskatchewan winter. One innovative grower is showing how the province’s bounty can become tastier and more diverse. Former Saskatoon city boy Dean Sopher tells Mitch, Regan, and Trevor how he passed on promising career prospects in computer programming and commerce to become an off-grid produce pioneer. Now, as owner and operator of Arkopia Greenhouse Homestead, he grows a variety of exotic plants – including banana trees – in a passive solar greenhouse he built himself. He’s also raising grass-fed livestock and freeze-drying delicious, long-lasting fruit smoothies. Dean has some sound advice for those considering permaculture and solar-powered regenerative farming – and wait until you hear how low his power costs are. Hosts: Trevor Grinde – Senior Field Service Technician – Flaman Sales   Regan Kunz – Agriculture Sales – Flaman Sales   Mitch Flaman – Senior Manager - Marketing & IT – Flaman Sales   Guest: Dean Sopher – Owner and Operator – Arkopia Greenhouse Homestead Length: 23:38 --- Producer: Jonathan Hutchinson – Web & Content Developer – Flaman Sales   Copywriter:  Jeff Brown – Senior Writer – Flaman Sales   Graphic Designer: Shanelle Pender – Content Creator & Senior Graphic Designer – Flaman Sales   Digital Marketer: Vanessa Schaedler – Digital Marketing Specialist – Flaman Sales   Social Media: Calla Simpson – Content Creator & Social Media – Flaman Sales

Timely Tax Talk | Interview with Aaron Haight | Flaman Connect Podcast

Farmers work hard and might not have time to understand complex tax rules that can impact their business. Fortunately, there are experts who can help them make wise financial planning decisions.   Hosts Mitch Flaman, Regan Kunz, and Trevor Grinde welcome guest Aaron Haight, who studied law at the University of Toronto and received a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Saskatchewan. Aaron works as both a farmer and a lawyer.  He uses his combined experience to advise farm clients on issues like federal income tax regulations, estate planning, and commercial transactions. His insights help farmers make big financial decisions like buying or selling property, navigating lean or profitable years, and arranging succession.    Hosts: Trevor Grinde – Senior Field Service Technician – Flaman Sales   Regan Kunz – Agriculture Sales – Flaman Sales   Mitch Flaman – Senior Manager - Marketing & IT – Flaman Sales   Guest: Aaron Haight – Lawyer, MLT Aikins LLP, Saskatoon Length: 18:24 --- Producer: Jonathan Hutchinson – Web & Content Developer – Flaman Sales   Copywriter:  Jeff Brown – Senior Writer – Flaman Sales   Graphic Designer: Shanelle Pender – Content Creator & Senior Graphic Designer – Flaman Sales   Digital Marketer: Vanessa Schaedler – Digital Marketing Specialist – Flaman Sales   Social Media: Calla Simpson – Content Creator & Social Media – Flaman Sales

Dig Doug. A Life’s Work | Interview with Doug Termeer | Flaman Connect Podcast

Still a young man, our special guest Doug Termeer has enjoyed a larger-than-life life - growing up with six brothers and two sisters in the Carman, Manitoba area. He recalls riding in his Dutch-Canadian family's giant van, playing shinny games on a frozen river, and starting work at the tender age of twelve. He tells how that experience led to a sales career with Walinga, where he’s forged great relationships with his customers. His relationship with snow is a little more strained after it stole his hockey pucks in his youth and later barged into his hotel room during a trade show trip. Farm size matters – Mitch, Regan, and Trevor resume their discussion on regional farm sizes and why asking a farmer about his total acreage isn’t meant to be a personal question. Hosts: Trevor Grinde – Senior Field Service Technician – Flaman Sales Regan Kunz – Agriculture Sales – Flaman Sales Mitch Flaman – Senior Manager - Marketing & IT – Flaman Sales Guest: Doug Termeer– Pneumatic Conveying Technical Sales Representative – Walinga Inc. Jonathan Stratton – Senior Manager, Customer Service and Parts – Flaman Sales Length: 29:19 --- Producer: Jonathan Hutchinson – Web & Content Developer – Flaman Sales Copywriter: Jeff Brown – Senior Writer – Flaman Sales Graphic Designer: Shanelle Pender – Content Creator & Senior Graphic Designer – Flaman Sales Digital Marketer: Vanessa Schaedler – Digital Marketing Specialist – Flaman Sales Social Media: Calla Simpson – Content Creator & Social Media – Flaman Sales

I Don’t Gamble. I Farm | Interview with Jason Basset | Flaman Connect Podcast

Jason Basset of Peterson Grain Processors has been a Bruno Saskatchewan athlete, financial services professional, farmer, and seed-cleaning plant operator. Now he shares his insights on mellowing with age, farm estate planning, accepting risk, the future of ag business, and hockey and broomball. Flaman’s Jonathan Stratton stops by to talk best-in-class service – what it looks like, why it’s important to be proactive, how it’s changed with technological advancements and a growing customer base. Losing their census – Trevor asks Mitch and Regan which Canadian province has the most farms. Then just for fun, he asks how many horses Canadians had in 1921. No counting hooves and dividing by four. Hosts: Trevor Grinde – Senior Field Service Technician – Flaman Sales Regan Kunz – Agriculture Sales – Flaman Sales Mitch Flaman – Senior Manager - Marketing & IT – Flaman Sales Guests: Jason Basset – Owner/Operator – Peterson Grain Processors Ltd. Jonathan Stratton – Senior Manager, Customer Service and Parts – Flaman Group of Companies Length: 33:57 --- Producer: Jonathan Hutchinson – Web & Content Developer – Flaman Sales Copywriter: Jeff Brown – Senior Writer – Flaman Sales Graphic Designer: Shanelle Pender – Content Creator & Senior Graphic Designer – Flaman Sales Digital Marketer: Vanessa Schaedler – Digital Marketing Specialist – Flaman Sales Social Media: Calla Simpson – Content Creator & Social Media – Flaman Sales