Growing the Future

Is There a Capital Squeeze in Agriculture?In this special live episode, Dan Aberhart sits down with Robert Andjelic to explore a question many producers are quietly asking:Is capital tightening around agriculture — and if so, why now?This is not a prediction episode and not financial advice.It’s a first-principles conversation about how credit systems work, what lenders are responding to, and why agriculture is being affected indirectly by pressures elsewhere in the economy.In this episode, we cover:Why banks are under pressure — and why agriculture is not the problemHow commercial real estate, shadow banking, and regulation affect farm creditWhere we are in the broader economic and capital cycleWhy capital availability matters more than interest ratesHow agriculture differs from other asset classes during downturnsWhy preparation and clarity matter more than predictionRobert also shares perspective from decades of experience across commercial real estate, capital markets, and farmland investing — including why he believes agriculture remains one of the strongest long-term sectors, even as conditions tighten.This episode is Part One of a two-part seriesPart One: Understanding the capital environment and why this time is differentPart Two: What to do next — practical preparation, lender conversations, and positioningIf you operate a farm, ag business, or work closely with agricultural finance, this episode is designed to help you think more clearly about the environment ahead — without panic, and without noise. Register for the Convergence Conference at convergence.ag and stay updated by subscribing to the Growing the Future Podcast at growingthefuturepodcast.ca.

Episode NotesWhy most diets work briefly—and then quietly collapseThe hidden cost of extreme approaches to food and fitnessGrowing up overweight and learning to separate identity from behaviorWhy protein, fiber, hydration, and sleep are foundational—not optionalThe difference between weight loss and healthAlcohol, energy, and the trade-offs we don’t like to talk aboutWhy tracking creates awareness, not obsessionHow agriculture schedules complicate nutrition—and how to adaptAccountability as a support system, not a punishmentBuilding habits that can survive busy seasons, travel, and stressThis episode is a reminder:You don’t need a new body.You need a way of living that doesn’t break the one you have. Register for the Convergence Conference at convergence.ag and stay updated by subscribing to the Growing the Future Podcast at growingthefuturepodcast.ca.

Farmers don’t need another polished sales pitch — they need tools that actually work when iron is hot and harvest pressure is on.In this live episode of What Farmers Want, host Dan Aberhart puts ag-tech innovation to the test in a Shark Tank–style format designed for one audience only: farmers.🎙 Andrew Leaman, Founder & CEO of Chariot Command, joins the show to present technology built around visual monitoring, thermal imaging, and AI — designed to detect overheating components, mechanical failures, and fire risks before they become catastrophic.Andrew isn’t pitching to investors or executives.He’s pitching directly to producers and agronomists who live with this equipment every day.👨‍🌾 Farmer & Agronomist PanelWyatt Bolt – Bolt Seeds FarmDarwin Kells – Lambton AgraRiley Kushniruk – K4 AgWith candid discussion from the live audience and real-world scenarios ranging from combine bearings to grain dryer fires, this episode dives into:The true cost of downtimeWhy most fires don’t come out of nowhereHow thermal imaging sees what humans can’tData ownership, insurance implications, and OEM relationshipsWhat farmers would actually pay for preventative technology🤝 Presented by Cornerstone Credit UnionLyndon Lisitza, Director of Rural Tech Activation at Cornerstone Credit Union, joins the conversation to share why supporting practical, farmer-driven innovation matters — and how financial institutions can play a role in accelerating adoption without hype.This is an honest, unfiltered conversation about ag-tech, risk, and reality — exactly how farmers like it.🔗 Learn moreChariot CommandFounder: Andrew Leaman📧 [email protected] Register for the Convergence Conference at convergence.ag and stay updated by subscribing to the Growing the Future Podcast at growingthefuturepodcast.ca.

In this episode of the Growing the Future Podcast, Dan Aberhart sits down with Corliss Rassyle for a candid conversation about leadership, purpose, and what it really means to lead your life.Corliss shares her journey from growing up on a Saskatchewan farm, to building a successful business, to losing everything and rebuilding from the inside out. Together, they explore self doubt, imposter syndrome, personal responsibility, and the internal work required to move forward with clarity and confidence.This episode is for anyone in agriculture, entrepreneurship, or leadership who feels called to something more and wants to take ownership of where they’re headed next.Corliss will also be joining us in person as a keynote speaker at the Convergence Conference.Topics Covered• What real leadership looks like and why it starts on the inside• Growing up on a Saskatchewan farm and early lessons in responsibility• Chasing success and still feeling unfulfilled• Losing everything and rebuilding from scratch• Self doubt, imposter syndrome, and internal validation• Vision, purpose, and personal responsibility• Leading your life instead of drifting through it• Becoming who you need to be to fulfill your vision• Why community, coaching, and events matter• What Corliss will bring to the Convergence ConferenceTimestamps00:00 Welcome and episode introduction01:07 Introducing Corliss Rassyle03:15 Growing up on the farm05:00 Building a business and finding purpose09:32 The hero’s journey and hard seasons13:02 Losing everything and rebuilding17:00 Where real change begins18:18 Vision, purpose, and leading your life21:36 Becoming who you need to be24:02 Learning to value the journey27:17 Call to LEAD and leadership without titles32:00 What changes after doing the work33:13 Convergence Conference and what’s possible39:04 Final reflections and where to connectGuestCorliss RassyleInternational Speaker, Author, Coach, and Founder of Corliss Co.Website: https://www.corliss.caLinksConvergence Conferencehttps://www.convergence.agGrowing the Future Podcasthttps://www.growingthefuturepodcast.ca Register for the Convergence Conference at convergence.ag and stay updated by subscribing to the Growing the Future Podcast at growingthefuturepodcast.ca.

In this episode of the Growing the Future Podcast, Dan sits down with a prairie-based entrepreneur and investor helping unlock a new wave of ag-tech innovation across Western Canada.The conversation spans angel investing, Startup TNT, and the roots of prairie innovation — from early farm accounting software and fertilizer exits to today’s venture-backed ag-tech startups. Along the way, we dig into a powerful idea: agriculture doesn’t just need better technology, it needs farmers back in the innovation value chain as owners, not just test pilots.This episode also reflects on the Yorkton Harvest Showdown Ag Tech Pitch, where Dan and his guest recently connected with emerging founders — several of whom will be featured in upcoming episodes.If you’re a farmer, founder, investor, or someone curious about how ag-tech actually gets built and funded, this conversation offers a grounded, honest look at capital, community, and purpose-driven investing.Key Topics / Bullets (Optional but recommended)Angel investing in agricultureStartup TNT and prairie startup ecosystemsThe legacy of AgExpert and early ag innovationWhy farmers are losing equity in the value chainPurpose, responsibility, and investing in communityHow ag-tech startups actually get fundedStartup TNT: https://www.startuptnt.comGrowing the Future Podcast: https://www.growingthefuturepodcast.ca Register for the Convergence Conference at convergence.ag and stay updated by subscribing to the Growing the Future Podcast at growingthefuturepodcast.ca.