FNA's Radio Show - Cultivating MarketPower
This fifteen minute program discusses topics related to empowering farmers and farm profitability and is hosted by Bob Friesen. It is broadcast every second Friday at 1:00 PM CST on Swift Current, Saskatchewan’s CKSW 570 AM and Moose Jaw Saskatchewan’s CHAB 800 AM.
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04/20/12 – Bob is joined once again by journalists Barry Wilson and Alex Binkley to discuss their experiences over the last few decades covering agriculture and politics on Parliament Hill and across the country.
04/06/12 – Bob is joined by journalists Barry Wilson and Alex Binkley to discuss their experiences over the last few decades covering agriculture and politics on Parliament Hill and across the country.
03/23/12 – Bob's guest is Warren Libby, of SavvyFarmer.com. Join them as they talk about an exciting new online tool that will save you time and help you make better weed control decisions.
Learn more about Savvy Farmer at http://www.savvyfarmer.com.
Learn more about Savvy Farmer at http://www.savvyfarmer.com.
03/09/12 – Bob is joined by professor and farmer Andy Schmitz. They examine how U.S. policy creates an uncompetitive environment for Canadian farmers and discuss whether small farms can survive.
02/24/12 – Bob talks with Doug Roff, from Atradius Credit Insurance, about an exciting new program that will protect your production and improve your farm's cash flow.
Learn more about MarketPower Assurance: www.fna.ca/mpassurance
Learn more about MarketPower Assurance: www.fna.ca/mpassurance
02/10/12 – Guest Drew Lerner, of World Weather Incorporated, talks about the art behind the science of meteorology, and how good quality weather forecasting is beneficial to farmers.
Learn more about World Weather Inc.: www.worldweather.cc
Learn more about World Weather Inc.: www.worldweather.cc
01/27/12 – Bob's guest is Member of Parliament David Anderson, who talks about the Canadian Wheat Board; what government's role is in agriculture; and the importance of choice for farmers.
01/13/12 – Bob speaks with well known teacher, scientist and ag commentator, Dr. Red Williams, about farmers’ future survival and how producers can work together to gain back more power in the marketplace.
12/30/11 – Bob talks with grain handling and transportation expert Bill Drew about important issues and opportunities in the ever evolving Western Canadian grain sector.
12/16/11 – Bob speaks with farm journalist Laura Rance about the future of the CWB and farmers’ ability to compete on the world stage.
12/02/11 – Guest Marvin Wiens talks about his days as president of the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool and his views on the current state of the grain industry.
