Farm Succession: The Best Insights from 2026's Most Impactful Conversations

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Farm Succession: The Best Insights from 2026's Most Impactful Conversations

Throughout 2026, we've welcomed experts, advisors and industry to The Impact Farming Show to discuss the realities of transitioning farms, navigating family dynamics, creating financial clarity, and preparing the next generation for success.

In this special compilation episode, we're revisiting some of the most impactful moments from six succession-focused episodes featured on the show this year. Whether you're actively working through a transition plan, preparing for future discussions, or simply exploring what's possible for your farm family, this episode highlights key insights, lessons, and perspectives you won't want to miss.

Episode Timestamps

[00:00] – Introduction
[01:53] – The $15 Million Lesson Driving Jace Young, His Work, and the Launch of Legacy Farmer
[09:40] – Farm Succession in Today's Reality: Planning, Insurance, and Financial Clarity with Ken Doll
[14:51] – Enabling the Next Generation of Canadian Agriculture and Food with Colin Brisebois
[20:21] – Farm Succession Across the Globe: What Farmers Are Facing Right Now
[27:20] – Simplifying Farm Succession: A New Approach for Canadian Farm Families
[32:27] – Walking in the Shadows: Taking Over the Family Farm with Trevor MacLean

If you enjoy this compilation, we encourage you to listen to the full episodes featured below.

Thanks for tuning in,

Tracy
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Featured Episodes:

The $15 Million Lesson Driving Jace Young, His Work, and the Launch of Legacy Farmer

A powerful conversation about the lessons learned from a costly succession experience and how those insights are helping shape better outcomes for farm families today.
Listen to the full episode: 🌐https://www.farmmarketer.com/Resources/ResourceItem?resourceItemId=594

Farm Succession in Today's Reality: Planning, Insurance, and Financial Clarity with Ken Doll

Explore the financial realities of succession planning, including risk management, insurance considerations, and creating clarity for all generations involved.
Listen to the full episode: 🌐https://www.farmmarketer.com/Resources/ResourceItem?resourceItemId=597


Enabling the Next Generation of Canadian Agriculture and Food with Colin Brisebois

A discussion on supporting young farmers and strengthening pathways for the next generation to enter and thrive in agriculture.
Listen to the full episode: 🌐https://www.farmmarketer.com/Resources/ResourceItem?resourceItemId=604


Farm Succession Across the Globe: What Farmers Are Facing Right Now - Featuring: Eamonn Walsh (Ireland), Mike Downey (United States), and Derryn Shrosbree (Canada)

This international panel explores how farm families around the world are approaching succession planning and the common challenges they face.
Listen to the full episode: 🌐https://www.farmmarketer.com/Resources/ResourceItem?resourceItemId=614


Simplifying Farm Succession: A New Approach for Canadian Farm Families

Discover practical approaches designed to make succession planning more accessible and achievable for farm families.
Listen to the full episode: 🌐https://www.farmmarketer.com/Resources/ResourceItem?resourceItemId=619


Walking in the Shadows: Taking Over the Family Farm | Trevor MacLean

An honest and powerful conversation about the emotional realities, pressures, expectations, and responsibilities of stepping into the next generation's role on the family farm.
Listen to the full episode: 🌐https://www.farmmarketer.com/Resources/ResourceItem?resourceItemId=624

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Thank You to our Show Sponsor

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The Impact Farming Show

Welcome to Impact Farming, Farm Marketer's video and audio show dedicated to helping Canadian farmers excel in the business of farming. Our goal with this show is to introduce our audience to the people and ideas that are going to make an IMPACT on their farming operation. 

Show Host - Tracy Brunet
CEO of Farm Marketer 

Tracy and her husband are cattle ranchers in South East, Manitoba. As host of the show, primary producer and agvocate, Tracy is passionate about helping farmers succeed in the business of farming. 

In each episode, Tracy chats with today's most successful farm advisors and industry leaders to bring our audience the best and most important ideas. 

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