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Farming & Furious! Agriculture Update for Professionals 2026

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FARMING & FURIOUS! Agriculture Update for Professionals 2026

If you advise farm families in any capacity, this episode is for you!


In this episode of The Impact Farming Show, Tracy sits down with Joel Bokenfohr, Colin Miller, and their team to discuss the upcoming 47th Agriculture Update for Professionals, an annual event (in-person & virtual options) bringing together professionals who work with farm families across the agriculture industry.

Happening November 23-26, 2026, this year's event features the theme “Farming & Furious” and a lineup of sessions tackling the financial, tax, business, and family matters that shape the future of farm operations.

From navigating family dynamics and protecting a farm family's legacy to preparing for the unexpected and avoiding tax filing traps, Agriculture Update for Professionals delivers relevant insights for the people who advise and support farm businesses.

Tracy chats with Joel and Colin about how the event has continued for 47 years, what attendees can expect from this year's sessions, and why staying informed is so important when working with farm families.

They also discuss the differences between attending in person and virtually, who should consider attending, and how to register.

In This Episode
  • 47 Years of Agriculture Update: How this long-running event continues to serve professionals working with farm families.
  • Farming & Furious: A look at this year's theme and the inspiration behind the session lineup.
Block 1: "Life a ¼ Section at a Time"

Block 2: "I Don't Got Friends, I Got Family”

TRACY: I have to ask. What is trouble at rodeo school?

Block 3: "It's Only Interest — Legacy Lasts Forever"

Block 4: "Dealing With the Unexpected"

Block 5: "The Fast and the Filings — Tips and Traps”

👥 Meet the Team: Discover who's involved in bringing the event to professionals across the region.

📅 Event Details: Learn about the schedule, locations, in-person and virtual options, and registration.

Join Tracy, Joel, Colin, and their team for a preview of Agriculture Update for Professionals 2026 and discover what's in store for the professionals who help keep farm families and agricultural businesses moving forward.

Thanks for tuning in,
Tracy

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Show Resources

The 47th Agriculture Update for Professionals
     📅 November 23-26, 2026

     📍 In-person and virtual attendance options.




For the complete schedule, event locations, registration details, and more information, visit the official Agriculture Update for Professionals event website or registration page.
🌐https://www.agricultureupdate.ca


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About our Guests: 

Joel Bokenfohr

Joel is a farm family business advisor who works with producers on transition planning, farm management, and business structures. He also works with farms, ranches, and the professionals who advise them.

With a commerce and management degree from MacEwan University, a master's in economics from the University of British Columbia, and his FEA designation, Joel brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. He's also still farming with his family in Sturgeon County.

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Colin Miller

A retired partner with KPMG in Lethbridge, Colin spent more than two decades working in tax, with a focus on helping agricultural clients implement reorganizations for tax planning, succession, and estate planning.

He's a FCPA, FCA, and holds a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education from the University of Lethbridge.

Colin also used to write monthly columns for The Western Producer.

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* Disclaimer - As always, this information is not intended to provide business or medical advice. To ensure that your own circumstances have been properly considered and that action is taken based on the latest information available, you should obtain professional advice from qualified business or medical professionals before acting on any of the information in this post.
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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. 

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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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