• Mind Your Farm Business — Ep. 113: Real options thinking: Thriving in volatility with Trey Malone
    Dec 3 2025

    In an era of relentless market volatility and policy ambiguity, many farm businesses are searching for certainty, but that may be the wrong goal altogether. Instead, the best way forward might be embracing uncertainty itself, says Dr. Trey Malone, agricultural economist at Purdue University. In this episode of the Mind Your Farm Business podcast, Malone... Read More

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    24 mins
  • Mind Your Farm Business — Ep. 112: DIY or outsource? The best farm bookkeeping strategies
    Oct 31 2025

    Thanks for tuning in to the Mind Your Farm Business podcast! In this episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by Ursina Studhalter, chartered professional accountant, author of Farming Frontiers substack, and sheep farmer, for a practical conversation on the not-so-glamorous — but absolutely essential — task of farm bookkeeping. From managing receipts to choosing accounting... Read More

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    28 mins
  • Mind Your Farm Business — Ep. 111: Time, teams, and true purpose
    Oct 8 2025

    If you’ve ever felt stuck in survival mode, putting out fires, juggling cash flow and reacting to problems instead of steering your farm, this episode of the Mind Your Farm Business podcast is for you. Host Shaun Haney welcomes Saskatchewan farmer and business coach Josh Kerpan to unpack how producers can transition from overwhelmed operators... Read More

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    26 mins
  • Mind Your Farm Business — Ep. 110: Management first: Why acres don't equal excellence in farming
    Sep 17 2025

    When the going is good, it’s tempting to focus on growth and measure success by the size of your acreage. But is bigger always better? In this episode of the Mind Your Farm Business podcast, host Shaun Haney is joined by Dean Klippenstine of MNP for a conversation that challenges the thinking that bigger is... Read More

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    45 mins
  • Mind Your Farm Business — Ep. 109: Turning fear into strategy on and off the farm
    Aug 27 2025

    On this episode of the Mind Your Farm Business podcast, host Shaun Haney is joined by Chris Hardwick, entrepreneur, adventurer, and leadership coach, for a candid discussion about the psychology behind decision-making on the farm, especially when fear, risk, and ego collide. Hardwick blends life experience with business lessons to help farmers and business owners... Read More

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    39 mins
  • Mind Your Farm Business — Ep. 108: Beyond just price: How to pull more levers in negotiations
    Aug 14 2025

    Whether you’re pricing inputs, closing a land deal, or hiring custom work, negotiation is woven into the fabric of farm business decisions. But too often, it’s done on the fly—with vague goals and little planning. In this episode of the Mind Your Farm Business podcast, Shaun Haney is joined by Mark Raffan of Negotiations Ninja... Read More

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    34 mins
  • Mind Your Farm Business — Ep. 107: No will, no plan, big trouble: Breaking the silence on succession
    Jul 17 2025

    In this episode of the Mind Your Farm Business podcast, Shaun Haney is joined by estate planning expert and bestselling author Dr. Tom Deans to discuss why avoiding conversations about succession, wills, and wealth can lead to disastrous consequences for farm families. Deans, author of Every Family’s Business, Willing Wisdom, and The Happy Inheritor, shares... Read More

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    37 mins
  • Mind Your Farm Business — Ep. 106: Taming the beast — Scaling the farm business for profitability
    Jun 26 2025

    What does it really mean to “scale” a farm business? In this episode of the Mind Your Farm Business podcast, Shaun Haney is joined by Evan Shout, president of Maverick Ag and co-founder of Farmer Coach, to explore the many shapes growth can take and discuss why more land isn’t always the answer. From managing... Read More

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    35 mins