With 60% of farmers aged 55 and over, over 40% of Canadian farms will pass the torch onto the next generation in the next ten years. As this transition happens, young farmers will not only be stepping into a new role, but they will be experiencing opportunities and challenges that look different from previous generations. Host Crystal McKay talks with two farmers of the next generation, Katie Keddy and Audrey Morneau, to discuss their experiences as their family farms transition. They share the current realities of farming, the challenges and opportunities they’re encountering, and their tips for other young farmers. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:45 Examining the demographic shift in farming 02:25 Guest introduction 03:25 Katie Keddy tells the story of her farm 05:26 Audrey Morneau tells the story of her farm 06:42 How changed Audry’s perspective 08:08 Skills for success in farming 10:30 Obstacles facing farmers in transition 13:30 Opportunities for Women in Agriculture 17:35 Stepping up in your community 19:13 What excites you about agriculture today? 23:03 If you could change one thing about agriculture, what would it be? 27:20 Continuous Learning and Networking in Agriculture 29:35 Final Thoughts and Conclusion Links: Video: Carbon Farming 101 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRY8hujkNMM&t=72s 4-H Canada: https://4-h-canada.ca/ Video: FCC Future of Young Farmers (4-H Canada): https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1374758479745855 Article: How leadership programs set young farmers up for success (FCC) https://www.fcc-fac.ca/en/knowledge/leadership-programs-set-young-farmers-up-for-success Credits: Host: Crystal Mackay https://ca.linkedin.com/in/crystal-mackay-683b26a Producers: Meredith Martin https://twitter.com/meredithmartin and Cara Stern https://twitter.com/carastern Production coordinator: Rebecca Babcock https://ca.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-babcock Music: Dustin Stern http://dustinspace.com The Ag Podcast is produced by Generate Canada https://generatecanada.ca/ with support from Co-operators https://www.cooperators.ca/en/insurance/farm and the Smart Prosperity Institute https://institute.smartprosperity.ca/ Questions or comments? Reach out to us at info@canza.ca