Ask a Farmer Podcast
Welcome to the Ask a Farmer Podcast hosted by Canadian farmer, Clinton Monchuk. In this podcast, Clinton will talk with dietitians, farmers, ranchers and other experts to answer questions about your food and farming. He will explore how your food is grown and raised in Canada, delve into questions you may have about the food system and provide useful information to help you feel more confident about your food choices.
If you have questions about food and farming, email them to Clinton at askafarmer@canadianfoodfocus.org!
Host: Clinton Monchuk
Grain & Egg Farmer
Clinton Monchuk grew up on a mixed dairy, beef and grain family farm outside of Lanigan, Saskatchewan. Clinton, his wife Laura and their children Jackson and Katelyn, are active partners on their family grain and layer farm in Saskatchewan and cattle ranch in Oklahoma. He is also the Executive Director of Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan whose mission is to help connect consumers with agriculture.
Podcast Episodes
Podcast: Are grocery prices going to continue to rise?
John F.T. Scott explains factors accounting for the rise in the price of food and what to expect at the grocery store in the future.
Podcast: How do you spot nutrition misinformation?
Registered dietitian, Erin MacGregor helps us understand what’s behind some of the marketing information we see online and in food packaging.
Podcast: Why do people fear their food?
Timothy Caulfield explains why there is a fear of food in today’s society. He points out how important it is to reflect on information before passing it on.
Podcast: How has the science of producing food changed?
In the podcast Ian Affleck discusses how science has developed new technologies that ensure the safety, affordability and abundance of food.
Podcast: Why does the soil matter?
Grain farmer, Jake Leguee, explains how farmers are adopting new technologies and focusing on what soils need to produce food that feeds the world.
Podcast: How do you stay healthy?
Patricia Chuey outlines six healthy eating truths that you can adopt in your own life. They include overall health, purchasing quality products, ensuring your or someone in your household is cooking and remembering that healthy aging is possible!
Podcast: How has innovation changed dairy farms?
New technologies and innovation are pivotal to ensuring that the farms remain sustainable now and into the future. In this podcast Andrew Campbell, aka Fresh Air Farmer, describes the new dairy barn his family built.
Podcast: How can you eat better every day?
Trying to make sense of Canada’s Food Guide and how to implement some of their recommendations? We sought the expertise of Sue Mah, a registered dietitian from the Toronto area.
Podcast: Are cattle raised sustainably and humanely?
Consumers often wonder what is being done to ensure cattle are raised sustainably and humanely. Rancher Erika Stewart explains the audited (VBP+) program for Canadian cattle producers.
Podcast: How do you save money at the grocery store?
This podcast walks through different ways that you can make the most of your food budget in times of inflationary pressures.