In the inaugural episode of The Extensionists, co-hosts Toban Dyck and Jay Whetter talk with Alanna Koch. Alanna, a well-known and respected leader, does not wear jogging pants to the grocery store, and she values a good debate. Alanna and her husband, Gerry Hertz, farm near Edenwold, Sask. She has held various senior executive roles with the Saskatchewan government, including Deputy Minister to the Premier of Saskatchewan. Alanna talks about all of this and a whole lot more, all while sharing a few laughs with Jay and Toban.

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The Extensionists - Conversations with Great Thinkers in Agriculture is a Burr Forest Group production with new episodes airing every other week. Hosts Toban Dyck and Jay Whetter have in-depth conversations with industry experts, researchers, innovators, and farmers about the latest developments in agriculture and their implications. With a focus on making complex agricultural topics accessible and engaging, The Extensionists is designed to bridge the gap between research and farming by connecting the agricultural community to the great ideas and great thinkers from which it could benefit.

The Extensionists is produced and edited by Abby Wall. It’s coordinated by Ashley Robinson and directed by Ryan Santschi.