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Today I'm back in Bede, Manitoba, Canada with farmer Marty Voth. He walks me through the different ways his John Deere baler uses twine and wrap to secure hay bales. Marty introduces me to his Massey Ferguson Combine, the benefits of older machinery for smaller farming, some moisture testing for his freshly harvested oats with the 1955 Labtronic testing apparatus, and a final farm conversation about his bearded wheat field.

Today we spend time with Lila and the Schroeder Family in the RM of Lakeshore. Learn about the different local garlic varieties, and what hardships these farmers endured this year. Also discover how farming together strengthens family bonds and healthy relationships!

This week farmer John invites me out to the farm to do some seeding. He teaches me about some older machinery, that works for him like a charm. We discover more about the John Deere hoe drill, and how it all works. "Goes Pretty Straight" Is all the GPS farmer John needs! See how winter wheat can begin germinating in as little as 24 hours.

Today we are out and about with Farmer John on his land, where he shares his prized 1952 Farmall Tractor. The Farmall name was usually presented as McCormick-Deering Farmall in its era. Bullet proof and ready to work, this tractor pulls a 6 foot heritage plow to make the 40 acre field black. Unable to seed with the late spring this year, see what benefits summer fallow gives the land in a much needed break from production. Back to our farming roots!

Today we hail from Bede Manitoba where I meet up with Farmer Voth! We take a look around, as he shares his knowledge on alfalfa and hay, the benefits of farming practices that benefit nature, and why he is so well suited to it. Farmers never cease to amaze me with their dedication and love for the land!

This week I have the privilege of gardening with Patty Eilers. Learn about the Dauphin Community Gardening project, and how it can enrich your life, whether you are a local gardener, want to learn about gardening, or want to volunteer!

Today we have a series of short special interviews for the Parkland Ukrainian Family Fund, with the Dauphin Consumers Co-op, discussing their contribution and the impact it has on our community. We also meet some of our new immigrant families through the Parkland Ukrainian Family Fund: Natalia, Yanna and Sophie, as they share some stories with us with Father Brent Kuzyk.

Today I have farmer John back with me on the show, and we are taking a look at the different stages and expectations of some of his seeded crops this year!

Today we meet with Certified Firearms Safety Instructor Henrik Langer, to discover more on the discussion of ignorance, and instructional safety for the licensing requirements of restricted firearms in Canada.

Join me for a canadid and intimate 'riehl conversations' podcast with the President Of Canada's National Ukrainian Festival Kayla Gillis and Vice-president Nick Yakekmishen. We discuss the Kick Off party last weekend, we stop into Canada's National Ukrainian Festival office to meet Meagan Pitura CAO, and chat about community, the challenges of the last 2 years, and welcome all the upcoming excitement with this year's Festival. This year the CNUF is offering volunteer opportunities rewarded with day or weekend passes! Roll up your sleeves Parkland, our community Festival needs you more than ever!...Also this week, I learn the humbling value of tripods.

In this episode, I have an opportunity to meet The Honorable Candice Bergen of the Conservative Party of Canada. She was in attendance on August 9th in Wasagaming, Manitoba, for a fundraising supper hosted by Dan Mazier, Member of Parliament. I have the privilege of bringing you her speech from that evening, as Conservatives across Canada collectively hold their breath for the leadership race of the Conservative Party of Canada and its outcome on September 10th, 2022.

Today on the show uncle Gus aka Trevor Stoyko, a comedian and Radio Personality now in Merrit BC, helps me understand more about Dauphin Borscht, the passion he has for radio, his time in Dauphin, and his exuberance for all things Ukrainian. Why does calls he Dauphin home?

Today on the show I host Richard Bankert and his son! We go behind the scenes for the "Our Crazy RV" vlog and I end up on a 9km hike up in Riding Mountain National Park. Richard shares how and his family and vlog commit to fund raise, with a $100,000 goal for One Hope Canada, which runs our local Dauphin Bible Camp! You can donate at ourcrazyrv.com

On our adventure today I travelled to Winnipegosis, Mb to talk with Alex Lytwyn of Willpower Media, and Ambassador of Manitoba Possible. He quickly helps me discover what has happened at the Winnipegosis Post Office, and why it's such a big deal for a small town to lose postal service, even if it's temporary.

Today is a special broadcast, as I host a double header! When I discovered that one of the forerunners in the race for the National Conservative Party Leadership Election, was in Brandon Manitoba, at the Victoria Inn on Thursday August 4th...I hightailed it to the city next door for the 'Meeting at the Pierre Poilievre Balloting Party and Rally'. I was treated with respect as independent media, and I am able to bring the following coverage. Please be advised this episode is political in nature. Please check back for a second episode later this evening!

Today on the show I have Alex Lytwyn of Willpower Media. We are in Winnipegosis, Mb where Alex is sharing his story of extraordinary willpower and optimism while advocating for people with a disability.

Today I was on the road again and met Steve Langston. We discuss rural rejuvenation and the exciting transition that is taking place over the last 3 years in Erickson Manitoba. We view an old church that was rescued for community use 'The Good Street Hall', we take a look at the thrift shop 'The Score Store' that serves the entire community of approximately 750 citizens, the exciting build through grant writing and community involvement for the food security/greenhouse, and the beautiful and quaint 'Iris Café'.

Today we film from Gilbert Plains, Manitoba. I have the opportunity to spend the afternoon with the Intermountain Gun Club and the Dauphin Handgun Club, to celebrate National Range Day. How do the new proposed gun laws adversely affect Rural dwellers and farming communities in the Parkland? A discussion with Inky Mark, President of the Dauphin Handgun Club, and former Member of Parliament. And, an experience trying my hand at unfamiliar rifles and handguns with safe supervision!

What a wet Spring it's been. If you're curious how it's been affecting our local Parkland farmers, look no further. Today I interview Rob Brunel of Ste. Rose, Mb in his office, AKA his tractor. He takes me corn planting, answers my many curious questions, and gives me a turn at the wheel!!

Today I venture to Reit Syd of Dauphin to speak with owner operator Don Tarrant, and Chair of the Parkland Ukrainian Family Fund Rodney Juba. We discuss the origin of this meaningful project, its meaning to those involved, and some of the incredible people that have come together to work on this passion project which will assist Ukrainian immigrants from war torn Ukraine. Thus orchestrating an opportunity to settle in the Parkland area or (as I like to call it) "The Land of Milk and Honey".

Today on 'riehl conversations' I speak with farmer John of Crooked Creek Farms, we talk about holistic farming, his hopes for his fall rye crop, the state of winter wheat this spring, and expectations for this season.

Today I speak with Roman Panchenko, a first generation Ukrainian that has proudly made Dauphin his family's home. This is his story, and how he is committing his time and energy to help others call the Parkland home through the Parkland Ukrainian Family Fund.