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The Sustainable Forages Podcast is a series of informative and engaging conversations about sustainable forage production and management practices. Each episode features experts and innovators in the field discussing a range of topics, including soil health, grazing management, and the latest research on forage crops. Whether you’re a farmer, rancher, or just interested in sustainable agriculture, this podcast is a valuable resource for anyone looking to learn more about the importance of fo ...
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Nestled in the Canadian Rocky Mountains and recording from Hinton Alberta, this podcast is all about embracing the great outdoors! Featuring interviews with local wilderness enthusiasts, camping and backcountry survival tips, gear reviews and more.
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Ep 23- Forest Fires and Resiliency (Feat. Jamie Merkel)
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One of the favourite podcast guests, Jamie Merkel, stops by to chat on this episode. We talk about some of the crazy forest fires burning in Jasper and in BC. We also talk about the Iron Man race, lucid dreaming, and some inspiring books. Jamie is the first competitor in the new game "Finish on Google" and we also talk about the new sponsor for the…
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EP 22- LIVE from the WILD MOUNTAIN MUSIC FEST
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Broadcasting from the Wild Mountain Music Festival this weekend! We had an amazing time at the festival and recorded a couple of clips. Shorter episode this week as a couple of our interviews didn't record properly and the sound quality is not great on a couple of the interviews. A learning experience for sure! Thanks for listening and spreading th…
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Ep 21- Juno Award Winner Celeigh Cardinal
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Juno Award Winner Celeigh Cardinal stops in to chat on the podcast this week! Celeigh is a Canadian folk singer-songwriter from Alberta. She will be preforming this year at the Wild Mountain Music Festival! Celeigh talks about some of her favorite festivals to preform at and also her new album "Boundless Possibilites" that dropped on June 21, 2024.…
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Ep 20- Hinton's Beaver Boardwalk (Feat. Heather Waye)
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Heather Waye- The Parks, Recreation, and Culture Manager for the town of Hinton joins the podcast this episode! Heather brings her infectious energy and enthusiasm as we discuss some of the exciting things happening around Hinton. We chat about the history of Hinton's Beaver Boardwalk and some of the thrilling plans for the future of it. Heather al…
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Ep 19- WILLMORE WILDERNESS (Feat. Terra Rasmussen)
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Willmore Wilderness Park is one of Alberta's last true wilderness areas. It remains virtually untouched by industry and development. It features 4597 square kms of wilderness. This episode we dive into it! Terra Rasmussen joins the podcast to chat about her experiences in the Willmore. At age 9, she was able to go with her Dad into the wilderness a…
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Ep 18- Rock Lake Earth Lodge (Feat. Cheanise and Brody)
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Cheanise and Brody, the stewards of the Rock Lake Earth Lodge, join us on this episode! The Rock Lake Earth Lodge is located in Rock Lake Provincial Park and is the gateway into the vast Willimore Wilderness Park. Cheanise and Brody talk about the concept and vision behind the Earth Lodge and some of the hurdles and challenges that they have run in…
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Ep 17- PACKRAFTING and ROCK CLIMBING (Feat Scott Sunderwald and Aaron Jones)
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Scott Sunderwald is back and we also welcome avid outdoorsman, Aaron Jones on this episode! Aaron regales us with stories of packrafting trips throughout the rivers of the Northern Rockies as well as his vast experiences fly fishing and making fly fishing lures. We also talk about some of our favorite rivers. We then jump into the world of climbing…
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Ep 16- GEOCACHING and Survival Facts (Feat. Producer Craig)
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One of my best friends, Producer Craig hops aboard this episode! We talk about working in radio and Craigs move from the Cape Breton out to Alberta. We also touch on the world of geocaching and play a survival facts game!By George Shantz
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Ep 15- FORAGING the Northern Rockies (Feat. Scott Sunderwald)
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Scott Sunderwald is back to talk about foraging! We dig into the world of harvesting mushrooms and plants and some of the best methods. We talk about some of the best plants around the northern rockies for foraging and how to use them best. We also talk about some of the dangers and the best ways to stay safe while foraging. Scott answers some grea…
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Ep 14- LIVE on Long Lake Fishing! (Feat. Jordo)
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This episode was recorded LIVE on a boat while fishing Long Lake on the May Long Weekend! We are aboard Jordan's 12 foot flat-bottomed that features a 6HP motor. The main fish in Long Lake are Jackfish, so we are trying out the Five of Diamonds and Red Devil spoons. Join us for an afternoon on the water!…
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Ep 13- FISHING Experiences (Feat. The Camping Hacks)
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The Camping Hacks, Jeff and Jordo, return to the podcast to talk fishing! We dig into some of the best fishing experiences as well a future fishing goals. Also, favorite places to fish and even the best fishing hooks! Email wildernesswave@outlook.com with your favorite fishing hook!By George Shantz
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AFIN Sustainable Webinar Series with Courtney O'Keefe and Blue Rock Animal Nutrition to provide an update on the ALBERTA PASTURE SAMPLING PROJECT - PRELIMINARY RESULTS
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AFIN IS HOSTING A DISCUSSION WITH COURTNEY O’KEEFE AND BLUE ROCK ANIMAL NUTRITION TO UPDATE US ON THE ALBERTA PASTURE SAMPLING PROJECT - PRELIMINARY RESULTS Pasture Sampling Project Preliminary results (2-year Forage Quality results) presented by Courtney O’Keefe, M.Sc., Ruminant Nutritionist from Blue Rock Animal Nutrition Mineral content of pastu…
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Ep 12- HUNTING the Northern Rockies (Feat. Matthew Ritchie)
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Avid hunter and outdoorsman, Matthew Ritchie, stops in to tell some wild hunting and back country exploration stories on this episode. We start with a story of his latest snow goose hunt and encountering a snow goose that was hatched in Russia back in 2009. Matthew also gets into some stories of being surrounded by wolf packs and close encounters w…
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Ep 11- How Long Will You Survive In The Wild (Feat. Jamie Merkel)
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Jamie is back and we get into survival training! How long will he survive if dropped of in the wilderness? We go through an entire survey and learn about his "survival" techniques. You can take the survey here: https://play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/how-long-could-you-survive-the-wilderness. How long did you make it?…
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Ep 10- KNIVES! Which ones are the best? (Feat. Scott Sunderwald)
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Scott Sunderwald is back to talk knives! We dive deep into the world of knives and try to answer some questions like: Would you choose a knife or lighter in a survival situation? Folding knives VS fixed blades Can a knife be too big? Full tang VS Stick Tang Best methods for sharpening knives What options do you have if you don't have a knife How ol…
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Ep 9- Music Festival Camping Tips (Feat. Reuben Anderson)
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As we gear up for some amazing summer music festivals in Alberta this year, Reuben Anderson joins us on this episode to offer his insights. Reuben is a musician and an experienced festival goer. He has been going to the North Country Fair for the past decade to soak up the music and the vibes. He offers some practical tips for Fair goers and a few …
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Ep 8- The Hinton Perspective from an Australian Immigrant (Feat Melissa Williamson)
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Our friend Mel joins us on this episode to share her views of Hinton and the Northern Rockies. Mel immigrated to Alberta from Australia back in 2011 and tells us about her journey and the unique perspective she has. Find Mel's pictures on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mjwwalkabout_photo/By George Shantz
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Ep 7- BEAR Myths (Feat. Scott Sunderwald)
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Scott Sunderwald is back to talk about Bears! Scott brings with him his extensive knowledge and years of teaching Bear safety programs. We break down some common myths about Black Bears and Grizzly Bears. We also discuss some ways to stay safe in Bear country and some of the best ways to protect yourself. If you have a question for the new segement…
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Ep 6- Campervan VS Motorhome VS Trailer (Feat. Wifey)
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Cristina joins me on this episode for a little cruise througm memory lane. We recap our experiences from camping in a tent, campervan, motorhome and with a trailer. Which one is best!?By George Shantz
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Ep 5- The Camping Hacks- Lighting and Coolers (Feat Jeff and Jordo)
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The Camping Hacks, Jeff and Jordo, return to the pod! We talk about lighting options for camping and some cooler packing tips! If you have any suggestions, email them to wildernesswave@outlook.comBy George Shantz
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Ep 4- Winter Camping Tips (Feat. Scott Sunderwald)
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Scott Sunderwald hops aboard this episode as we get into the winter camping universe! Scott the "Rocky Mountain Man" is known for his bushcrafting and survival skills and has more than 40 years of experience camping in extreme winter situations. Scott tells stories of some near death experiences and also offers great tips for adventurers that are l…
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Ep 3- From Sasquatch Hunting To Diaper Changing (Feat. Jonny K)
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Sharing a tent on the first day you meet someone is the key to building a lasting friendship! Jonny comes aboard this episode to talk about some crazy camping trips and evolving to taking a full family camping. We also talk about Saquatch tracking and planning for a father and son camping trip.By George Shantz
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Ep 2- The Camping Hacks (Feat. Jeff and Jordo)
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Professional Campers Jeff and Jordo hop in on this episode to discuss some camping hacks. What's the best way to transport eggs? Does changing your boot laces to paracord make sense? How many people does it take to set up a tarp? Let's get into it!By George Shantz
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AFIN Sustainable Forages Webinar Series - Effect of drought stress on plant growth in forage legumes
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Effect of drought stress on plant growth, nitrogen fixation, soil nitrogen availability and soil microbial diversity in forage legumes presented by Dr. Malinda Thilakarathna, Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta Drought stress poses a significant challenge to forage production, making it crucial to better …
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Ep 1- The Frequency of Nature (Feat. Jamie Merkel)
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Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Wilderness Wavelength Podcast! Based in the Rocky Mountains and recorded in Hinton Alberta, this podcast is all about embracing the outdoors. On this first episode, I'm joined by my best friend Jamie and he takes us through his planning process as he attempts his first Iron Man Race this summer!…
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AFIN Webinar - Drought Resilience and Perspective – Canadian Prairies
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Join us for a chat about the current drought situation in Alberta and the mental health impacts it can have on those facing difficult decisions and stresses. Program Director Linda Hunt from AGKNOW will join us to discuss strategies for cow calf operations to deal with potential drought, including coping with the mental stresses that can arise. We'…
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AFIN Sustainable Forages Series - Sainfoin: A beneficial companion forage crop for your favourite perennials
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There has been a renewed interest in sainfoin among western Canadian forage and beef-cattle producers over the last decade. A major trigger for this growing appeal has been the availability of new sainfoin cultivars (Mountainview and Glenview) that have increased compatibility with alfalfa. Grazing alfalfa sainfoin mixed pasture can eliminate alfal…
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AFIN - Dr. Ed Bork presents An Overview of Work on Integrated Weed Control in Pastures
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Pasture weeds can markedly reduce forage quantity and availability, and are often a function of grazing practices. Understanding the options available to achieve weed control in grazed land is important, and often includes the integration of different management tools, such as herbicides, managing pasture fertility, and the deliberate use of rotati…
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AFIN Sustainable Forages Series - Resilient Agriculture Landscape Program (RALP)
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The AFIN Board of Directors has decided to run a series of science-related webinars for the benefit of producers and other interested parties. To start with we thought we will have a session about the new Resilient Agriculture Landscape Program (RALP) which is intended for our producers and can bring up to $150,000 per producer for the next 3 years…
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