Toban Dyck and Jay Whetter talk to researchers, inventors, and farmers with ideas and discoveries for the economic, environmental, and social enhancement of Canadian agriculture.
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Signup to Generate a PitchToban Dyck and Jay Whetter talk to researchers, inventors, and farmers with ideas and discoveries for the economic, environmental, and social enhancement of Canadian agriculture.
Recent episodes include "Episode 42 - Darren Hebert & Sean Mitchell" (6 October 2026, 59 minutes), "Summer Special - Power 10" (29 July 2026, 73 minutes), and "Episode 40, Rachelle Brockman" (30 June 2026, 69 minutes).
The Extensionists publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 71 minutes across 44 episodes.
Booking probability for The Extensionists is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Extensionists requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Extensionists's contact route on record: public web form.
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The Extensionists is a science podcast with 44 episodes published.
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Episode #22
What does it take to move beyond traditional lectures and deliver training that builds practical, real-world skills? In the Season 3 premiere of The Extensionists , hosts Jay Whetter and Toban Dyck kick off a new season...
Episode #21
If you could condense a full season of expert insights into the handful of skills that truly move the needle in agricultural extension, what would they be? In this Power 10 Summer Special, hosts Toban Dyck and Jay...
Episode #20
What if you could turn every stressful conflict into a moment of growth instead of dread? In this Season 2 finale of The Extensionists, we sit down with Rachelle Brockman, principal of Eureka Experience, to explore how...
Episode #20
<p>What if you could turn every stressful conflict into a moment of growth instead of dread?</p><p>In this Season 2 finale of The Extensionists, we sit down with Rachelle Brockman, principal of Eureka Experience, to...
Episode #19
<p>We know the science, but how do we make it resonate?</p><p>Let's rethink the 'expert-led' model and explore how to build more impactful, collaborative sessions for our farming communities.</p><p>In this episode of...
Episode #18
<p>What can agricultural extension professionals learn from stand-up comedians?</p><p></p><p>In this episode of The Extensionists, hosts Jay Whetter and Toban Dyck welcome Dean Jenkinson, comedian and artistic director...
Episode #17
<p>How do you navigate the unspoken expectations, deep-seated fears, and intergenerational tensions that make farm succession planning so difficult?</p><p>In this episode of The Extensionists, Jay Whetter and Toban Dyck...
Episode #16
<p>What do 33 years in agricultural communications, a role as senior communications advisor for Grain Farmers of Ontario, and a 26-year run as the lead guitarist for the country rock band "The GMOs" all have in...
Episode #15
<p>How do we get extension right by bridging the gap between researchers and farmers? In Episode 35 of The Extensionists, hosts Jay Whetter and Toban Dyck welcome Lauren Benoit, a 2024 Nuffield Scholar and PhD student...
Episode #14
<p>Do traditional extension methods still work? On Episode 34 of The Extensionists, hosts Jay Whetter and Toban Dyck meet with Cees Leeuwis, professor of collaborative research, communication and change at the Knowledge...
Episode #13
<p>In the 33rd episode of The Extensionists, co-hosts Jay Whetter and Toban Dyck chat with Steve Larocque, the owner and president of Beyond Agronomy, to discuss controlled traffic farming and Nuffield Canada...
Episode #12
<p>In the 32nd episode of The Extensionists, co-hosts Jay Whetter and Toban Dyck talk with Mohamad Yaghi, Farm Credit Canada’s vice president of the Innovation Hub and Ag Expert, about technology and farming...
Episode #11
<p>In the 31st episode of The Extensionists, co-hosts Jay Whetter and Toban Dyck sit down with David Lazarenko, partner and executive vice president at ThinkShift, to talk about the world of advertising and what those...
Episode #10
<p>In the 30th episode of The Extensionists, co-hosts Jay Whetter and Toban Dyck sit down with Franck Carisey, the owner of Uluwehi Coffee Farm in Hawaii, to learn about coffee farming and how important extension is to...
Episode #9
<p>In the 29th episode of The Extensionists, co-hosts Jay Whetter and Toban Dyck are at Ag Days for our first ever live recording with media personality Dez Daniels. They talk with Dez about her childhood growing up on...
Episode #8
<p>Does the message actually matter if the messenger misses the mark?</p><p>In the 28th episode of The Extensionists, co-hosts Jay Whetter and Toban Dyck sit down with Tongzhe Li, a professor and Arrell Family Chair in...
Episode #7
<p>In the 27th episode of The Extensionists, we take a look back at the year that was. Co-hosts Jay Whetter and Toban Dyck share what they learned from the guests they chatted with in 2025.</p><p>We then welcome our...
Episode #6
<p>Is soil health really Senator Robert Black’s passion? And why does it take so long to get a Bill passed with the government?</p><p>In the 26th episode of The Extensionists, co-hosts Jay Whetter and Toban Dyck sit...
Episode #5
<p>Why are we so skeptical when it comes to soil health policy? Sabrina Perić, associate professor of anthropology at the University of Calgary, took a deep dive into what Canadian farmers are really thinking and...
Episode #4
<p>Being a farmer can easily become your identity, but what happens when that identity is threatened? For “The Recovering Farmer” Gerry Friesen, he found himself facing that very issue nearly two decades ago. </p><p>In...
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family business advisor and author of The Future Leader, Bright Track Consulting
Senator for Ontario, Hope Church
Natural Resources Training Group
Eureka Experience
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