Digging In with UFA
About
Founded in 1909, UFA Co-operative Limited is an Alberta-based agricultural co-operative with more than 120,000 member-owners. UFA’s network comprises more than 114 bulk fuel and Cardlock Petroleum locations, 34 Farm & Ranch Supply stores and a support office in Calgary, AB. Independent Petroleum Agents and over 1,000 UFA employees provide products, services and agricultural solutions to farmers, ranchers, members and commercial customers in Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan.
Episodes
- Emergency Strychnine Use: A Short‑Term Fix to a Long‑Term Problem
This episode discusses the temporary lift of the Strychnine ban in parts of Alberta and Saskatchewan to address the Richardson Ground Squirrel population surge. It explores the future challenges for farmers and ranchers when the ban is rei…
- Fuel Forecast: What’s Driving Prices and What’s Next?
This episode of Digging In with UFA, recorded in March 2026, explores the factors driving fuel price volatility and its impact on farmers and ranchers. It discusses how global and geopolitical events influence fuel prices and how the agric…
- Digging In with UFA - The Truth About Beef Part 2
This episode of Digging In with UFA, titled "The Truth About Beef Part 2," features guests Dickson Delorme and Adrienne Ivey. They discuss beef production in Canada, including cattle ranching, government oversight, and economic shifts affe…
- Digging In with UFA - The Truth About Beef Part 1
This episode of Digging In with UFA discusses beef production, cattle ranching, and public perceptions of beef. Guests Dickson Delorme and Adrienne Ivey join the conversation to share insights into the realities of modern beef production.
- Digging In with UFA - Women In Agriculture
This episode of Digging In with UFA discusses the realities, misconceptions, and histories of women in agriculture within Canada. Guests Josie Pashulka and Rachel Herbert share their perspectives on women's roles in the industry from past…
- Trailer: Season 2
This is a trailer for Season 2 of the "Digging In with UFA" podcast. The podcast will share stories from individuals in the agriculture industry, focusing on various perspectives within the sector.
- Digging in with UFA - Weather and Agriculture
This episode of Digging In with UFA discusses the impact of weather and its unpredictability on agriculture. Guests Janice Tranberg and Dickson Delorme join host Don Shafer to explore these issues.
- Digging in with UFA - Technology in Agriculture
This episode discusses the integration of technology in agriculture and its impact on daily operations. It features insights from Stuart Cullum, President of Red Deer Polytechnic, and Alberta Farmer Charlotte Wasylik, on the future of tech…
- Digging in with UFA - Family Farm Dynamics and Succession Planning
This episode of "Digging In with UFA" discusses family farm dynamics and succession planning in agriculture. Guests Maggie Van Camp and Trevor McClean join host Don Shafer to explore these topics, focusing on issues in Canadian agriculture.
- Digging in with UFA - Rural Mental Health
This episode of Digging In with UFA discusses rural mental health in Canadian agriculture. It features an honest conversation with Leslie Kelly, a Social Media Mental Health Advocate, and Shaun Haney, Host of Realag Radio, exploring mental…
- Digging in with UFA - Tariffs and Agriculture
This episode of Digging In with UFA discusses the impact of new tariffs on agriculture, with guests Scott Crockatt and Margaret Rigetti. The conversation explores how Canadian agriculture can prepare for future shifts in global trade.
- Digging in with UFA - Science and GMOs
This episode of Digging In with UFA discusses genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in agriculture. Guests Stuart Smythe and Sylvain Charlebois delve into the topic, addressing concerns and dispelling myths surrounding GMO consumption.
- Digging in with UFA - Carbon Tax 2
This episode of Digging In with UFA delves into the carbon tax. Host Don Shafer, along with guests Dr. Ellen Goddard and Don O’Connor, explore the topic further. The discussion aims to provide a deeper understanding of the carbon tax.
- Digging in with UFA - Water and Agriculture
This episode of Digging In with UFA focuses on water and its crucial role in agriculture. It features discussions with Stephen Hughes of Chinook Ranch Limited and Richard Phillips of the Bow River Irrigation District, exploring water manag…
- Digging in with UFA - Animal Health and Welfare
This episode of Digging In with UFA features a discussion on animal health and welfare in agriculture. Guests include veterinarian Joyce Van Donkersgoed and rancher/comedian Dickson Delorme (Quick Dick McDick).
- Digging in with UFA - The Changing Nature of Farming
This episode of Digging In with UFA explores the changing nature and cost of farming. Discussions with Dorothy Thengs and Tyler McCann cover the variables farmers and ranchers encounter in the farm-to-plate process.
- Digging in with UFA - Carbon Tax
This episode of "Digging In with UFA" explores the carbon tax and its implications for ranchers and farmers in Canadian agriculture. The discussion features UFA Board Member Trish Henderson and Alberta Grains Director Shannon Sereda, guide…
- Digging in with UFA - Antibiotics and Antimicrobials
This episode of Digging In with UFA discusses antibiotic and antimicrobial use in cattle production. Host Don Shafer, Ryan Kasko, and Dr. Joyce Van Donkersgoed explore how to mitigate disease in cattle while maintaining consumer safety.
- Trailer: Digging in with UFA - Antibiotics and Antimicrobials
This episode of Digging in with UFA discusses the safe use of antibiotics and antimicrobials in cattle production for ranchers and farmers. It features discussions with Ryan Kasko and Dr. Joyce Van Donkersgoed, hosted by Don Shafer.
- Digging in with UFA - Fertilizer Emission Reduction Targets
This episode of Digging In with UFA explores fertilizer emission reduction targets and their implications for farmers. The discussion features Agricultural Advocate Tara Sawyer and Agri-food Industry Expert Sylvain Charlebois, hosted by Do…
- Trailer: Digging in with UFA - Fertilizer Emission Reduction Targets
This episode of Digging In with UFA discusses fertilizer emission reduction targets and their implications for farmers. The conversation features insights from Agricultural Advocate Tara Sawyer and Agri-food Industry Expert Sylvain Charleb…