Life on the Coast
Welcome to the Life on the Coast Podcast
Welcome to Huron County’s Life on the Coast… a podcast about topics of importance and interest in Huron County.
The first series on the podcast will focus on the topic of farm succession planning and will touch on why it’s a critical priority, what happens if farms don’t have succession plans in place, and we get the perspective from the founders, in-laws, and the next generation.
The second series on the podcast will focus on the topic of workforce recruitment & retention from a variety of perspectives.
The Huron County’s Life on the Coast Podcast is funded and produced by the County of Huron. This podcast is hosted by Roz Elliott. The views expressed in this podcast are not necessarily those of the County of Huron.
Workforce & Recruitment
Workforce Recruitment & Retention – Retiree’s Perspective
Audio PlayerJoin our host Roz Elliott and guests Mary DeCarlo and Wanda Harvey as we dive into the perspective of retirees reentering the workforce.
Workforce Recruitment & Retention – Youth Perspective
Audio PlayerJoin our host Roz Elliott and guests with Ethan Hewitt, Maggie Durnin, and Hannah Pollock as we focus in on the youth perspective of workforce recruitment and retention.
Workforce Recruitment & Retention – The Future of Housing
Audio PlayerJoin our host Roz Elliott and guests with Hugh Burgsma, Brock Hodgins, Phil Van Raay, and Denise Van Amersfoort as we discuss ways to create density-conscious housing options
Workforce Recruitment & Retention – Employer’s Perspective
Audio PlayerJoin our host Roz Elliott and guests with Rob Reid & Aljay David, Rebecca Ferguson, Adam VanderLoo, and Sandra Regier as these employers give their perspectives on the best ways to recruit and retain employees.
Workforce Recruitment & Retention – Economic Perspective
Audio PlayerJoin our host Roz Elliott and guest Vicki Lass, Huron County’s Director of Economic Development as we take a look at the workforce situation in Huron County.
Workforce Recruitment & Retention – Newcomer Perspective
Audio PlayerJoin our host Roz Elliott and guests Rachael Bridge and Prisha Beharry as these newcomers to Canada and Huron County give their perspectives on their experiences moving to Huron County to live and work.
Farm Succession Planning
Farm Succession Planning – Setting the Stage
Audio PlayerJoin our host Roz Elliott and guests Brad Chandler, Gwen Devereaux, and Vicki Lass as we discuss the critical importance of farm transition planning from the perspectives of business leaders, community, and local government.
Farm Succession Planning – What Happens If You Don’t
Audio PlayerJoin our host Roz Elliott as we go deeper and take a step inside the succession and transition planning process with trusted strategic business consultant Jim Lynn. This episode explores why farm succession planning is critical to the success of the family unit and the farm itself.
Farm Succession Planning – The Next Generation
Audio PlayerJoin our host Roz Elliott and guests Emily Morrison and Derek Van Dieten as we steer the conversation to the next generation stepping up to assume leadership and accountability for Huron’s vast agricultural basin.
Farm Succession Planning – Founding Fathers
Audio PlayerJoin our host Roz Elliott and guests Glen McNeil, Don Mitenburg, Jeff Van Soest as we explore the perspective of the fathers of the farm. Those who are transitioning the farm to the younger generation share their thoughts on stepping back, putting trust in their families and professionals, and their legacy.
Farm Succession Planning – Female Founders
Audio PlayerJoin our host Roz Elliott and guests Teresa Van Raay, Anita van Hittersum, and Vanda McNeil as we discuss the pride, investment, and joy these founding females have in their family farm.
Farm Succession Planning – In-Laws
Audio PlayerJoin our host Roz Elliott and guests with Chris Spaleta and Florence Witherspoon as we focus on the support system that surrounds the farm and look to the in-laws; those who married into farm families.