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F4F - Chris Koch - Farming with No Arms or Legs

F4F - Chris Koch - Farming with No Arms or Legs

FromFarm4Profit Podcast


F4F - Chris Koch - Farming with No Arms or Legs

FromFarm4Profit Podcast

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Length:
54 minutes
Released:
Jan 25, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Chris Koch – “X” @IfICan79 5.7k   Insta @Ifican.chriskoch 17.3k    Facebook 49khttps://www.ifican.ca/aboutAwesome show!Whether you are interviewing someone or just talking I have learned from every show. I am an engineer by trade but love farming. This show has taught me so much and I love discussing it with farmer friends!Manure hauling Mike via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/11/24  born and raised in the small farming and ranching community of Nanton, Alberta.Within hours of when I was born my grandma was informed that my parents gave birth to a healthy baby boy however, I was missing both arms and both legs. Without any hesitation whatsoever she simply pointed out the fact that, “Bruce (my father) never did finish anything he started”.I grew up just like any other small-town kid. I played road hockey and baseball with all the others my ageI helped out on my grandpa’s farm operating equipment whenever I could. Life was pretty normal.study History and Psychology at University as well as working with The War Amputations of Canada.The War Amps was always, and still continues to be a very important influence in my life.Their Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program has assisted thousands of kids across Canada who were either born missing limbs or lost them due to accidents or for other various reasons.After being away from home for about five or six years it was time to move back to southern Alberta.the opportunity to start working on “If I Can…”It had originally started off as a travel show idea“If I Can…” has since evolved into a message that I deliver via the videos on YouTube as well as speaking at schools, conferences and various other events and venues.Fast-forward to today and I still continue to work in the farming and ranching industry. When I’m not out in the field I am traveling around as a motivational speaker.Been on with Oprah Network (Dr. OZ), has a TedX talkSkateboarding a 10k in Switzerland, completed multiple marathons,Where has he traveled? How does he best learn something new? Jail/Prison for a year or:Never participate in another raceNever speak to a group of kids againFavorite FoodFavorite DrinkGuilty PleasureHow long would he spend in prison to have legs?   Or arms?Which would he rather have?
Released:
Jan 25, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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Our mission is to provide farms and operators an independent and unbiased outlet for information related to increasing the profitability of their farming operation. We will be providing farms and operators of all sizes and experience levels access to the latest trends, projections, and the tools necessary to increase farming profitability. We will take each episode to deliver latest news, what's working for active farms, and a topic of focus each episode. Remember, if you aren't farming for profit you won't be farming for long.