Glacier FarmMedia — During a private event hosted by Glacier FarmMedia during the 2025 Crop Production Show, the second episode of the Western Producer‘s documentary series, Welcome to the Farm Show, made its debut.
On Jan. 14, guests gathered in the high tower of the Sheraton Cavalier in Saskatoon for the premiere of License to Drive. It showcases equipment close-ups, in-the-cab footage and equipment exhibitors.
This is the second of three episodes in the documentary series, which is a behind-the-scenes look at what happens during Ag in Motion, the annual outdoor farm show that happens every July near Langham, Sask.
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With the equipment focus in mind, GFM’s machinery editor, Scott Garvey, is featured sharing his knowledge. Many will know Garvey from his videos and articles on all different types of farm machinery.
In the film, Garvey shared tidbits such as how and why farm machines adopted tracks instead of tires and what being at the show is like, likening it to DisneyWorld for farmers.
This episode’s focus is on the big equipment, while the first episode features cattle and livestock handling equipment. Episode one launched in November during Canadian Western Agribition. The third and final episode will launch in February.
Melonee Ochitwa, GFM’s Saskatchewan sales and sponsorship co-ordinator, has had a hand in the organization of Ag in Motion for the last three years and has also appeared in the documentary.
She shared her excitement about the series and at seeing the second episode come to life, after having a sneak peak at some of the clips before hand.
“It’s amazing when it all comes together, and it’s always so exciting. And it always amazes me how they can kind of take all these little pieces and put it together and make it a show.”
Ochitwa has a background in agricultural manufacturing, and comes from a farm family, so she’s familiar with what’s important to farmers when looking at equipment. Ag in Motion is a great spot to do it, too, she added, with the ability to do more than just look.
“It really gives them those touch points of being able to see … but when they can actually experience it, feel it, see it run, it just makes all the difference.”
The show features equipment demonstrations and the ability to test drive the machinery. Garvey gets the chance to do just that in the documentary, even having a little competition with Western Producer editor Robin Booker.
This casualness adds to the community feel of the show, which Garvey and Ochitwa say is a key piece of it.
“It doesn’t matter whether you’re a competitor, you know, side by side,” Ochitwa said.
“When you’re at Ag in Motion, everybody is friends, you’re all friends in the business trying to provide the best solution for our farmers.”
Episode two, License to Drive, is available on YouTube. Episode one, Working Cattle, and other ag videos, such as Garvey’s equipment features, are also available on the Western Producer‘s YouTube channel.
