Episode 42 - Darren Hebert & Sean Mitchell

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 focused on bridging the gap between research and practical application through effective knowledge transfer, translation, and communications. Joining the conversation are Darren Hebert, president and founder, and Sean Mitchell, program manager, from the Natural Resources Training Group (NRTG). While NRTG works primarily in the natural sciences and alongside Indigenous communities across Canada, their hands-on teaching philosophy directly aligns with the core goals of agricultural extension. From closing the practical skill gap to building confidence through optimism and hope, this episode offers a deep dive into how knowledge successfully transforms from instruction into actionable results in the field. Website: https://theextensionists.com X: https://x.com/thextensionists LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/104093329/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563563092114 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theextensionists/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheExtensionists TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theextensionists Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theextensionists.bsky.social *The Extensionists - Conversations with Great Thinkers in Agriculture* is a Burr Forest Group production with new episodes airing every other week on Tuesdays. Hosts Toban Dyck and Jay Whetter have in-depth conversations with industry experts, researchers, innovators, and farmers about the latest developments in agriculture and their implications. With a focus on making complex agricultural topics accessible and engaging, *The Extensionists* bridges the gap between research and farming by connecting the agricultural community to great ideas and thinkers. *The Extensionists* is produced and edited by Kelvin Dalke with support from Abby Wall, researched by Ashley Robinson, and marketed by Michelle McMullen.