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Hump Day Recipe Highlights by Small Farm Canada magazine

Small Farm Canada is pleased to introduce Hump Day Recipe Highlights featuring recipe inspiration from 120+ magazine issues. Read more
Photo By Julie Harlow

Eighty-five cool tools under our belts makes a small farm holiday

At Small Farm Canada we have spent the last 18 months exploring the wonderful world of tools every Thursday in our Cool Tools feature. We celebrate number 85 with an axe! Read more
Photo By MacAusland Woollen Mill; SpringHill Flower Farm; Royal Canadian Falconry; Jeff Carter photos

SFCs Nov-Dec 2023 issue, a Gift of Unique Small Farm Stories and seeds

In this issue we cover a diverse mix of topics from falconry to poultry gut health, blanket making to squid fertilizer and intensive potato gardening to the irony of logging septic maintenance, a range of topics for practical living. Read more

2024 Economic Outlook - How will interest rates changes impact farm mortgages?
2024 promises a landscape of changing interest rates for small farms. An understanding of the changing landscape is vital for small farm owners as you plan for the year ahead. Read more
Explore Ontario farms with virtual reality tours
Discover Ontario's agriculture from home with www.FarmFood360.ca's latest VR tours. Immerse yourself in a berry farm experiences! Read more
Ontario's historic barns - A race against time
Ontario's old barns are vanishing fast. Join Ontario Barn Preservation's Your Old Barn Study to help save these architectural gems. Read more
Revolutionizing soil health with pulp mill waste
Explore how using pulp mill biosolids can transform soil health and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and is more sustainable. Read more
Essential winter prep tips for your tractor
Discover essential tips for winter tractor maintenance. Ensure optimal performance and longevity in cold weather. Start your winter farm preparations today! Read more
Innovating Global Food Systems – Canadian Company a Seed Grant Winners
The transformative impact of Seed Grant winners in advancing sustainable, equitable, and nutritious food systems globally. Read more

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5 key steps for successful lambing season management
Discover essential tips for managing ewes before lambing season. Learn about nutrition, body conditioning, and more to ensure a thriving lamb farm. Read more
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Surviving Winter - Perennials' Hidden Strength
Explore the mechanisms of perennial plant survival during winter. Read more
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Revitalize Your Garden with Composted Leaves
Discover the transformative benefits of composting leaves for garden soil. Dive in and harness nature’s recyclers today! Read more
Photo by Jeffrey Carter
Seasonal Tool Care - Clean & Disinfect for a Healthy Garden
Ensure your garden tools are disease-free and ready for action next season. Learn the expert approach to proper cleaning and disinfection today! Read more
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Protecting alfalfa crops from weevil threats
Learn how to tackle alfalfa weevil threats, and ensure an optimal yield for your alfalfa. Act now to protect your crops! Read more

The Massey-Ferguson 135
Call me a sentimental fool but just once I would like to circle the barnyard with a tractor with power steering. Read more

An industry first from New Holland
If you are looking for an all electric tractor capable of autonomy, 360 degree awareness, and 74 engine horsepower, you may want to consider the New Holland T4 Electric Power. Read more
An electric and autonomous tractor from Case IH
If you are looking for a sub-compact tractor capable of handling multiple jobs around the property, you may want to consider the New Holland Workmaster 25S. Read more
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The Workmaster 25S from New Holland
If you are looking for a sub-compact tractor capable of handling multiple jobs around the property, you may want to consider the New Holland Workmaster 25S. Read more
Updates to Kubota utility vehicles
Learn all about the updates from Kubota that include a new colour, utility conversion bed and cargo bed extender. Read more
ZXC SE Series mowers from Kioti
Learn all about the ZXC SE Series from Kioti that incluce a 48, 54 or 60 inch mower deck, 10 gauge steel reinforced deck and 22.5-25 hp. Read more

Health and wellness: 6 tips for disease free birds
Whether you have a large or small flock of poultry, flock health is your TOP priority. Amy Hogue provides some important information on biosecurity 101, protocol tips, information on common diseases and coop management. Read more
Raising happy chickens
What is happiness to a bird? Living out its days scratching, pecking, drinking, eating, clucking, and (if you’re a hen) laying eggs? Amy Hogue has a few tips that will keep your flock happy and healthy. Read more
Home butchering 101
It’s important to ensure everything is set up ahead of time, using a well thought out assembly-line system so the job runs smoothly from start to finish. Read more
A poultry success story
Merrifield Farms is an excellent example of small farm innovation and excellence Read more