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A calling to raise buffalo
Farming bison has its challenges — the animals can be aggressive, set-up costs are high, they eat a lot, and breeding stock is expensive. But Mike Water felt compelled to raise buffalo and found peace along the way. Read more
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Slow triumph
When leafy spurge began to spread rapidly on his 80-acre farm near Saskatoon, Barry Ukrainec knew he had to act. Here is an account of his incredible efforts to deal with the invasive species. Read more
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On the wild side — foraging for mushrooms
Selling an overabundance of tomatoes and peppers at a farmer's market in Newfoundland, led Shawn Dawson down the path to marketing his foraged mushrooms and berries. Here is his story and tips for sustainable foraging. Read more
NEWS
Lustrous lambs
In New Zealand, where merino sheep are plentiful, every once in a while a farmer finds a lamb with straight, lustrous hair Read more
Roosters can’t hear themselves crow
Scientists in Belgium questioned how could a rooster crow so loudly and not damage its own hearing. Read more
Nothing new about quinoa
A relative of quinoa was eaten more than 3000 years ago in Ontario, based on the findings of charred remains of the seeds. Read more
Glyphosate risk
Exposure to glyphosate-based herbicides, such as Roundup® and Ranger Pro®, leads to a higher risk of acquiring Non-Hodgkin lymphoma Read more
Farm 2 Fork look to deliver meat, transparency and sustainability
The more Jonnel Sloane talked to customers, the more he noticed a desire for more natural, organic options when buying chicken, pork, lamb or other meats. Read more
What’s going on at ACORN?
Tumultuous times at farming organization Read more
FEATURES
La resistance
What new antibiotic regulations mean for farmers—and for public health in general Read more
2019 Education Guide
Regular contributor Janet Wallace has assembled a list of resources and courses to help you learn more about farming. Read more
Disbudding goat kids
Should you? What are the options? Read more
A glowing review — working on diesel glow plugs
The only maintenance to glow plugs is to ensure that the wiring is clean and tight. That’s it. When they stop glowing, replace them. Read more
Lorain Ebbett-Rideout
The edged wonder
No matter the size or scope of the job the humble jackknife is still useful Read more
Equipment
String theory
Everything you ever needed to know about rope Read more
Maintaining three-point tractor hydraulics
Dan Kerr takes you through the steps of replacing the piston O-ring in a three point hydraulic cylinder Read more
Fasteners ... and tidy workshops
Stamped on the head of bolts are hash marks that indicate the bolts strength Read more
Poultry
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
Could your birds make you sick?
Regular contributor Amy Hogue, looks at five health risks that could be living in your coop Read more
Dead on: Straight talk about euthanizing poultry
Euthanasia can be a tough subject for a farmer who has dedicated months and sometimes years to nurturing their birds, Read more
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