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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
Dairy Farmers pull ad after complaints
Advertisement claiming growth hormone-free milk didn’t account for natural growth hormones Read more
Opportunity in campertunity?
With Campertunity, campers can book on private land, avoid expensive re-sales of campsites and easily book a camping vacation. Read more
It’s an ill wind that doesn’t blow someone some good
Climate change pushes truffle farms north Read more
Tightly knit
B.C. co-founders Lynda Drury and Amy Crook were inspired to launch the Vancouver Island Fibreshed as a way of blending their passion for fibre with their concern for social justice, climate change and local agriculture. Read more
Solutions for worm control in goats and sheep
The American Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control is sharing its findings on its website. Read more
FEATURES
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Oh, my aching back!
Top tips for treating common farm-related injuries, and for preventing them in the first place. Read more
Erin Wilson
No more local meat
How bureaucracy and big processors killed small abattoirs and what can be done. Read more
Q&A — Gaining grip on your slipping sock sanity
Perhaps the most universal truth of farming friction: if you wear a pair of socks, at least one will fall down. How to stop the dreaded case of the falling sock ... Read more
Best in show — reserving Canada’s poultry show tradition
For poultry breeders, showing is about more than just tradition, it provides them with accreditation that their birds conform to the holy grail of poultry breeding, The American Standard of Perfection. Read more
Many eggs, many baskets
What is being learned from the Crop Climate Project 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
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
From farm to freezer: Preparing your birds for slaughter
When preparing birds for slaughter, the main theme is “less is more.” Less stress on birds equates to fewer injuries and deaths, and therefore an overall better meat product. Read more
CALENDAR
Canada's Farm Progress Show
Canada’s Farm Progress Show brings more than 40,000 producers, manufacturers, buyers and industry experts together for a global summit of innovation in dryland farming, technology, business, modern living and entertainment. Read more