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Happy Pride Month

Every Wednesday, Small Farm Canada will highlight a Canadian farm, collective and/or organization strengthening LGBTQ+ representation. Read more
Share your favourite family recipes with Small Farm Canada

The recipes shared with Small Farm Canada will be shared in our magazine and on our website. Read more
Small Farms and Artisans

Almost every rural community share a community of artisans, artists, and other creative people. Read more

Industrial farming in the Northwest Territories
As climate warms, industrial farming operations in the Northwest Territories are becoming increasingly viable. Read more
The importance of bees as pollinators
Cannesberges Bécancour farm relies on honeybees to pollinate its cranberries however, the honeybee population in Canada is declining. Read more
National Farmers Union releases an updated comprehensive assessment
The Second Edition of the report includes significant methodology changes from NIR 2022 on calculating several categories of emissions and fluxes. Read more
Celebrate Pollinator Week
National Pollinator Week is an annual event celebrated internationally to support pollinator health. Read more
Sun out, gardening tools out
It’s the first day of summer as well as the longest day of the year. This is important for gardeners because of the effect on how their plants flower in their garden. Read more
Gluten-Free Oats Market expects a CAGR of 7.8%
Future Market Insights recently launched a report on Gluten-Free Oats Market as the demand for allergen-free products surges. Read more

Sweet Digz Farm strive to implement sustainable farming methods
Small scale farm partners with other local farms to expand their market and operates a community supported agriculture program. Read more
Alberta school launches Agriculture Discovery Centre
The Agriculture Discovery Centre is providing students a hands-on opportunity to learn about a variety of facets of farming, including taking care of crops and livestock. Read more
Fierte Agricolé brings together LBGTQ+ people who share a common interest in agriculture
Fierte Agricolé is a non-profit organization for LBGTQ+ people interested in agriculture, rural life, etc. Read more
Rose to the occasion
Roses are staple plants in the landscape! Read more
Rainbow Chard Collective promotes farmers to be themselves
The Rainbow Chard Collective is a group designed to make LGBTQ+ farmers feel safe and supported in an industry that can be homophobic. Read more

That's a horrible idea. What time?
My cardiologist recently asked me if I thought I was in good health and I replied that I thought I was. Then he went through a checklist of my past health issues which included a bolt in my foot, a partial hip replacement, a broken shoulder... Read more

Islands Agriculture Show 2022
The Islands Agriculture Show is Vancouver Island's Largest Agriculture Event of the Year. Read more
Jul 6, 2022
Seeds Canada Annual Meeting 2022
A three-day annual meeting filled with events and sessions for delegates and families to attend. Read more
Jul 11, 2022Jul 14, 2022
Ontario Forage Expo 2022
At this year’s Ontario Forage Expo 2022, demonstrations will include equipment from leaders in forage production equipment. Read more
Jul 14, 2022

Overview of the John Deere 1025R
Jared Healy gives an overview of the John Deere 1025R, one of JD’s most versatile tractors. Read more
Kioti introduces new factory cab
Kioti unveils a new cab option, the Factory Cab, available in the spring of 2022. Read more
Kubota talks new L02 Series compact tractors
Join Beau Woodbury, Project Manager at Kubota, unveils its L02 series as the top selling compact tractor in the United States. 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
Could your birds make you sick?
Regular contributor Amy Hogue, looks at five health risks that could be living in your coop Read more