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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
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
PEI farmer calls for enforcement of Lands Protection Act
PEI’s Lands Protection Act is designed to limit the amount of land that a person or a corporation can hold Read more
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
FEATURES
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
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The edged wonder
No matter the size or scope of the job the humble jackknife is still useful Read more
Gardening, for beauty and food
Perennials could play a larger role in our diets Read more
Adding value, a small farm option
Ontario's Meadow Lynn Farms develops a second revenue stream Read more
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Prepping for perfect storms
Extreme weather incidents are occurring more frequently and it has become even more essential that Canadian farmers are prepared for emergencies and disasters. 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
Prairieland Junior Ag Showcase
A program of special competitions designed to encourage the interest and participation of Saskatchewan young people in agriculture and rural life. Read more