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Tips to Prevent Frostbite While Working on the Farm
Protect yourself from frostbite with these prevention tips. Understand the causes, symptoms, and treatments to stay safe while working outdoors this winter. Read more
BC Helping tree-fruit growers adapt to climate change
British Columbia's $5M Tree Fruit Climate Resiliency Program helps growers protect orchards from extreme weather with funding for equipment, innovative projects, and sustainability. Read more
Eco-friendly methods cover cropping, nitrogen management, and rotational grazing get support
The On-Farm Climate Action Fund expands with $300 million to support farmers in adopting climate-friendly techniques and improving soil health, water quality, and sustainability. Read more
British Columbia Ostrich Farm challenges CFIA Cull Order
Canada is tackling avian influenza to protect poultry farms and public health. CFIA enforces biosecurity, humane depopulation, and compensation to support farmers and prevent outbreaks. Read more
How Dry Farming Helps Farmers Beat Drought
Discover how dry farming helps farmers grow crops with minimal water. Learn innovative techniques to retain soil moisture and adapt to drought conditions for sustainable agriculture. Read more
Canadian Stuart van Staalduinen recognized by International Horticulture Producers
Canadian grower Stuart van Staalduinen was a finalist for the IGOTY 2025 award by AIPH, recognizing his leadership at Bayview Flowers and contributions to the horticulture industry. Read more
FEATURES
What is local, sustainable and organic in plant nutrition?
There are some up and coming products out there for plant nutrition. Products like molasses, Squid Juice and wool. Today we would also like to discuss an alfalfa-based fertilizer option. Read more
It’s time for the Guelph Organic Conference and SFC will be there!
Small Farm Canada heads to the Guelph Organic Conference on Friday January 24th and Saturday January 25th. See you at the Heritage Livestock Canada booth downstairs outside Peter Clark Hall. Read more
Selling homemade treats in Alberta made easy
Learn how to start your own home-based food business in Alberta. Discover key steps, food safety regulations, labeling requirements, and tips for selling online or at local markets. Read more
Easy guide to selling food from home in Nova Scotia
Learn how to start a home-based food business in Nova Scotia with easy steps, including selling low-risk foods, following regulations, and using e-commerce tools to manage orders and payments. Read more
Selling food from home in Ontario - A complete guide
Starting a home-based food business in Ontario requires understanding legal requirements, food safety standards, and proper licensing. Learn how to navigate the regulations and start your food venture safely. Read more
Notes from the Larkspur Supper Club
Restoring the Farm Boat
It took a summer of tinkering, sanding, plugging and painting, but just after the first hard frost when the boating season was over, the engine sputtered to life. Read more
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Equipment
Kubota’s new M6-1 Series
If you are looking for a vehicle with a front loader joystick with shuttle shift and range gear buttons, Xpress Restart and a stationary PTO Switch you may want to consider the new M6-1 Series from Kubota. Read more
Robust KATR Robot Enhances Off-Road Work
Kubota’s KATR robot is a compact, all-terrain solution designed for agriculture and construction, featuring advanced stability control and versatile functionality for challenging terrains. Read more
Is Technology the answer to labour shortages on berry farms?
Oxbo’s AutoFill technology revolutionizes blueberry harvesting by reducing labor by up to 75%, increasing efficiency, and ensuring consistent lug weights, streamlining the entire harvesting process. Read more
Kubota’s new RTV-X
If you are looking for a vehicle with heavy duty multi-purpose tires to handle rugged terrain, independent rear suspension and LED lights you may want to consider the new RTV-X Series from Kubota. Read more
What’s new with New Holland’s telehandlers?
If you are looking for a telehandler with a 7-inch LCD display, Rearview camera, Forklift Mode and Loading Mode you may want to consider the new TH Series telehandlers from New Holland. Read more
Poultry
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