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What we learned from building a high tunnel
In this DIY dispatch, regular contributor, Lily Jackson, tells her family's story of building a 14.5' x 32' high tunnel. Read more
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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
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Talking turkey
These much-maligned birds are curious and social and not as dense as they might seem Read more
NEWS
Oomph for N
Envita nitrogen colonizer to be registered for sale in Canada Read more
The stress of watering
Water, soil splashed on leaves, and simply touching plants can stimulate their immune systems. Read more
Manitoba small farmers looking for insurance options
A bad year is a bad year, no matter what size the operation Read more
Sequester carbon, earn cash
An American startup is paying farmers to adopt planet-friendly practices Read more
Beached cows
Cows survive being swept out to sea in the wake of Hurricane Dorian. Read more
FEATURES
Day of the Triffids? No, it’s Day of the Goldenrod!
Five ways goldenrod (or the undead weed on your own farm) is like a zombie movie. Read more
Cannabis comment
An industry going to pot — and forgetting about small producers Read more
Seedlings sales for fun and profit
Five small farmers share their insights on growing and selling seedlings Read more
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Cut flowers: what your farm needs this year
(And why Canada is a great place to get started) Read more
Repairs made simple
Save money by fixing farm machinery yourself. With a few basic tools, a positive attitude and a supply of hand cleaner and shop towels, great things can be accomplished. Read more
Equipment
Delving into old tractors
Powering the Massey Harris 101 Read more
Cable news
With a few simple tools, anyone can do basic rewiring on equipment Read more
Linked — All about chains
There are as many types of chain as there are uses for it – and all have specific criteria to meet with generally a very limited amount of maintenance to keep them working. Read more
Poultry
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2020 Hatchery Guide
Where to get your chicks in Canada 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
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