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SFC Harvest Issue features wonderful Canadian wool and more!

We feature the wonders of Canadian wool and the people working its possibilities in the fall issue. As well as lavender business acumen, wildfire resilience, selling local, canning tomatoes and more! Read more
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We are also celebrating Cary Rideout and The Old Farmer’s 2024 Almanac

This year’s edition of the Old Farmers Almanac contains a story originally published by Small Farm Canada magazine and written by Cary Rideout in 2017. This story by Cary Rideout is called Boundary Lines Read more
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Calling seed producers and sellers the SFC 2024 Seed Guide is underway

Work on the 2024 Small Farm Canada Seed Guide is underway. Calling all seed producers and sellers, contact us to be included in the seed guide directory. Read more

Cleanfarms Initiates fall collection of Agri-waste in British Columbia
Cleanfarms is hosting fall collection events in BC, enabling farmers to dispose of unwanted agricultural pesticides and old livestock/equine medications safely. Read more
Alberta farms impacted by avian infuenza
Tips to Protect your small flock from avian influenza Read more
Celebrate Alpacas - Discover Canadian alpaca farm days
Discover the charm of alpacas this September with Canadian Alpaca Farm Days! Dive into a world of learning, fun, and unique alpaca experiences. Join us for an unforgettable adventure! Read more
Looking for a way to safely dispose of pesticides and medications in BC?
Cleanfarms is hosting fall collection events in BC, enabling farmers to dispose of unwanted agricultural pesticides and old livestock/equine medications safely. Read more
Top plowmen crowned at Fierce Ontario competition
Local plowmen shine as they compete for prestigious awards and the chance to represent Ontario in next year's Canadian Plowing Championships. Read more
Celebrating a Decade of Saskatchewan's Food Farm Education
Join Saskatchewan students in celebrating 10 years of immersive farming education. Discover agriculture hands-on. Read more

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Growing Tulips – September planting is the key to success
Discover how to cultivate beautiful tulips in your garden. Follow these expert tips for a vibrant spring display. Get started today! Read more
Cultivating Sweet Alyssum for Enhanced Garden Benefits
Elevate your garden's health with fast-growing Sweet Alyssum—an annual that suppresses weeds and lures beneficial insects. Discover how to nurture this Brassicaceae family plant for a thriving garden ecosystem. Read more
Cover Crops - A Small Farm's Secret to Success
Explore the crucial questions to ask before integrating cover crops into your farm rotation. Discover how they can benefit your small farm. Read more
Thriving Winter Wheat
Discover the hardy allure of winter wheat for small farms. Boost soil health, prevent erosion, and enrich your fields for bountiful crops. Take action now! Read more
Unveil the Marvel of Triticale
Embrace the potential of Triticale cultivation on your small farm. Learn how to grow this nutritious hybrid grain through simple steps for a bountiful harvest. Start reaping the rewards today! Read more

Work From Home has Become the Cutting Edge
The biggest change that the pandemic wrought on our society was to give a lot of people the first opportunity in their adult lives to stop doing what they were doing and stay home. Read more

Updates to Kubota utility vehicles
Learn all about the updates from Kubota that include a new colour, utility conversion bed and cargo bed extender. Read more
ZXC SE Series mowers from Kioti
Learn all about the ZXC SE Series from Kioti that incluce a 48, 54 or 60 inch mower deck, 10 gauge steel reinforced deck and 22.5-25 hp. Read more
New hay tedders from Krone
Learn all about the Hay Tedder from Krone that includes an OptiTurn Tooth feature, widths between 18' and 60' and Boundary Spread features. Read more
John Deere updates the 6R Series
Learn all about the 6R Series from John Deere that includes a 165 rated horsepower option and precise weighing. Read more
Kubota introduces new balers
Learn all about the BV5200SC14 and the BC5200SC25 from Kubota that bale diameters of 4 feet x 6.5 feet and 80 - 100 horsepower. Read more

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