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Tune in to Julie Harlow discussing seasonal greenery side hustle
Join Small Farm Canada Editor, Julie Harlow, as she leads an online webinar on seasonal greenery business opportunity. Read more
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Small Farm Canada
Annual Seed Guide is here!
Small Farm Canada's November - December 2022 issue includes the ever-popular Annual Seed Guide for 2023. Read more
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Small Farm Canada
Show off your Poultry Housing Pride
Small Farm Canada is accepting photos and videos of all poultry housing and runs to feature online. Read more
NEWS
Spotted Lanternfly – Keep Out!
Julie Harlow discusses an extremely destructive invasive species I North America called the spotted lanternfly. Read more
Dog Maintenance
All dogs need to see a veterinarian regularly. Read more on how to maintenance for dogs’ ears, eyes, fur, teeth and paws. Read more
Recognizing 10 Agri-Food Champions at FFCO’s Harvest Gala
FFCO honours Agri-Food Champions that represented excellence in their industry and in building consumer connections. Read more
Beef Farmers of Ontario awarded the 2022 Paul Mistele Award
Celebrating agriculture excellence at Harvest Gala Read more
The ABC’s of Bees by Certified Bee Master
Julie Harlow shares the story of Certified Bee Master, Deborah Acheson in the November-December issue of Small Farm Canada. Read more
USask PhD student dedicates research on reducing fertilizer
Loveleen Dhillon is committed to investigating how to improve nitrogen fixation to optimize pea crop yields in Canada. Read more
FEATURES
Does your rural mailbox meet the specifications?
To ensure safe delivery of mail, rural mailboxes must meet Canada Post specifications. Read more
Ontario Poultry Industry advises strict biosecurity
Learn biosecurity protocols that can be implemented on-farm to minimize the chances of spreading HPAI virus. Read more
Become an organic advocate now
66% of Canadians are buying organic. Learn how to be involved all year long. Read more
It’s Fall Fair season across Canada
Check out the various fall fairs, expositions and exhibitions happening near you. Read more
Protect your horse from West Nile virus
West Nile virus affects horses’ central nervous system. Learn the signs and precautions of this emerging disease. Read more
Notes from the Larkspur Supper Club
The Summer Nothing Worked
This was not a good summer to go near an emergency department, renew a passport, get a driver’s test, buy a vehicle, fly anywhere, or get anyone to answer a phone. Read more
CALENDAR
CFGA Conference 2022
The theme of the CFGA Conference 2022 is Cross Pollination: Co-Creating Ideas in the Forage Industry. Read more
Nov 29, 2022Dec 2, 2022
Prairie Cereals Summit 2022
Join Alberta Barley and the Alberta Wheat Commission as they host the 5th annual Prairie Cereals Summit in Banff. Read more
Dec 7, 2022Dec 9, 2022
Seasonal Greenery
Seasonal greenery can be a winning and welcoming winter opportunity. Read more
Dec 7, 2022
Equipment
Small Farm Canada
Kioti RX Series overview
Learn all about Kioti’s RX Series of tractors that boasts nine different models for different kinds of farm work. Read more
Small Farm Canada
The T25 from TYM Tractors
Read all about TYM’s T235 sub-compact tractor. National Sales Manager of TYM, David Aulten, discusses its features and specs. Read more
Small Farm Canada
New cab available for LS Tractor’s MT225s
Read all about LS Tractor’s MT225s including its unique design, features and specs. Read more
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Should You Buy a Zero Turn or a Lawn Tractor?
Aside from price and availability, choosing a mower depends on mobility, maneuverability, simplicity, speed and much more. Small Farm Canada lists the pros and cons between zero-turn mowers and lawn tractors. Read more
Case IH adds to Farmall lineup
Case IH now has 12 models in its Farmall lineup with three latest additions. Read more
Poultry
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
