Family embraces new methods to farm efficiently
LOMOND, Alta. — An array of construction and farm equipment toys are lined up outside the office…
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Couple thrives as modern, big acre farmers
GIBBONS, Alta. — Mike Kalisvaart represents a new generation of prairie farmer who spends as much…
Grass-fed meat business includes herd of Dexters
MIRROR, Alta. — Cows and their calves come running toward Mary Ann Stevenson when she walks into…
Large family works together, plays together
MARSDEN, Sask. — Every child deserves a home, agree Arianne and Otto Koedyk.
That’s why the…
Couple farms between jobs, hobbies, home renovations
HAWARDEN, Sask. — Jean and Ernie Pryor have worked in the far north and hiked the high Andes of…
RCMP officer, songwriter stake their claim
VALEMOUNT, B.C. — An RCMP officer and a singer-songwriter may not seem like the perfect fit for…
Near death experience changes attitude toward work, family
WINKLER, Man. — Randy Froese leans back in his chair, shakes his head and smiles at the domestic…
Juggling cattle operation with family a balancing act
PONTEIX, Sask. — It’s a busy time for Ross and Tara Davidson of Lonesome Dove Ranch. Calves are…
Internet helps farmers keep in touch during getaway
This spring, Heidi and Matt Reimer will move to the Reimer family farm, while the elder farmers…
Orchard owners experiment with new fruit crop
BIRCH HILLS, Sask. — Building a new fruit enterprise takes time, perseverance, money, patience…
