Sask. farm makes its Wheat Crunch product using Khorasan wheat, an ancient grain that it has been growing for 10 years
From Our Farm to You is the slogan of Dosch Organic Acres’ Wheat Crunch snack food. It is made from Khorasan wheat roasted in cold-pressed high-oleic safflower oil and comes in three package sizes and nine flavours. Available in most large grocery stores and many health food stores across Western Canada, Wheat Crunch is produced […] Read moreStories by Andrea Geary
Man. flower farm blossoms
Masagana means abundant, plentiful and prosperous in Tagalog and this word reflects Lourdes Still’s wish for her growing business. Masagana Flower Farm and Studio is on a rural property near La Broquerie, Man., and is owned by Still and her husband. Here, Still gradually expanded her U-pick flower farm and opened her new studio, in […] Read more
Artist depicts the Prairies in wool
A hooked yarn art project depicts flora and fauna native to the region in pieces representing every letter of the alphabet
Regina crafter Shelly Nicolle-Phillips’ A, B, Cs are three-flowered avens, bison or buffalo, and crocus — with each letter and its corresponding subject created in hooked yarn. Over the past two years, Nicolle-Phillips has used her creativity and rug hooking skills in her Prairie Alphabet Project. For each letter of the alphabet, she has designed […] Read more
Prairie haskap production sees steady growth
The latest varieties are the second generation developed through the University of Saskatchewan’s breeding program
Most commonly called by its Japanese name, haskap, this berry is also known as honeyberry and sweet berry or blue honeysuckle. It is native to the northern boreal forests in Asia, Europe and North America. Its history can be traced back hundreds of years on Japan’s Hokkaido Island.
Shearers provide vital service for sheep sector
A younger generation is joining the small group of professional shearers who ply their trade across Western Canada
Wrestling a bleating mass of dirty wool weighing more than 200 pounds, flipping it onto its back or side, then wielding an electric shearer — that’s the normal routine for a sheep shearer. “It’s super physical,” said Bethan Lewis, a young shearer from Alexander, Man. All sheep should be shorn once a year to keep […] Read more
Man. mead company invites public to taste their product
Bee Boyzz Honey and Meadery owners offer tasting events at their shop, where participants learn about mead and bees
Julie and Kon Paseschnikoff, owners and operators of Bee Boyzz Honey and Meadery, took their bottled honey wines and canned craft meads to the Icelandic Festival in Gimli, Man., in early August and found a match made in heaven. Iceland, like many countries, has a history with mead, an alcoholic beverage made with fermented honey. […] Read more
Close-knit community gathers again
Manitoba Fibre Festival will mark its 10th anniversary when it returns after a two-year break prompted by COVID-19
After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID pandemic, the Manitoba Fibre Festival is being held on Sept. 9-10 at Winnipeg’s Red River Exhibition Place. Festival co-ordinator Margaret Brook said she can hardly wait to see the many vendors, artisans, farmers and guests. “We are so glad to be celebrating our 10th year by getting […] Read more
Direct marketing can pay off
Phil Veldhuis asks his students in the University of Manitoba’s agriculture diploma program to think about ways to add value to a farm through direct sales. “It’s a bit of a passion of mine to see farms diversify,” said Veldhuis, who is also a beekeeper near Starbuck, Man. “A new enterprise is a good way […] Read more
Producers find benefits in electrolyzed water
Users of the technology include livestock producers and greenhouse operators concerned about poor water quality
Western Canadian livestock producers and greenhouse operators are talking about the added benefits of using electrolyzed water. Electrolyzed water, also known as anolyte, is created when a generator uses an electrolyzer (cell) to electrically activate a common salt solution. A diaphragm separates it into two chambers (positive anode chamber and negative cathode chamber), each having […] Read more
Potato farm named grower of the year
A commitment to food safety and meeting top grading standards are paying off for the Schmidt family. Peter Schmidt and son Juston were recently recognized by Peak of the Market and received the Grower of the Year award. Peak of the Market chief executive officer Pamela Kolochuk said the award is given annually to a […] Read more
