When most of us think back to the summer of 2023, we will remember it as three things: hot, dry and smoky. This year, Canada has experienced one of the worst wildfire seasons on record, with more than 1,000 active fires burning in August. For those of us lucky enough to not be directly affected […] Read more
Stories by Jody Wacowich
Think safety when working alone
In recognition of Canadian Agricultural Safety Week March 12-18, here’s a sobering safety fact: 50 percent of farm safety incidents in Canada occur when the victim is working alone. The average farmer and rancher spends a significant amount of time working alone. This leaves us vulnerable to on-farm accidents causing injuries or deaths. It is […] Read more
Navigating Alberta’s new safety rules
Farmers, we get it. Whenever a new agriculture-specific bill is adopted, you rightfully ask: “how does this apply to me?” Rarely are there easy answers, especially when they come in the form of legislation that is long, wordy, and, let’s be honest, not that fun of a read. A recent example of this is the […] Read more
