Survey shows farmers are paying more attention to safe practices, but injury statistics are still ‘awfully high’
CHARLOTTETOWN — Seventy-five percent of farmers think they do their work safely most of the time, but four in 10 reported injuries in a new Farm Credit Canada survey. In the study, 11 producers reported a personal, family or employee injury in the last decade. Robin Anderson of the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association, who shared […] Read moreStories by Karen Morrison
Managing stress helps ensure golden years shine: doctor
TORONTO — Recognize periods of high stress in life and learn to manage them, delegates were told during the Advancing Women in Agriculture conference in Toronto this month. Dr. Marla Shapiro shared her own story facing breast cancer, the sudden death of an infant and the fatal illness of a 25-year-old daughter. “Stop and give […] Read more
Agriculture rife with dangers
CHARLOTTETOWN — Farmers showed a three-fold reduction in their rate of injuries when applying four of six steps commonly used in hazard reduction in industrial workplaces. Niels Koehncke of the Canadian Centre for Health and Safety in Agriculture presented the findings of the study led by the centre’s Jim Dosman at the Canadian Agricultural Safety […] Read more
Dangers lurk in the workplace
Karen Morrison reports from the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association annual meeting in Charlottetown Regulation and policy are not the best ways to create change on the farm and reduce injuries to children, delegates at the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association annual conference heard this month. “We know trying to get into policy and regulation is not […] Read more
Alta. family lives quiet life among the cows
Purebred Charolais and commercial cow herds are easy to handle and provide cash flow throughout the year
RYLEY, Alta. — William and Christa Winsnes get instant gratification marketing halves of beef off their six-quarter farm at Ryley. They enjoy finishing their purebred Charolais with grain and barley and hearing consumers say it’s the “best beef ever eaten.” “You can charge a premium for that,” said William, who likes the breed because of […] Read more
Women in ag face unique business challenges
Karen Morrison reports from the recent Advancing Women leadership conference held in Toronto. “Why are so many women at the Royal York driving pick-up trucks?” one presenter joked during the Advancing Women leadership conference in Toronto earlier this month. “We’re here to learn and inspire each other and learn to be good leaders,” said dairy […] Read more
Learn to ask for help, listen to answers: speaker
TORONTO — The biggest barrier to women settling into leadership roles may be the women themselves. Sophie Perreault of Farm Credit Canada detailed her leadership journey in a presentation at the Advancing Women in Agriculture conference here this month. “Embrace our imperfections and know we are good enough,” the executive vice-president and chief operating officer […] Read more
Advancement starts with youth mentorship
The 2016 Supporting the Advancement of Women in Agriculture project addressed barriers to advancement facing women in the industry. Respondents listed the following among their priorities:
TORONTO — Iris Meck hopes to put the next generation of female leaders on the fast track. Meck of IMCI Events in Calgary organizes the Advancing Women conference in Eastern and Western Canada each year, paying for and acquiring sponsorships for youth delegates to attend. “I believe that’s where our future is,” she said. “Young […] Read more
Dangers lurk for children on the farm
Karen Morrison reports from the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association annual meeting in Charlottetown. CHARLOTTETOWN — Allowing children to join their father in the tractor may seem like one way to create a lifelong interest in farming, but a child safety expert says it’s too risky. Marsha Salzwedel, the agricultural youth safety specialist at the National […] Read more
Banks offer advice, information, contacts: industry expert
Key factors the bank will use to assess your application:
TORONTO — Women often don’t visit bankers soon enough when thinking about launching a new enterprise, says an Ontario banker. “We may not be able to lend money, but we can make sure you get off in the right direction,” said Sheri Griffiths, regional vice-president of the BMO Financial Group in Markham, Ont. In an […] Read more
