Last fall, we asked readers to share how they are coping with COVID-19 and its effects. We received so many wonderful stories and ideas. In last week’s column we shared a few. To help you travel through these strange pandemic times we share a few more this week. Please go to producer.com/farmliving/contest-winners-help-cope-with-covid to read more […] Read more
Farm Living
Sourdough bread taps into grain’s goodness
The fermentation process used to make sourdough has many health benefits that researchers are starting to understand
Despite what you may have heard, wheat and the bread made from it is good for you. Once referred to as the staff of life, bread has become the scapegoat for a number of health ailments ranging from obesity to psychosis. Wheat, being the main ingredient in bread, has suffered the same fate, as have […] Read more
Winter move – photo essay
Photo essay | The Vanderploeg family recently moved cattle from a pasture near Vulcan, Alta., to the home ranch east of Brant. | Mike Sturk photos
The Vanderploeg family recently moved cattle from a pasture near Vulcan, Alta., to the home ranch east of Brant. | Mike Sturk photosEvery kid needs Superman to show up occasionally
I saw Superman once. But this Superman didn’t have a red cape, blue suit or big red “S.” This one had a black trench coat and a smart black fedora. Mom and Dad were away on a winter holiday for a week or so. We four kids at home needed someone to look after us, […] Read more
Successfully asking for help makes life more satisfying
Q: I used to think that my husband was a bit of a tightwad when it came to paying our hired hands what they deserved for helping with harvest, seeding or whatever, but I realize now that my husband’s problem goes far beyond his miserly hourly rates. The bottom line is that my husband does […] Read more
New winery sells Prairies in a bottle
Two couples grow fruit that can tolerate Saskatchewan’s harsh environment as they work to make their dreams come true
A long love affair with wine has led to Saskatchewan’s latest craft winery. “When my wife and I first met in the earlier part of the 1980s, one thing we always enjoyed doing was making homemade wine,” said Peter MacInnis, chief executive officer of Bee and Thistle Winery northeast of Debden, Sask. “As time went […] Read more
Sask. cattle producers return to their roots
On the Farm: Randy James made the decision to leave the business for which he had so much passion but then found a way to come back
ARCOLA, Sask. — It all started with 4-H. At the age of eight, Randy James joined a local beef club. It was a fateful event that has taken him to cattle shows around the world. Growing up on a mixed farm with a commercial herd, it wasn’t a natural fit for the family to have […] Read more
WP readers share their stories of coping with COVID-19
The year 2020 will long be remembered for many reasons, the least of which may be the coping skills that were developed. In September, we asked our readers to share how they were coping with COVID-19 and we received many wonderful and heartwarming stories. From doing more writing, photography, sewing and gardening to learning new […] Read more
Sask. town gets innovative
RADVILLE, Sask. — It started with several local farmers and a school. It is now Innovation Centre and it features a regional library, a fitness centre, a yoga studio and a daycare, as well as business offices for a hairdresser, massage therapist and optometrist. This thriving hub of activity began to take shape eight years […] Read more
Regular walking routine can help people prevent falls
Q: I hope that I can get you to help me with a little project. I am trying to get a walking club going. Every morning, a number of our locals meet at coffee row in the one remaining coffee shop on the corner of Main and First. We do the usual there — bash […] Read more
