Glacier FarmMedia – For generations, Canadian farms have been more than businesses. They are the backbone of our national food security and rural economic infrastructure. They are also living legacies, passed down through families with pride, hard work and an intimate connection to the land. The transformation of Canadian agriculture over the past few decades […] Read more
Farm Living
Sell the farm or save the family legacy?
The growing sophistication of farm operations is reshaping farm transitions. And the unprecedented challenges these legacy businesses face demand our immediate and strategic attention.
From field to ear: addressing hearing loss on Canadian farms
Glacier FarmMedia – Farmers spend countless hours tending to their properties and animals, which, for all its benefits, can have a serious drawback: adult farmers are more likely to have hearing loss problems than non-farming adults. Years of noise due to heavy machinery, equipment and animals could lead to noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), causing permanent […] Read more
Farms must pay attention to their balance sheet’s liquidity
Farm balance sheets are under pressure this year, and the storm may not just come from the weather.
Try these suggestions to perk up those humdrum menus
If you find yourself bored with food, experiment with different cuisines to add interest and variety. Eat with friends as often as possible.
Exploring rails and trails on the Kettle Valley Railway
British Columbia’s Kettle Valley Railway (KVR) was built through some of Canada’s most rugged terrain, a route that the Canadian Pacific Railway rejected as being too difficult.
How to win over your worry
Glacier FarmMedia – Kathy Somers, who runs the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic at the University of Guelph, offers several tips for managing stress and reducing worry for better health and business performance. Somers grew up on a farm in southwestern Ontario and coaches farmers to learn how to better manage stress. She understands […] Read more
What to do when worry takes over
Getting control over your worries can be far easier said than done — but you can get a good start if you practice these tips
Glacier FarmMedia – “I don’t tell my story because it’s unique. I tell it because it isn’t,” says Manitoba hog farmer Gerry Friesen. A little over 20 years ago Friesen’s farm was in financial crisis after years of market volatility, tariffs and low prices. “At the time, my mind was working overtime, replaying worst case […] Read more
Farming structure important consideration for new farmers
For those starting out as new farmers or branching out from the family farm, determining a structure with which to farm is an important consideration.
Staying up to date on the import and export landscape
Canada’s import and export landscape is governed by both federal legislation and international agreements.
Simple, fresh food can help take the work out of summer
Whether camping, relaxing in the backyard or enjoying time at the lake, spring and summer gatherings with family and friends mean simple, fresh food.
