The federal government had already launched the Universal Broadband Fund and now promises to expand the program
Canada’s minority Liberal government is promising job creation, better rural internet access and a commitment to combat climate change in its newly revealed legislative plans. In an ambitious Sept. 23 throne speech, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s party committed itself to implementing universal child care and extending or enhancing many of the economic measures put in […] Read moreFarm Living
COVID project results in corn bounty
A mother and son duo worried at first that they had planted too much, but customers have not been in short supply
MONTMARTRE, Sask. — Staring out at the acre of land they were about to hand-seed with corn, Janet Kotylak and her son Riley both had the same thought. “Maybe we shouldn’t have done so much,” said Janet, explaining that, on paper, an acre of corn didn’t seem so daunting to plant by hand. “I was […] Read more
Taking steps in the fall will help prepare trees for winter
Slow, deep watering, wood chips and minor pruning are key to ensuring survival during the cold weather to come
The blazing yellows and reds of autumn leaves can be a joy to behold but can also serve as notice to undertake tree care before winter sets in. Water, wood chip placement and minor pruning are the top three things tree expert Toso Bozic recommends to help trees survive the winter. Bozic, a certified arborist, […] Read more
Garden bounty puts finishing touch on harvest meals
The gardening season is nearing an end but there is still lots of fresh produce to be enjoyed in a variety ways. Roasting or grilling vegetables gives them a depth of flavour. Enjoy these vegetables as a side dish or added to soups, stews or casseroles. All of our tomatoes are in boxes, covered with […] Read more
Sask. horse ranching family is born to ride
On the Farm: Horses produced by the King family are used for ranches, rodeos, trick riding, equine events and pets
CORNING, Sask. — John King can’t put a number on how many horses he’s ridden over the years, but it’s a lot. “I was training my first horse when I was nine years old. I rode a lot of colts to begin with from the time I was old enough for Dad to throw me […] Read more
Federal program targets irrigation, broadband spending
Saskatchewan’s proposed irrigation plan will benefit from a $10 billion Canada Infrastructure Bank program announced Oct. 1. The CIB intends to spend $1.5 billion for agriculture infrastructure. According to a backgrounder issued with the federal government’s news release, that includes “transformative irrigation infrastructure” in Western Canada. “The benefits of this new initiative include the addition […] Read more
GFM, Sask Polytech partner on research
Glacier FarmMedia and Saskatchewan Polytechnic have established a new position to co-ordinate applied research projects at GFM’s Discovery Farm west of Langham, Sask. The dual-title position of applied research lead at Discovery Farm and agriculture research chair at Sask Polytech is held by Blake Weiseth, who has been with both organizations for two years. Weiseth […] Read more
Mars and Venus collide at harvest
This husband and wife team find that they take different approaches when it comes time to clamber into the combine
When it comes to combining, my husband is from Mars and I am from Venus. We share a love of the activity because it represents the culmination of all we have attempted to do with our crop throughout the growing season. From planting to harvest, we have looked at the crop enough times to decide […] Read more
Tomatoes are tasty, versatile — and oh yes, healthy too
Tomato season is my favourite season. Plucking a warm ripe tomato fresh from the vine and biting into it with juice running down my arm softens the sadness of summer’s end. For years three fellow home economists and I made many jars of salsa during tomato season. Later, I made big batches of tomato sauce […] Read more
U-pick market garden focuses on education
On the Farm: Customers learn how to pick a cucumber and receive favourite recipes and tutorials in preserving food
Bawlf, Alta. — If children, parents and customers leave Lil Ryley Farms knowing a bit more about agriculture and food, that’s a win, says owner Kerri Giesbrecht. “We are about education,” Giesbrecht said about her family’s U-pick market garden, farm store and event farm. “When we made the move, we made it public about our […] Read more
