What an interesting year it has been. We had to adapt to staying at home, planning menus based on what was in the pantry and experiencing togetherness with our families like no other time in recent history. This slowed-down lifestyle reminded us of a time when life was less hectic. I enjoyed having everyone around, […] Read more
Farm Living
Farm operation provides home schooling too
On the Farm: The Kyle children are involved in various aspects of Country Road Concepts, an on-farm business
TYVAN, Sask. — It all started with the making of a quilt from old jeans. Upon the sale of that quilt, and a few more craft items, Country Road Concepts was born. Codee Kyle started her on-farm business in 2012 as a way to keep up with her love of crafting while raising her first […] Read more
Alta. Open Farm Days ready to launch
Many events have been cancelled this summer because of COVID-19. Not Alberta’s Open Farm Days. Barring a second wave of the illness and restrictions it could cause, the event showcasing Alberta’s farms and agricultural industry will proceed on Aug. 15 and 16. At least 100 farming operations plan to open their gates to visitors. Alberta […] Read more
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome a complicated disorder
Q:Dear Mr. Andrews. A few years ago, our niece and her husband adopted a young baby. The child has always been a bit slower than other children his age appear, but no one thought much about it until (recently, just before schools were closed up) when his Grade 1 teacher sent a note home to […] Read more
App offers mental health support
A province-wide Innovation Challenge this spring in Saskatchewan has led to an app to help farmers with their mental health. Bridges Health in Saskatoon was chosen from among technology companies that offered solutions to farmers and ranchers. The app, called Avail, will link people to supports they need anywhere and any time. The government noted […] Read more
Survey shows more positive view of gender equality in agriculture
Agriculture continues to make strides as an equal opportunity employer, according to one human resources expert. “We want to make sure people are aware that there are vast opportunities in agriculture and that they’re a fit for anyone that wants to put in the time and effort to be a successful candidate,” said Erika Osmundson […] Read more
Multiple salad products recalled due to potential contamination
UPDATE: The food recall warning issued on June 28, 2020 has been amended to correctly identify the affected products. The corrections for these products are marked by an asterisk (*) on the list available via the link below. The Fresh Express brand of chopped salad is being recalled due to possible cyclospora contamination. Cyclospora is […] Read more
Rural internet, cellphone coverage lax: survey
A Saskatchewan survey backs up what many rural residents have said for years: cellphone and internet service isn’t good enough. The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan conducted the survey between May 2019 and January 2020. More than 500 responses from across the province indicated that 75 percent of them were dissatisfied with service levels in […] Read more
Open Farm Days ready to go
Many events have been cancelled this summer because of COVID-19. Not Alberta’s Open Farm Days. Barring a second wave of the illness and restrictions it could cause, the event showcasing Alberta’s farms and agricultural industry will proceed on Aug. 15 and 16. At least 100 farming operations plan to open their gates to visitors, with […] Read more
‘What a great way to give back’
The Canadian Foodgrains Bank remembers long-time benefactor who donated 190 acres of farmland to the organization
Hard working, devout, determined and beholden. Those are a few of the words that could be used to describe the late Werner Zacharias, who farmed, preached the gospel and raised a family of five children near Fiske, Sask., along with his wife, Elsie. Generous is another, said Rick Block. “In late 2017, I was made […] Read more
