An English dairy farmer and his family have been chosen to be the new dairy farmers on the island of Sark, located just off the northwest coast of France. A global hunt for a new dairy farmer was launched earlier this year because the resident dairy farmer was retiring and the island’s 500 residents plus […] Read more
Farm Living
Deadly drought hammers farmers in Australia
An old proverb says a picture is worth a thousand words. That apparently holds true for an image of Australian cattle farmer Jason Wright as he battles a headful of emotions in front of his young son while feeding their 1,000 strong beef herd in the midst of a years-long drought. He is suffering from […] Read more
Kale and baby formula recalled
Packages of sweet kale blend sold at Sobeys stores in all provinces except Quebec are subject to recall as of Oct. 30 due to potential contamination by listeria bacteria. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said yesterday that the Compliments brand of sweet kale blend in 255 gram packages with best before dates from Oct. 28 […] Read more
Celebrity pig defies odds, wins human hearts
When Mango the Pig is old and grey, he’ll have a hell of a story to share with the other animals at his farm sanctuary near Ottawa. Not long ago, Mango was just a typical young hog on a fast-track to the slaughterhouse. But today, thanks to an odd twist of fate and the help […] Read more
Farmers feel increasingly under attack
QUEBEC CITY — Farmers are feeling increasingly under attack by the general public, according to new data, putting them in situations that add stress to their lives. The University of Guelph qualitative study found a general theme of producers saying they face more public scrutiny, which in turn creates additional stress. “There was a surprising […] Read more
There’s more than one way to cook with spaghetti squash Roasted spaghetti squash
Roasting is the preferred way to cook the oblong spaghetti squash. Wash the squash and cut in half lengthwise or widthwise to get nice long squash noodles. Scoop out the seeds or cook with the seeds and scoop out after cooking Place squash, cut side up, on a parchment-lined cookie sheet and roast in a […] Read more
Farm safety requires planning ahead
Every farm is different, but there are key goals that are required to keep family and others safe and prevent accidents
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE, Alta. — Everything can be a risk on the farm but too often taking a shortcut results in life-changing injuries. For the last few years in Alberta, 18 people have died in farm accidents, said Maria Champagne of AgSafe. A first responder who also lives on a farm, Champagne offers advice to […] Read more
Alta. ranch operators keen on tackling new ventures
On the Farm: Besides full-time jobs, the Williams family raises Boer-cross goats, pigs and chickens and grows pumpkins for local customers
PONOKA, Alta. — Mike Williams had given up on his youthful dream of farming. The dairy where he grew up had been sold years earlier. He and his wife, Dawn, both had jobs in town and they were happy enough. “I was telling this to a friend,” says Mike. “Then he told me about a […] Read more
Harvest smells remind of old-time threshing
Life could take a turn for the exotic, especially for the youngsters, when threshing gangs invaded the family farm
As a toddler, I thought a threshing machine in full production resembled a giant grasshopper. Expecting it to take off after me in a series of intermittent hops, I clung to my mother’s skirt in fear. I was timid by nature and overwhelmed the first time the threshing gang invaded our house at mealtime. Attempting […] Read more
Distributor aims to replace supply-and-demand model
PINCHER CREEK, Alta. — Much of traditional agriculture involves growing as much as you can and then hoping to sell it for as much as you can. Dan Berezan figures there is a better way. “Hope is not a good business model,” said the founder and chief executive officer of Cultivatr, an online farmers market […] Read more
