(Reuters) – California was sued on Friday by the largest U.S. trade group for meat packers and processors, which wants to block enforcement of a voter-approved measure requiring farmers to provide more space for animals being raised for food. The North American Meat Institute, whose members include processors such as Tyson Foods and retailers including […] Read more
Farm Living
Adapting favourite family recipes can be a piece of cake
Traditional family favourite recipes may still be loved but due to health concerns, dietary restrictions or personal preferences they may need to be adapted. The new version is worth sharing with others who may have similar needs. This has prompted us to ask readers to share their adapted recipes. Please send your new recipe along […] Read more
Why do Canadians eat organic?
In 2018, there were 5,791 organic crop producers in Canada, up 46 percent from 3,955 in 2015. Data from the Canadian Organic Trade Association (COTA), released the second week of September, shows the number of organic farmers has exploded in the last couple years. From 2012-15, the number of organic crop farmers grew slowly, going […] Read more
Gluten-free cooking is not a daunting task
Many stores now carry a variety of gluten-free products, and lots of recipes are available on places such as Facebook
One of my granddaughters, who is in her teens, found out this spring that she cannot tolerate gluten. Changing her diet has been hard because she comes from a farm family that is used to eating lots of pasta and fresh, homemade bread. I read up everything the health facility provided her and joined a […] Read more
B.C. family raises alpacas for fibre and meat
On the Farm: The Huacaya alpacas share space on the farm with registered polled Herefords and a feed business
ALDERGROVE, B.C. — The quest for quality drives every operation at Kensington Prairie Farm. Owned by Catherine Simpson and her husband, Jim Dales, the picturesque property at Aldergrove, B.C., is home to 60 Huacaya alpacas, 35 registered polled Herefords and an agriculture services division that produces high quality hay and silage, as well as custom […] Read more
Alta. municipalities weigh options as funding cuts loom
Cities, towns and villages are looking at the possibility of raising service fees as a way to help balance their books
Cities, towns and villages in Alberta are taking a strong look at how they plan on generating revenue in the coming months, given the province might cut funding to their revenue streams. Recent revelations in the MacKinnon report, which recommended municipalities shoulder more capital costs, are sending mixed messages to elected officials, they said, causing […] Read moreBird-nesting sounds better for kids but has drawbacks
Q: Your article on shared custody could not have come at a better time for us. My girlfriend and I are splitting up. Of course both of us want what is best for the children — we have a boy and a girl, ages eight and six. We got some good ideas from your article. […] Read more
Manitoba wetlands policy frustrates farmers
Manitoba farmers are both frustrated and pleased with new water regulations in the province. This week, Manitoba’s minister for sustainable development, Rochelle Squires, announced changes to Water Rights Act regulations, including efforts to remove “unnecessary red tape.” “Streamlining the approval process for lower-risk, lower impact drainage and water-retention works will help strengthen our regulatory review […] Read more
Rains slow Manitoba harvest: report
Winnipeg (MarketsFarm) – Widespread rainfall slowed harvest progress in Manitoba during the week ended Oct. 1, according to the latest crop report from Manitoba Agriculture. Total harvest progress was pegged at 67 percent complete, which compares with the three-year average of 76 percent done. On a crop-by-crop basis canola was only 69 percent harvested, which […] Read more
Beef products join recall list
The CFIA yesterday announced a recall of 102 raw beef and raw veal products from Ryding-Regency Meat Packers Ltd. on suspicion of E. coli contamination. The products were distributed nationally at retail. No illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall, the CFIA said. A full list can be found here. Ryding-Regency Meat Packers […] Read more
