MILLET, Alta. — It was a chance for a new life, and the Dutch couple knew they had to at least give it a try. “We wanted to go the land of opportunity,” said Nynke Miedema, recalling the hopes and dreams she and husband, Lykele, shared when they left the Netherlands for Canada in 1983. […] Read more
Farm Living
Father of agricultural medicine honoured
James Dosman grew up wanting to farm his family’s land near Annaheim, Sask. Unfortunately, he developed asthma at age 15 and was forced to find a new career. Now, more than 60 years later, Dosman has been inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (CMHF) largely for his work with farmers and the respiratory […] Read more
There are lots of ways to protect our skin from the sun
As we enjoy summer, we want to protect our skin from the damaging effects of the elements. The skin protects our bodies from the outside world and is a mirror of our inner health. This is why when we get a sunburn we feel sore, swelled, tired and inflamed. There are ways to protect ourselves. […] Read more
Science recommends 18 to 24 months between babies
Q: I do not think that anything has brought as much joy to my life as did the birth of our first child. She is absolutely adorable. Both my girlfriend and I spend as much time as we can with our little girl and we take her just about everywhere we can. Naturally, our thoughts […] Read more
Winter honeybee losses improve on Prairies
An average loss of 24 percent is lower than the previous year but still higher than what beekeepers would like to see
About 25 percent of Canadian bee colonies did not survive this winter. That’s average for the last decade or so, but higher than the deal losses of around 15 percent. “The national winter loss, including non-viable bee colonies, was 25.7 percent, with provincial losses ranging from 19.8 to 54.1 percent,” the Canadian Association of Professional […] Read more
Selling flowers in Alberta
Sarah Adams is a businessperson who doesn’t mind getting dirt under her fingernails. She farms about five acres near Vulcan, Alta., where she grows cut flowers for artisan bouquets. After a short time in the business, she has launched the Alberta Growers Flower Market at a venue just south of Calgary. The idea for a […] Read more
Threshermen’s Reunion thrives on volunteers
Manitoba Agricultural Museum’s annual event is a gathering place for like-minded people preserving prairie heritage
AUSTIN, Man. — There are a lot more people volunteering at this week’s Threshermen’s Reunion than live in the nearby village of Austin. And the thousands who will throng to the event this week vastly outnumber the population of farmers and rural people living hereabouts. That’s the mystery of the reunion: how does it find […] Read more
Summer sauces make simple meals more spectacular
Summer is the season of lazy meals, easy cooking and casual foods. Sauces go a long way to make the simple more spectacular, especially when grilling is on everyone’s menu plan. Fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs are in abundance. Use them in creative ways to add an easy flavour zap to any meal. Toss a […] Read more
Young cowboy’s legacy stays strong
Family and friends continue to gather to share Manitoba cattle producer’s passion for horses, kids, and rodeo
The legacy of Casey Brown lives on, as family and friends continue to share his passion for horses, kids and rodeo. The Lenore, Man.,-area cowboy and horseman was well known for passing along his know-how to the younger generation before the 34-year-old’s life was cut short in an automobile accident in 2011. The following year, […] Read more
New farmers embrace small-scale production
On the Farm: Michelle and Gaston are first generation farmers who sell poultry, pork and beef directly to consumers
ROSE PRAIRIE, B.C. — Michelle and Gaston Schaeffer never grew up on a family farm, but that didn’t stop them from pursuing their passion of producing food. At Whiskey Creek Ranch in Rose Prairie, the Schaeffers produce pasture-raised poultry and pork, as well as beef that’s raised and finished on grass. They implement regenerative practices to […] Read more
