While most kids his age would have been playing with their friends or involved in hobbies, Casey Lawes was already looking forward to his future, hanging out at the auction mart and developing his chant.
Farm Living
Auctioneering in family’s blood
Casey Lawes, the 2025 Canadian livestock auctioneering champion, comes from a long line of auctioneers
Southern Alberta receives needed moisture
July sees severe drought continue among many Prairie regions
Canadian Drought Monitor Report for July shows severe drought continuing to grip farmers in Alberta and the Prairies
Open Farms Days shows urban Albertans where food comes from
More than 150 agriculture producers to showcase their operations during the two-day event
Open Farms Days giving new perspectives to Albertans about agriculture
Summer’s fresh produce makes menus easy to prepare
Summer makes menus so easy with fresh produce filled with colour and exceptional taste. There is nothing like fresh berries, a juicy peach or a cool and crisp watermelon.
Saguenay Fjord worth the road trip
Road tripping through Quebec is a great way to experience the most southerly fjord in North America
One of the world’s larger fjords is not only in Canada but is also easily accessible as part of a scenic road trip.
Ask tough questions to determine if business still works
Across the country, a hard conversation is unfolding. Many producers are starting to ask a tougher question: can we keep doing this the way we always have?
Alberta farmers find strength in joint venture
Four producers began Quattro Ventures 15 years ago as a way to pool their resources and a fifth has since joined
Four Alberta farm families formed Quattro Ventures in 2010 after being part of the Palliser Triangle Marketing Club since 1994.
National food day is a way to celebrate Canadian cooking
Food Day Canada is a day to celebrate Canadian ingredients, those who feed us, the incredible food research done in this country and all the cultures that bring food to our table.
Family finds way to work apart but also together
The Stepplers say collaborating to transition the family farm offers better chance of success for everyone
If families can find a way to work together, it can make a world of difference to the profitability and future of their farm — and to their relationships with each other.
Rural emergency room closures continue to be vexing problem
Staffing issues are at the root of disruptions and closures in hospital emergency departments, both in rural and urban Canadian locations.
