GREENFIELD, Ind. – Visitors can be a welcome reprieve from the isolation of farm life. That’s why the Roneys are happy to greet the 5,000 folks that come to their farm every Saturday in the fall. “It gets crazy out here,” said Helen Roney, one of the operators of a multifaceted farm business located east […] Read more
Farm Living
Family farm grows, sells and educates
Time to give thanks for garden harvest
Autumn is here and each time I glance out the window, I see golden leaves floating by. The season came quickly, going from lush green gardens one night to blackened plants by sunrise. My daughter, who has enjoyed a butterfly garden, was upset. I am sure that many farmers who have suffered through a wet […] Read more
Provinces offer free vaccinations
Put a selection of junk on your front yard, along with a sign saying “free,” and chances are it will be gone before you know it. People can’t seem to resist anything that’s free and provincial health officials across the Prairies are hoping that applies to flu shots as well. All three provincial governments recently […] Read more
Small ponies big attraction
SWANSON, Sask. – Ponies provided Walt Smith with a good living for more than 20 years. They also provided hours of sport and entertainment at races in Canada and the United States. Smith, 98, is the former secretary of the Saskatchewan Pony and Chuck Wagon and Chariot Association. He can remember the heyday of the […] Read more
Determining allowable deductions
Q:I am working for a big farmer. He pays me a flat amount, with no deductions for tax, Employment Insurance and Canada Pension Plan. I am having problems with the Canada Revenue Agency allowing my deductions. They say I am an employee. What is the test for determining this? A:It depends who is asking and […] Read more
New reality TV show focuses lens on farm life
Two filmmakers from Vancouver want to point their cameras at Canadian farmers, with the hope that their documentary style reality show will make it to television. “I think that following farmers and their communities in their daily lives will help people realize what goes into their food,” said Andrew Sorenson aboutThe Farm,a reality show that […] Read more
Question of who pays legal costs in lawsuit is complex
Q:I am involved in defending a lawsuit. The other side is asking that I pay their legal costs on a “solicitor-client basis.” What does that mean? Why should I pay the other side’s costs if I win? A:The law of costs is a complex area. It is governed by the rules of the courts of […] Read more
Quick meals can be low hassle, tasty and nutritious
When I think of our family’s favourite quick meals, a stir fry is what comes to mind. My recipe has evolved through the years but changes each time I make it with different combinations of meat and vegetables. I pre-slice chicken breast or beef strips and freeze meal size packages so they are ready for […] Read more
Cattle producers pay close attention to soil
WAPELLA, Sask. – Glen and Dawn Ekert know that the sight of healthy cattle grazing on healthy grass starts with what they can’t see – healthy soil. The Saskatchewan winners of this year’s Environmental Stewardship Award, or TESA, have worked hard to improve the soil on their cattle operation along the Pipestone Valley south of […] Read more
Parents require strategy to deal with child’s sleeping issues
Q:We are not sure what to do about our oldest boy. You would think that at seven years old, he would not be having trouble going to sleep at night, but he does. He is harder to put to bed than his younger sisters are. Apart from bedtimes, he is a great kid. My mom […] Read more
