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?
Farm Living
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.
Food can play a flavourful role in fun summer activities
Recipes - popsicles are made with lactose-free milk and yogurt so are perfect for those who can’t tolerate milk, while everyoneelse will also enjoy them
Well-being improvement can pay off for farms
Producers argue that investing in wellness programs in a tight labour market can help farms recruit and retain employees
Investing in wellness programs in a tight labour market can help farms recruit and retain employees
Stock dogs show off herding skills at Ag in Motion
Training and working with stock dogs is often not as simple as people think.
Stock dogs draw a crowd at Ag in Motion. Border collies and other herding breeds are well known for the work they do on the farm.
New Farm Credit Canada loan option aims to ease farm ownership transfers
Farm succession is one of the scenarios that FCC hopes their new enhanced transition loan will make easier for both farm buyer and farm seller
Farm Credit Canada’s enhanced transition loan meant to offer better financial terms, flexibility for farm and agribusiness assets changing hands.
Grass seed firm hits the links
Golf courses in Canada and the U.S. comprise a large portion of Alberta company’s contracts
Forty Mile Turf Seed in southern Alberta is producer, processor and wholesaler of perennial ryegrass and tall fescue, and ships it around the world in 50 pound bags.
