The purebred cattle show will always be the backbone of the event, says Northlands, but there are other attractions
Farmfair International has begun forging a path to re-invent itself, looking to connect more urban people to the annual livestock show. Last week’s event, which took place between Nov. 6-10 at the Edmonton Expo Centre, saw new additions, many of which aimed to bring city people through its doors while also better accommodating purebred producers. […] Read moreTag Archives Farmfair
Pee wee shows help ignite passion for cattle
Parents Justine and Tyler Bullick had their cellphones in hand, taking photos of their happy daughter, Scarlet, when she won Grand Champion Pee Wee Showman. It was an exciting moment for the family, which operates Prairie Cove Charolais, but they said there’s more to the pee wee shows than just getting a fancy ribbon or […] Read more
Hard work, dedication pays off for Lloydminster family at Farmfair
EDMONTON, Alta. The Saturday Supreme is a day of bonhomie and trepidation for the grand champion winners of the beef shows at Farmfair International. Held Nov. 9, 15 bulls and 18 females from the three major Alberta shows compete against one another for the title of supreme champion and the chance to win a brand […] Read more
Farmfair International – Friday results
EDMONTON, Alta. –The third day of Farmfair International featured four beef breed shows. The unofficial results are as follows: Angus Grand champion bull: Brooking Gold Coin 8069 entered by Justin Morrison, Brooking Angus, Radville, Sask. and ZWT Ranch, Tennessee Reserve: Remitall F Renown 312F entered by Remitall Farms, Olds, Alta. and Fairland Cattle Co. Grand […] Read more
Farmfair International – Thursday results
EDMONTON, Alta. –The second day of Farmfair International featured four beef breed shows including national events for the Shorthorn and Gelbvieh. The unofficial results are as follows: Gelbvieh (National Show) Grand champion bull: SLC Strut 146E entered by Severtson Land and Cattle Co., Innisfail, Alta. Reserve: DVE Davidson Mr February 50G entered by Davidson Gelbvieh, […] Read more
Farmfair gets underway in Edmonton
Farmfair International is being held Nov. 6-10 in Edmonton, Alberta. The first day started off with a futurity female and bull show open to all breeds followed by purebred cattle shows. An added feature at this year’s show is the announcement of world champion bulls and females selected from cattle around the world. Canadians were […] Read more
Rabbits a hit with visitors after return to Farmfair
The 17 breeds of rabbits in attendance at the Edmonton show represented commercial types for meat and fancies kept as pets
EDMONTON — There was a collective sigh of pleasure among visitors to the rabbit show at Farmfair International. With a cuteness factor to the power of 10, 180 rabbits of every colour and size were on display for the first time in a decade. Farmfair always had a rabbit and bird show, but the event […] Read more
Family recognized for 50 years of Herefords
The Andruchows looked to replace Herefords as they went out of style, but then the breed became fashionable again
EDMONTON — The Andruchow family has followed the Hereford life for 50 years. The golden Hereford anniversary for long-time Hereford breeders Art and Marie Andruchow was recognized at Farmfair International, which was held earlier in the month in Edmonton. If Art has his way, there will be more anniversaries to be celebrated. Now 72, he […] Read more
Young cattle producers learn judging ropes in the ring
EDMONTON — It was like bring your kid to work day when two teenagers were invited to join seasoned purebred cattle judges to shadow them for the day at Farmfair International. Thomas Wildman, 16, from Towaw Angus joined his father, Kirk Wildman, in judging the All Breeds Show, while David Vikse invited Travis Edwards to […] Read more
Family scores double win at Farmfair
The Paynes won the supreme championship with their Limousin female and the futurity show with an Angus bull
EDMONTON — The Payne family is setting a quick pace for itself by winning a supreme championship for the second year at Farmfair International. “We have set two records because a Limousin female never won before; it is awesome,” said Jackie Payne, wiping away tears of joy. Named Greenwood Pld Ally 702A, the female came […] Read more
