Agriculture producers find it rewarding when their offspring want to work full-time on the family farm. Joleen Shea is living testimony of a girl who grew up on the family farm, which she now operates full-time, along with the help of her father, Ron Shea.

This March, the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) is encouraging all Canadians to celebrate Safe & Strong Farms.

Discovering a new passion is a lot like falling in love for the first time. In the beginning, you just cannot get enough of it, and you wonder what you ever thought about before.

During the first wave of the Covid-19 outbreak, April was hard on Alberta’s two biggest beef packing plants, JBS in Brooks and Cargill in High River.

We can all agree that 2020 was a year like none other.
It was a year that tested everyone’s readiness to adapt to change quickly. And the agricultural industry was no exception.

“This is the way it’s always been done.”
“There’s not enough time.”
“We’re doing fine without one.”
We all know there are endless excuses for not having a farm business plan.

It is important to use the One-Call Service before starting any project on the farm where ground will be broken, regardless of depth. This applies to all small or large projects such as sod removal for a garden, fencing projects, digging a new well, or putting in a foundation.

20, most people are looking for good news in 2021. Fortunately, agriculture producers on the prairies have been the recipients of some very good news, in the form of rising commodity prices.

As the CEO of G-Mac’s AgTeam in Kindersley, Garth MacDonald never knows what each day will bring as an owner/operator.

Agriculture continues to be a strong driver of Canada's economy, with our farmers playing a key role in ensuring Canadians have access to affordable, high-quality food.

Prairie folk love a weather story. We mark certain years, even decades, by memorable weather events, and use storms or extreme temperatures or even winds as a yardstick for recalling other important happenings like weddings or births.

Stonewall, Man. – Farmers looking for practical solutions to make their operations more sustainable have a new resource to turn to with Ducks Unlimited Canada’s (DUC) – ag.ducks.ca – a new website that builds on DUC’s long-time relationship with the agricultural industry.

On this past, very chilly, weekend, the Cereal Volunteer Fire Department embarked on a long-postponed essential training course.

Agricultural Societies serve and support our rural communities and are a rich part of Alberta’s history. They provide services such as community centres, ball diamonds, rodeo grounds, curling rinks, skating rinks and so much more.

Wendy Nutall loves cooking with lentils. It all began when her son asked if she would help develop some recipes which incorporate lentils to compliment his business venture called Abundance Organic Grains, based out of Maple Creek.

Early Sunday morning, January 24th, Robin Walde left his family farm (Rosana Farms) and started the 17-hour journey to Abbotsford, B.C.

Responsible Grain is a national, voluntary code of practice that allows Canadian grain farmers to demonstrate their care and commitment to the environment.

Native prairie landscapes are uncultivated grassland ecosystems that are dwindling quickly. With estimates suggesting there is between 11-14% of prairie left remaining in Saskatchewan, maintaining and managing this valuable resource is important.

The AgriStability program was once a key program for Alberta farmers, designed to protect them against large declines in farming income.

Back in 2014, I started writing a column for a quality local newspaper over a three-year period. During that time, I shared a bit about life on our ranch and what it was like to raise our kids among the daily activities of breakdowns, calving cows, and lost dogs.