‘Never missed a one’: Raymore, Sask. farmer marks 70th straight harvest
By Allison Bamford Digital Broadcast Journalist
Herman Kirstein, 85, continues to combine peas, canola and wheat on his family farm near Raymore, Sask. Continue reading
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Premier Doug Ford to discuss agriculture in Woodstock on Tuesday
The Progressive Conservative leader will be in Woodstock hosting a roundtable discussion with local farmers and industry organizations at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show. Continue reading
Safety stressed as more farm machinery on Sask. roads during harvest
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure is reminding drivers that more farm machinery and heavy trucks are on the road with harvest underway. Continue reading
2019 harvest underway in Alberta
Regions across the province have seen a wide range of conditions and quality of yield this year, resulting in unpredictable harvest conditions in Alberta. Continue reading
Saskatchewan farmer concerned about agriculture labour shortage
Technology in the agriculture industry could bring in billions of dollars, but first more farmers are needed. Continue reading
Frost advisories issued for parts of central Alberta, areas north of Calgary
Jack Frost may be nipping at your plants and crops before Tuesday if you live north of Calgary or in various parts of central Alberta. Continue reading
Southern Alberta agriculture event showcases the latest in farming technology
By Chris Chacon Digital Journalist
Southern Albertan farmers held an event called Open Farm Day Saturday to inform the public just far how far the industry has come. Continue reading
Figures show claims mounting as hail hammers Saskatchewan farmers in 2019
The Canadian Crop Hail Association says that at the mid-point of the year, Saskatchewan farmers filed 6,900 claims — the most on the Prairies. Continue reading
Alberta Open Farm Days to feature its own craft beer this year
A province-wide, two-day event that allows Albertans to experience life on a farm and learn more about where their food comes from will feature its own craft beer this year. Continue reading
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Communication training aims to bridge gap between farmers and consumers
The average consumer doesn’t know a lot about how their food is produced and the agriculture industry is working to change that. Continue reading