The Drought
The following post is written by contributor, Jill from Crooked Lake Farm. Jill shares stories of the real side of farming and life on a farm. To read more, follow her on her blog and engage with her...
View ArticleKeep Chicken Canadian: Support Your Canadian Chicken Farmers
We are a farming family. We raise cattle and grow grain (barley, soy, peas, and other grains), and we also raise chickens. I write this blog post not only from the viewpoint of a farming family, but...
View ArticleLicense to Farm
Photo credit: Peter Baumgarten, Creative Island Photography Exploring the truth behind common misconceptions of modern agriculture is an important part of our lives as a farming family. It’s a...
View ArticleWhen the farm must go on without the farmer
Most farming families talk about the “what ifs” in farming. What if something happens to one family member and they can no longer farm? What if there was an accident or even a death? What does one...
View ArticleGood Neighbours & Learning to Accept Help
A good neighbour is a priceless treasure. -Chinese Proverb The past week has shown us many unexpected acts of kindness and has made us aware of the fact that we have such good neighbours. After...
View ArticleFarming is all about Defying the Odds
* “Farming is all about Defying the Odds” was written by my husband, Farmer John (aka @CanManFarm). Since he had a farm accident and is off his feet for the next 8-10 weeks, he’ll be contributing a...
View ArticleChicken Farmers Don’t Just Farm #IHeartChickenFarmers
Having married a farmer, I can attest to the fact that farmers don’t just farm. Farming takes up a huge chunk of a farmer’s time, but many farmers make time to be active members of their communities....
View ArticleSo, You Want to Marry a Farmer?
Yes, having taught English from 1998 to 2012, I realize that you should never begin a sentence with “so”. So, You Want to Marry a Farmer makes for a fun title though, doesn’t it? I did contemplate on...
View ArticleCalving Season ~ A Day in the Life of a Farmer #FarmVoices #OntAg
This post on calving season was written by Hubby (aka: Farmer John). John occasionally contributes farm posts in hopes of providing an understanding of farm life, farm practices, and sharing...
View ArticleHard to Believe I Haven’t Done Groceries in Three Weeks
It may be lack of time or it may just be tightening our belts, but it’s hard to believe I haven’t done groceries in three weeks! Not having done groceries in three weeks has not been intentional....
View ArticleHealthy Aging for Pets #PurinaPetPeople
Healthy aging for pets may not be something we think of when we bring our newest member of the family into our home, but it is very important to consider. Disclaimer- This post was written in...
View ArticleClose Encounters on the Farm
Close encounters on the farm. I haven’t written a farm post on the blog in a while, but something happened today that scared the life out of me. It’s calving season on our farm, and we have eleven...
View ArticleIncorporating Sustainable Products Into Your Life ~ From Farm, Home, & Beyond
Incorporating sustainable products into our lives is something that’s very important to our family. Disclaimer – This post was written in partnership with OTS (Ontario Tire Stewardship). All thoughts...
View Article2018 BMO Farm Family Award
Our family is a BMO Farm Family Award recipient. To be a farming family means to be prepared for lots of uncertainties. One never really knows what to expect when there are so many elements which we...
View ArticleSustainability on the Farm #MyCanadianBeef
Sustainability on the farm is of the utmost importance to farmers. After all, our farm is our livelihood, so it makes sense to have good practice on the farm. Disclosure – This post is written in...
View ArticleFall on the Farm – Pride of Producer #MyCanadianBeef
Disclosure – This Pride of Producer post is written in partnership with Canadian Beef. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are honest and my own. People often ask us when the slow time on...
View ArticleRural Rules for Public Safety
This written piece is meant to be informative and to show our perspective as a farming family. With tourist season and the transition of urban population to rural Canada, it is so important to...
View ArticleCattle and the Ecosystem
Cattle and the ecosystem — There has been much debate in the past few years about cattle and the environment. When it comes to topics like Climate Change, one proposed solution is for the population...
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