As we see more autonomy and robots on the farm in the future, will that minimize or reduce the impact of the benefits of being a farm kid? Does it change it? There's an element of the physical aspect of doing some of the work, which creates some of the long-term character, like picking rocks,... Read More
Category: Farm Management
As we approach the ending of another winter, Mother Nature is not being kind. As some Ontario and Quebec farmers learned last week, wind-whipped snow loads can quickly become too much for even brand new construction. Reports of at least one dairy barn, a hog barn, and a drive shed collapsing in the last week... Read More
Ontario beef producers looking to use the Feeder Cattle Loan Guarantee Program will notice some changes the next time they apply. Changes announced include: Reduced need for credit checks within the program Steps to streamline the transfer of ownership of livestock once a loan is paid off The Feeder Cattle Loan Guarantee Program supports feeder... Read More
In farming, genetics is critical to success in both growing crops and raising livestock. If you combine top flight genetics and the right environment you increase your rate of success dramatically. In a similar way, growing up on a farm can foster so many great traits and skills in kids that are expressed as adults.... Read More
Rural crime has become more and more of a problem in the past couple of years, and a big topic of conversations at CropConnect this year. For one breakout session, lawyer Lisa Labossiere, of Myers LLP, went over recent court cases pertaining to rural crime involving farmer interaction to help ensure farmers understand what they... Read More
If you were lucky enough to be at the sold out CropConnect conference this year, one keynote speaker was sure to leave you feeling refreshed and full of energy. If you weren't able to attend, have no fear, as you'll still be able to feel energized from CFL legend Michael "Pinball" Clemons as he shares... Read More
Farmers, as a rule, like to farm. They like to put seed in the ground, watch it grow, and harvest it, or raise livestock and put up feed. Some farmers like to do other things: work in the shop, attend conferences, or maybe serve on boards. Somewhat more rare, though, are farmers that like to... Read More
Farm Management Canada (FMC) is about to start a national study of the connection between mental health and farm business management, but they need industry help. They're requesting those in agriculture, business management, or the mental health field to submit expressions of interest to be involved in the study which is planned to start April... Read More
Is changing the way you eat or perhaps trying the whole workout thing a goal of yours for this year? Well, look no further than the FitFarmer podcast with co-hosts Shaun Haney and Gary Chambers, who farms and stays fit throughout the year! On this episode the pair discuss major trends in fitness, and how... Read More
Talking about transitioning the farm business can be tricky, especially when there's a bit of an age gap. The Goods know all too well what that's like, as Merle, owner of GRS Consulting, has been in the process of transitioning his own farm to his daughter Annessa. They're also working on Annessa stepping up to... Read More