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Young farmers more stressed, less able to cope, study finds

Business planning and other management practices contribute to peace of mind, but younger farmers less likely to engage in these for several reasons

By Geralyn Wichers June 9, 2020

A recent study has shown that young farmers are more stressed than older ones — and less likely to be effective at dealing with that stress. “Have you ever heard a farmer say, ‘I have peace of mind’”? said Jake Ayre, a young farmer and second vice-president of Keystone Agriculture Producers (KAP). His tongue may

A panel of experienced farmers recently shared with Manitoba Young Farmers about what they did right, and wrong.

Farmit Manitoba, Other

‘Old farmers’ share their wisdom

A panel of experienced farmers tell Manitoba Young Farmers about what they did right and wrong

By Geralyn Wichers March 24, 2020

The panel included: Harold Froese, director with the Manitoba Egg Farmers and a grain, poultry and egg farmer from Oak Bluff; Reg Dyck, an instructor with the University of Manitoba ag diploma program, and former grain and oilseed farmer near Starbuck; Ed Remple, a retired grain farmer from Starbuck; and Barry Routledge, who runs a

News, Other

KAP young farmers tackle efficiency

This year’s Young Farmers conference takes several angles on reducing waste and gaining a slight edge

By Geralyn Wichers March 3, 2020

Efficiency is the theme of this year’s Young Farmers conference, hosted by Keystone Agricultural Producers on March 5. “It impacts every young farmer,” said KAP organizer Thea Green. “It doesn’t matter if you’re growing cows or canola.” This year’s Young Farmers conference is separate from KAP’s annual general meeting, held February 4 and 5. This

Manitoba Beef Producers president Tom Teichroeb addressed worries on Agricultural Crown Land changes, and what MBP will do about them, during a packed lease holders' meeting in Ste. Rose du Lac Oct. 2, 2019.

News, News & Opinion

Year in Review: Crown lands saga continues

Crown land changes were a hot-button topic for northern ranchers in 2019, but with promised rule changes still incoming, it's not over yet

By Alexis Stockford January 4, 2020

The province’s agricultural Crown lands overhaul went from a simmer to a boil in late 2019 — and northern ranchers are still roiling. Crown lands were gridlocked to start off the year. The province froze all new lease agreements or unit transfers as of fall 2018, after changes to the Crown Lands Act got royal

Recently introduced regulatory changes to Agricultural Crown Lands saw sweeping changes to how forage and grazing leases would be allocated and administered.

Livestock, Local news

Province firm on Crown land changes

Ranchers still hoping for a return to unit transfers or an extended right of renewal for all leases may be disappointed

By Alexis Stockford December 11, 2019

The province is not backing down on Crown land regulation changes, despite continued pressure from northern ranchers. Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development Minister Blaine Pedersen maintained that ranchers would get right of renewal for existing forage and grazing leases, but stayed firm on the province’s removal of unit transfers. “We’ve said that we’re going to

Comment, Farmit Manitoba

Comment: Crown land changes will hurt young producers

By Jess W. Dyck November 7, 2019

I will start off by saying I don’t envy the position of the people involved in making the decisions to change the Crown lands program. You can never make everyone happy. However, I have some concerns that I would like to express. I went to the last meeting held at Moosehorn about the alterations being

EFP workshops are being offered now and planning for next year is likely just around the corner.

Farmit Manitoba, News, Other

Tackle some long-term tasks this winter

Take advantage of your downtime to get on top of some long-term planning this winter

By Duncan Morrison October 30, 2019

Farmers might not control all the variables of a given production season, but they’re almost always right on top of things. From seeding in the spring to harvest in the fall, and all the processes in between, they’re tuned in and move along with the ebbs and flows of the weather, vagaries of the markets

Regenerative agriculture champion Ryan Boyd says he benefited from solid advice from the older generation upon his return to the farm—when he listened.

Farmit Manitoba, News, Other

Two generations benefit when implementing new ideas on the farm

A successful farm transition will rely on the skills and abilities of both parties 

By Duncan Morrison October 21, 2019

When Ryan Boyd returned to the family operation, South Glanton Farms, near Forrest, he knew he wanted to do things a bit differently. His interest had been sparked in the concept of regenerative agriculture, a farming system that aims to increase biodiversity, enrich soils, improve watersheds, enhance ecosystem services and capture carbon in the soil.

Justin Girard shows how 100 km/h winds bent the metal frame of a hoop house, destroying the structure.

Farmit Manitoba, Local news

Catastrophic crop loss highlights need for small-farm insurance

Four years after the Small Scale Farm Manitoba report, crop insurance for small-scale food producers doesn’t seem to be on the province’s radar

By Geralyn Wichers August 16, 2019

It was shaping up to be a banner year for Justin Girard. Hearts and Roots, which Girard runs with wife Britt Embry, is a certified organic farm that sells veggies through farmers’ markets, wholesale and Instagram-worthy subscription boxes. But on July 14, instead of shots of glistening greens or farm dog Merle, Hearts and Roots

Editorial, Farmit Manitoba, Opinion, Other

Editor’s Take: Fair’s fair

By Gord Gilmour July 11, 2019

An old friend lives in Winnipeg along a major thoroughfare that’s slated for expansion at some yet-to-be-determined future date. He and his wife have lived there for nearly 20 years, and the word of the planned roadwork came down shortly after they bought the house. They’ve been told, in no uncertain terms, that once the

Daily Network News

Women who fed a nation

U.S. grains: Soybeans rise on China demand hopes; corn and wheat rebound

U.S. livestock: Hogs rebound, cattle hit upward limits

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