Money Grows On Trees

By actively managing about 100 acres of hardwood forest, David Pogson figures he and his brother Barry’s sawmill sideline might eventually account for about one-third of their farm income within a decade. Out of the seven-acre plot from which they are doing a managed harvest, they have already removed 30 cords of firewood in the


New Life For Old Soldiers’ Club

They stood deep in thought at the 11th hour. Jim Fargey thought of May 30, 1944 in Italy when his Sherman tank and its five-man crew were hit by enemy fire. Only he and another man got out alive. Rod McPherson thought of his brother who spent three years and eight months in a Hong

Take Care Of Mental Health: MFWC Keynote Speaker

Low prices, unpredictable weather, and sector upheaval take their toll on even the most resilient farmers and family members, and intense emotions are normal reactions for tough times. But feelings of self-blame or hopelessness that don’t go away, and a sense that life isn’t very enjoyable anymore can be signs something other than a normal


SUNOPTA RELEASE

“Our pea fibre is a natural, allergen-free functional fibre with proven health benefits that fits well into the SunOpta fibre portfolio…” Best Cooking Pulses of Portage la Prairie will be supplying pea fibre to the U. S.-based SunOpta Ingredients Group, which is expanding its portfolio of functional fibres to include organic and conventional pea fibre.

Young Farmers On The Table

The federal government will be meeting with farmers, agriculture students and academics from across the country in coming weeks to discuss the key challenges facing young farmers and the future of agriculture through round-table discussions with Minister of National Revenue and Minister of State (Agriculture) Jean-Pierre Blackburn. “I believe Canada’s young and future farmers have


NDSU AGRICULTURE COMMUNICATION

People have a few simple things they can do to reduce their energy bills and make their homes more comfortable, according to Carl Pedersen, North Dakota State University Extension Service energy educator. Building materials can expand and contract with summer/winter temperature swings. This movement easily can break seals that are meant to keep the conditioned

Stop By For Coffee

When many small rural businesses are closing their doors, Denise Collins is thrilled to be reversing this trend by opening her new business Back Porch Coffeehouse & Store in Linden, Manitoba. She welcomed customers with a smile on Oct. 23, when the store opened in the small village located a few miles west of Landmark.


How’s School Going?

Your children are learning the most from you – by watching you, talking to you and interacting with you. In many ways, parents are the most important teachers children will have and it’s important to support your children’s education both at school and at home. School success depends on some factors fostered in the home

Recycle A Teacup

If the handle on a favourite china cup happens to break and you no longer trust the glue job you tried to do on it, recycle it into a pincushion. Or pick up a pretty cup and saucer at a second-hand store. These make nice gifts for the seamstresses in the family, or with a