Country Crossroads & Farming Articles

Rural schools had a hard time attracting teachers in pioneer days due to low wages and harsh working conditions.

School days

Rural teachers weren’t well paid during the era of one-room schoolhouses

By Nor’west Farmer September 19, 2018

The School Teachers’ Invisible Margin The Bulletin, the official organ of the Manitoba Teachers’ Federation, gives some illuminating facts about teachers’ salaries in the province, facts that might well cause serious-minded citizens to pause and consider whether we can expect to continue paying such salaries as are being paid in the teaching profession, and keep

Other, Our History

‘While you wait’ truck service when picking up coal

Our History: September 1961

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff September 19, 2018

With chilly nights approaching, this ad in our Sept. 28, 1961 issue told farmers they could get 10-minute service when picking up their coal at Cumming and Dobie in Brandon. “Rapeseed is here to stay” was the title of the editorial earlier that month, noting that while farmers had not been enthusiastic about the crop

cartoon image of a family seated at a table

Other, The Jacksons

Casting fish tales over time

The Jacksons from the September 13, 2018 issue of the Manitoba Co-operator

By Rollin Penner September 18, 2018

I remember the last time I came here with your grandpa.” Andrew Jackson spoke as he slowly reeled his lure in, watching as it occasionally flashed in the sunlight just below the surface of the lake. Jennifer, sitting on the dock with her back to her father, swung her fishing rod over her head and

Rikard Landberg says it’s eating enough whole grains, not what type,  that fights diabetes.

Did you know?, News

All whole grains fight diabetes

New research says the most important thing is  that you eat enough of them

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff September 17, 2018

It doesn’t matter if it’s rye, oats, or wheat. As long as it is whole grain, it can prevent Type 2 diabetes. This is the finding of a new study from Swedish researchers from the Chalmers University of Technology. The ability to use whole grains for prevention of Type 2 diabetes — previously sometimes known

Tomatoes are rich in nutrients and low in calories.

Recipe Swap

Tomato time

Enjoy your bountiful harvest — tomatoes are both tasty and nutritious

By Julie Garden-Robinson September 14, 2018

What does Jake have in his mouth?” my husband asked. I looked out the window to see the latest thing our dog had found. He was shaking something bright red. Oh, no! I hope he doesn’t have Carl the Cardinal, I thought to myself. A vividly coloured bird and his mate have been singing songs

Goldenrod (Solidago) fits nicely into a mixed flower border.

Country Crossroads, Other

Goldenrod is a true harbinger of autumn

When we see the golden blooms we know that fall is fast approaching

By Albert Parsons September 14, 2018

Goldenrod can be seen blooming in ditches along roads and highways throughout the countryside during autumn. A lovely wild perennial, it is a true harbinger, and when goldenrod first makes its appearance we know fall — and harvest season — are fast approaching. There are several varieties of native goldenrod and each has a slightly

Pilot Russ Hamilton goes over a pre-flight introduction of components of an aircraft to two of the 24 youth registered for the COPA for Kids program at the Shoal Lake Airport.

Country Crossroads, Local news, Other

COPA for Kids introduces youth to aviation

Program enriched by Shoal Lake Flying Club with pilots volunteering time and aircraft

By Darrell Nesbitt September 13, 2018

With a top-notch airport nearby, it’s a common occurrence to hear the roar of planes overhead the community of Shoal Lake. Such was the case in July, as pilots helped young passengers take flight as part of the COPA for Kids program, where youth, ages eight to 17 signed up for a free 20- to

Other, Our History

It never rains, it pours

Our History: September 2009

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff September 12, 2018

The front page of our Sept. 10, 2009 issue covered the results of a second wet year in the Interlake. Between May 1 and Aug. 30, Arborg had received 146 per cent of normal rainfall. Kelvin Einarson of Riverton, featured in the front-page photo, said he could only seed 40 per cent of his land

Hours of work and who took care of the horses were just a couple of issues for early farmers while managing their labour force.

Country Crossroads, Other, Our History

The hired man’s duties

Even 100 years ago finding and keeping farm labour wasn’t easy

By Nor’west Farmer September 11, 2018

This is part of an article that appeared in the historic farm publication the Nor’West Farmer in February 1920. The question of working hours on the farm is one that nearly every reader of this paper is interested in. So this letter will serve as well as another to introduce the subject. A Saskatchewan reader,

Washington State University soil scientist John Reganold is part of an international team that found nearly one-third of the world’s farms have adopted more environmentally friendly practices while continuing to be productive.

Did you know?, News, Other

Agriculture improving environmentally

More than a third of the world’s farms have already taken steps to lower their environmental impact while staying productive

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff September 11, 2018

When it comes to agriculture, things are getting a little better all the time. At least so says a consortium of 17 scientists in five countries who found nearly a third of the world’s farms have adopted more environmentally friendly practices while remaining productive. The global assessment analyzed farms that use some form of “sustainable

Daily Network News

Huge crops in South America says analyst

U.S. livestock: ‘Cattle on feed’ report supports prices

U.S. grains: Wheat trades near contract lows under ample global supply

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