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Urban “country delights”

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Looking at a large garden plot of flowers and vegetables right outside my kitchen window? Deer grazing on a lush green lawn and even visiting our bird feeder that we brought along when we moved recently? Enjoying country flavour living in the city? We never expected that! Yes, we finally took that inevitable step that
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Growing cranberries in the Comox Valley, Vancouver Island

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“Another advantage of a producers’ co-op is (farm) size is not relevant.” – GEORGE HAMILTON COURTENAY, B. C. Cranberries, known for their tart, sour taste, have been nothing but sweet for growers George and Geraldine Hamilton. The Hamiltons, along with two of their three sons, Jeff and Neal, produce about two million pounds of the
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Agro-forestry gets boost

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“What’s better than buying your hardwood flooring from someone in rural Manitoba?” – SHANE TORNBLOM Two different interest groups are working together to add value and economic growth to the community surrounding Morris. The Pembina Valley Water Cooperative Inc. is constructing a backup water retention pond as drought protection. The pond will be located east
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Housing, advocacy services in short supply, study says

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“The challenge in rural areas is what is possible given that some towns are very, very small.” – VERENA MENEC, DIRECTOR CENTRE ON AGING, UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA Older adults living in Manitoba’s small towns have many opportunities to volunteer, can usually get a home meal delivered and have access to a Handi-Van. But information or
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Research examines potential market for functional foods

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“They want to have better education as to why they’re choosing certain products.” – CHRISTINA LENGYEL, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES, UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA Baby boomers are keen to eat well and stay healthy as they age, but personal health isn’t the only thing on their minds. Food products specific to the needs
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A farm boy’s rite of passage

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When I got to the field with lunch, I watched the combine as it devoured the swath. “ I need Wade to combine today.” My husband’s words shocked me. Assuring me that our son was more than ready, my husband promised to teach him every step carefully and stay with him until he was sure
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Behind every good farmer…

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During harvest, no matter what I’m doing, if something breaks, I’m the “go-fer.” Hi, Faye. Are your guys combining again? Just beans left? That’s good. We thought that rain would never end. Sure did a lot of harm to the grain and canola, but, hey, in comparison with the damage left by Hurricane Ike, we
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Publicity and promotions good for business

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“To grow your business, you have to think bigger.” – CLINT MASSE Start with a product you believe in. Gear it to your customers. Advertise like crazy. That was some of the valuable advice learned at every stop on the agri-tourism best-practices tour in the capital region of Manitoba. There are some very essential ingredients
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Christian forum tackles controversial food issues

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“We thought ‘is it possible for us to get together and talk gracefully, peacefully together about such difficult, conflicting issues?” – BRUCE DUGGAN, LEAD CO-ORDINATOR FOR EVENT Some Christians run agribusinesses. Some volunteer in community gardens. Some say modern agricultural technology will feed humanity. Others are saying it’s bringing the family farm to its knees.
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Cold off the press

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“I’m really surprised, actually, that I’m the only one who does it.” – THEO JORDAN Buttery” or “nutty” might be how someone tasting coldpressed canola oil for the first time might describe its flavour. Those who’ve harvested canola will instantly recognize the scent of a freshly combined field. Organic farmer Theo Jordan, says that taste

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