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Elaine and Darrell Klym are the proud owners and managers of Farmers Hall, a much-loved old country hall just east of Gimli which they completely restored. The original building was built in the 1920s and for years bore the name United Farmers Community Hall over its doorway.
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Farmers Hall restored to its former glory — and then some

A Gimli couple has completely renovated and restored a decade-old rural dance hall

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It was once the heart of this farming community but by the early 1990s it looked like the last days were approaching for an old country hall on Hwy. 231 the locals called ‘Farmers.’ Its volunteer board had made the difficult decision to board up the building by then, with too many upgrades and repairs
Just say no to Crow
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Just say no to Crow

Our History: June 1983

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The Crow rate was a hot topic in June 1983. Jean-Luc Pepin, transport minister in the Pierre Trudeau government, had tabled a bill providing for annual payments to offset the money-losing rate, but debate continued on whether the payment should go to the railways (therefore only on grain shipments) or directly to farmers (which meant
Bagasse, as the leftover crushed stalks of sugar cane are known, may some day be converted to biofuels due to research into plant cell walls.
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Cell wall secrets could unlock plant potential

U.K. researchers say figuring this puzzle out could improve hunt for traits

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We’ve gone a long way in recent years unlocking the genetic potential of plants — but mainly the focus has been on seeds and fruits. Now researchers from Britain’s University of York and Quadram Institute say they’re unlocking the genetic secrets of plant cell walls, which could help improve the quality of some plant-based foods.
The distinction between fruit and vegetable isn't always clear — or important.
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Are rhubarb and tomatoes fruits or vegetables?

Whether produce is a fruit or veggie often depends on your perspective and how you use it

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For roll call, please say your favourite vegetable,” our club officer announced. I was at a meeting of PEO, which is a philanthropic educational organization for women. We in Chapter V are getting to know each other a little better every month by answering questions for roll call. The officer stated green beans as her
Try something different and create a Biedermeier-type arrangement.
Country Crossroads

Enjoy peony season while it lasts

The large scented blooms can be admired in the garden or used as cut flowers in floral arrangements

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Most rural properties have peony bushes and the owners of these properties eagerly look forward to peony season every year. Nothing can match the wonderful sight and perfume of the bright-red, pink and white blooms. These can be enjoyed in the outdoor garden to their full potential if the plants have been staked so that
Roseisle businessman George Payette has no shortage of work as he travels across Manitoba and Saskatchewan doing repairs and maintenance work on some of the last remaining country elevators in the two provinces.
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The elevator repairman

Country elevators are a rarer site nowadays. George Payette’s business is keeping those few left in good working order

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Country elevators are disappearing, but so long as George Payette can swing a sledgehammer or pound a nail, a few lone survivors stand a chance. Payette’s business is elevator repair and maintenance, making him the guy farmers who now own these sites regularly call when a roof, siding or cribbing needs work, or a foundation
Late-season forages, supplemented with dried distillers grains, provide vital protein and energy that would otherwise be unavailable in late season.
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DDG can help forage digestibility

The ethanol industry byproduct can help cattle 
get more from late-season grasses

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One of the challenges for cattle producers around the world is getting the most out of late-season forage. In many cases forages become harder to digest later in the growing season, making them less beneficial for animals. Now a group of Texas researchers say supplementing these forages with dried distillers grain from the ethanol industry
Dairy products have plenty of benefits but there’s plenty of misinformation about them being bandied about.
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Is milk good for you?

Don't listen to detractors, milk has many health benefits

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I recently visited a dairy farm and especially admired the 24-hour-old calves. They already were up walking around one day after birth. We humans take about a year to do that. A Brown Swiss calf with long eyelashes and I bonded. It licked my hand with its rough tongue and I was carried back to
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The Jacksons

A Father’s Day meeting on the front lawn

The Jacksons from the June 15, 2017 issue of the Manitoba Co-operator

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I’d like to call this meeting to order. Does everybody have a beer?” Randy Jackson looked around at the people gathered on the front lawn of the Jackson homestead. It was not a large crowd. Aside from Randy and his wife Jackie, there were only Brady, with his wife Amanda holding baby Michaela, and Jennifer
MTS’ “Ultimate” cellular plan
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MTS’ “Ultimate” cellular plan

Our History: June 1994

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Not everything is subject to inflation — this ad for MTS cellular in our June 9, 1994 issue featured the “Ultimate” plan — $149.95 per month. That’s $229 in today’s dollars. Just above that ad was another inviting farmers to an AgrEvo field day near Brandon, where they could see a new crop that year

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