Hunting with whiskey jacks
Canada jays, or whiskey jacks, are bold little deer hunting pals that don’t mind getting close, if it means a piece of the offal or deer fat left over from a successful forest hunt in Manitoba. 
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Glacier FarmMedia – In Canada, and indeed in most western countries, agriculture often struggles to be understood by a largely urban public that has little idea of where their food comes from. In the Faroe Islands, a collection of 18 islands midway between Scotland, Iceland and Norway in the North Atlantic, the fight for agriculture
September 28, 2022A new rural economy emerges in Ukraine
When we first heard the sounds of rocket explosions on Feb. 24, we were most alarmed. It took my entire credit card limit to fill up my car and buy a supply of groceries. At the time, I thought only a few hours remained until the end of normal life. Many Ukrainian farmers say the
September 26, 2022Take the opportunity to talk with the animals
Would you like to meet a great horned owl named Griffin? Or try conversing with Jet, a crow who laughs and says “hi”? Or maybe watch an eastern box turtle? Would you like to learn more about these creatures and about work to help injured or orphaned birds and animals? If so, consider booking a
September 20, 2022VIDEO: Traditional and alternative proteins peacefully coexist in ‘Stepplerville’
Inside the barn, it’s always a hot summer night. It’s 34 C, and a million crickets sing a soft but steady chorus. Outside the barn, it’s a textbook, idyllic early-harvest day on a Manitoba farm. A handful of cattle chew their cuds in a nearby pasture. The wheat across the drive is in the late
September 13, 2022Musings from the berry patch
Compared to last year’s drought-driven berry bust, this summer has been a great turnaround for berry pickers. Across the province, people are filling pails with these tasty, versatile wild delights. I’ve been a berry picker ever since childhood. These days, picking berries not only fills the larder, but helps to connect me to my family
September 7, 2022Post-pandemic rebound sees busy year at MBFI
The first summer after COVID restrictions were lifted has been busier than ever at Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiatives (MBFI). “We’ve really made a big push this summer,” Mary-Jane Orr, MBFI’s general manager, told the Co-operator. “This year, we have hosted more events than ever.” Those events included working with Manitoba Agriculture and Ducks Unlimited
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