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Harness Maker Never Been Busier

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“Right now I’m paying more for the hide on the cow than they’re getting for the whole cow.” – BILL MADSEN, HARNESS MAKER Harness making is a passion for 86-year-old Bill Madsen of Decker, Manitoba. Even though this quiet, modest man lives and keeps to himself, his business is a hub of activity for many
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What’s Up – for Feb. 26, 2009

Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] call 204-944-5762 March 2-4 – Canadian Value Chain Network three-day workshop, Winnipeg. Topic: “Customer-focused collaboration: Mastering value chain implementation.” Registration $424 per person, deadline one week before workshop. For more info call Eugene at MRAC at 1-800-216-9767 or e-mail [email protected]. March 3 – Deerwood Soil and Water Management
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Sheep & Goat Sales – for Feb. 26, 2009

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There was a small selection of all varieties of sheep and goats at the Feb. 19, 2009 sheep and goat sale at Winnipeg Livestock Auction. In the sheep class two large Romney x ewes (185 pounds); brought $101.75 ($0.55/lb). A Dorper x ewe (165 pounds); brought $127.88 ($0.7750/ lb). All attention followed as a 280-pound
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Old-Country Tradition Versus Modern Trends

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Few Belgian horses remain in the country that gave them their name – and they must earn their keep. Willie Mertens, an organic farmer in Belgium, is a ready advocate for the draft horse known worldwide for its sturdy pulling power. Mertens owns 12 Belgian horses ranging in age and colour that are used to
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Tight U. S. Market To Shut Cargill Feed Mill

Citing costs and restrictions making the U. S. feed market uncompetitive, the Canadian wing of U. S. agrifood giant Cargill plans to stop production at a southwestern Ontario feed plant. Winnipeg-based Cargill Ltd. announced Feb. 10 it will cease operations at its animal feed production mill at Arkona, Ont., about 55 km west of London,
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What’s Up – for Feb. 19, 2009

Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] call 204-944-5762 Feb. 19-20 – Canadian Value Chain Network workshops, Brandon. Topics: “Partnering and collaboration” (Thurs.) and “Gathering and planning for new product introductions” (Fri.). Registration $50 per person per workshop, deadline one week before workshops. For more info call Eugene Warwaruk at MRAC at 1-800-216-9767 or e-mail
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Cartwright Cowgirl Riding Tall In MHSRA

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“While I enjoy all my events tremendously, if asked to choose one as my favourite it would be breakaway roping.” – ALI MULLIN Although Ali Mullin of Cartwright may be small in stature, she is riding tall as a member of the Manitoba High School Rodeo Association (MHSRA), presently sitting sixth overall in the high
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Rare Breeds Plans AGM

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“We’re in the right place at the right time. There’s a growing number of people who are interested in the quality of their food.” – PAM HEATH Interest in obscure breeds of livestock, abandoned in past decades amid the push towards ever-larger farms and highly specialized production agriculture, is making a comeback. Local membership in
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Horse Health

carol shwetz dvm It is the responsibility of the person travelling with horses to ensure proper documentation is provided to border officials. Horses from Canada travel across the border into the Uni ted States for purposes surprisingly similar to people. They have jobs, exhibitions, competitions, and new homes on the other side. Both people and

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