Local news
Breakfast an important meal: survey
Many favour offering school breakfast programs funded by parents
Increasing food production not the answer to population growth
In developed countries people waste food by eating too much of it, causing health problems and additional social costs
Wanted: technicians who know how to operate a pitchfork
Volunteers sought for biggest-ever threshing bee in 2016
Exploring canola diagnostics, diseases and deficiencies
CanoLAB participants get a hands-on demonstration of the most recent production practices
Young farmers discuss taking the farm to the next generation
Fourth- and fifth-generation farmers discuss the challenges of developing a succession plan and taking over the family business
Safety a top priority for Fannystelle farm family
Culture of safety includes detailed policies for different equipment and monthly meetings with employees
Wild boars continue on the increase
Manitoba Conservation reports the last known boar sighting was in late November of 2014
AC Andrew receives Seed of the Year West award
Award includes a $4,000 scholarship to a student in plant breeding or genetics
Food Matters goes for a whole-hog event
Consumers get the chance to butcher a pig and visit farms, as demand for in-depth, hands-on knowledge grows
Pilot program for recycling ag plastic kicks off this month
Farmers use more plastic than ever as a lower-cost method of storing grain and feed, but increased use means more plastic waste in the environment