Chris Dzisiak (second from left) helps run swathed grain into the threshing machine.

With harvest on hold, Dauphin farmers step into the past

The 16th annual Threshing Day harkens back to a time when everyone pitched in

Dauphin-area farmers found a soothing diversion from this year’s stressfully late and difficult harvest Aug. 30 — stepping back in time to when they could all pitch in. Usually on a Saturday at this time of year, Chris Dzisiak would be busily swathing canola and harvesting early wheat. But cloudy skies and soaking rains have

Work Makes The Chore Horse, Says Top Teamster

“Everyday work, that’s what makes the difference, I guess.” – DON BUTTERFIELD It’s a sign of the times. The activities at the Dauphin Agricultural Heritage Club’s annual old-time threshing day could be either nostalgic or futuristic – depending on your view of the future of world oil production. There was no discussion of Peak Oil


Fairs & Festivals – for Sep. 3, 2009

Is your community hosting a farm fair or exhibition in 2009? Contact the Co-operator with your event, dates, location, contact information (phone, e-mail and/or website) and updates or changes at [email protected]. Sept. 5 – Dauphin Agricultural Heritage Club threshing day, 9 a. m. to 4 p. m., eight km north of Dauphin on Highway 20.

Fairs & Festivals – for Aug. 27, 2009

Is your community hosting a farm fair or exhibition in 2009? Contact the Co-operator with your event, dates, location, contact information (phone, e-mail and/or website) and updates or changes at [email protected]. Sept. 5 – Dauphin Agricultural Heritage Club threshing day, 9 a. m. to 4 p. m., eight km north of Dauphin on Highway 20.


Fairs & Festivals – for Aug. 20, 2009

Is your community hosting a farm fair or exhibition in 2009? Contact the Co-operator with your event, dates, location, contact information (phone, e-mail and/or website) and updates or changes at [email protected]. Aug. 19-20– St. Vital Agricultural Fair, 4 p. m. to 8 p. m. daily, Winnipeg. Admission $2, free for ages 16 and under when