“Mortgaging the Homestead” by George Agnew Reid, painted in 1890, captures the hardships of farm life that still echo today.

Mortgaging the farm

Historical painting still speaks to the all too real financial stresses facing modern farmers in Canada

Historical painting still speaks to the all too real financial stresses facing modern farmers in Canada




Darren Bond, farm management specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, warns that farmers will likely have to be particularly intelligent with their input and other costs this year.

Tariff strife requires money-smart farm decisions

Canadian and Manitoba farmers are facing a financial downturn in 2025; they’ll need to make their money count, farm management expert warns

Any money farmers spend this year must count, Manitoba farm management expert warns in face of ongoing U.S. tariff threat and a 2025 financial downturn.