Across the province, many crops are struggling due to extreme heat and little rain, as a result, the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) will implement measures to address dry conditions impacting producers. Effective immediately, changes will be made to allow low-yielding crops to be put to alternate use to support the livestock sector. The Government… Continue reading Support For Producers Dealing With Dry Conditions
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Help Available For Farmers Taking Financial Hit
As Canada’s economy continues to feel the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, many small and mid-sized businesses face tough decisions about their debt. In particular, farmers find themselves and their business vulnerable to outside factors like drought and disease that are compounded by the effects of a pandemic economy. Fortunately, the Farm Debt Mediation Service can help.… Continue reading Help Available For Farmers Taking Financial Hit
Mady Adamson’s AG Videos Making Provincial Splash
Grade three student Mady Adamson wants to educate people about where their food comes from, so she has launched her own series of agricultural videos that are making a big splash all over the province. Scott Moe recently shared Mady’s video via Facebook saying “If you were ever worried about the next generation of Saskatchewan… Continue reading Mady Adamson’s AG Videos Making Provincial Splash
Farmer Assists Saskatoon Fire Crew During Grass Fire
Source: CTV News Saskatoon Staff, saskatoon.ctvnews.ca, April 19, 2021 Crews were on scene for about 40 minutes battling the blaze. SASKATOON — Saskatoon fire crews were on the scene of a grass fire on Burma Road, just north of CN Rail Yards Saturday afternoon. The Saskatoon Fire Department said the call came in around 4:15… Continue reading Farmer Assists Saskatoon Fire Crew During Grass Fire
Celebrate Canada’s Agriculture Day Today!
February 23rd is Canada’s Agriculture Day. It’s a day to celebrate the agriculture industry in Saskatchewan and Canada and to give thanks to all the hard working producers that continue to put healthy and nutritious food on our table. Watch below to hear more about the importance of agriculture in Saskatchewan. For the latest information… Continue reading Celebrate Canada’s Agriculture Day Today!
Alberta Farmer Receives $25,492 Traffic Ticket
Source: Kendra Slugoski, globalnews.ca, August 21, 2020 Several Alberta farmers have come forward after being hit with high traffic tickets, including one that’s over $25,000. Two Alberta farmers are calling on the province to cancel their massive traffic tickets and one wants an apology. Last month, Alberta Sheriffs handed out several tickets to commercial truckers… Continue reading Alberta Farmer Receives $25,492 Traffic Ticket
Farmer missing both arms, one foot thrilled by new accessible pickup truck
Source: CTV News, January 24, 2018 An Ottawa Valley farmer says his freedom has been restored thanks to a new specially equipped 2017 Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck. A pair of farming accidents claimed both of Ken Paul’s arms, and one of his feet. The triple-amputee thought he would never drive again. “I’ve always had to… Continue reading Farmer missing both arms, one foot thrilled by new accessible pickup truck
90-year-old P.E.I. farmer still working the land after all these years
‘I don’t believe in retirement,’ says John Lister If there’s ever a list of P.E.I.’s most independent seniors, 90-year-old John Lister would certainly be near the top. Lister lives alone at home in Dromore. He also cooks his own meals and even bakes his own bread. If that wasn’t enough, Lister also runs a 40-head… Continue reading 90-year-old P.E.I. farmer still working the land after all these years