* "Farming is all about Defying the Odds" was written by my husband, Farmer John (aka @CanManFarm). Since he had a farm accident and is off his feet for the next 8-10 weeks, he'll be contributing a lot more to the farming section on this blog. * At a distance, farming seems like an easy job to do and to make money with. You just plant, grow, and cultivate, and then harvest … [Read more...]
License to Farm
Photo credit: Peter Baumgarten, Creative Island Photography Exploring the truth behind common misconceptions of modern agriculture is an important part of our lives as a farming family. It's a conversation @CanManFarm and I have with people almost daily. We do extensive research on ways to best manage our farm when it comes to everything from soil and crop management to … [Read more...]
Who Are You?
The following post is written by contributor, Jill from Crooked Lake Farm. Jill shares stories of the real side of farming and life on a farm. To read more, follow her on her blog and engage with her on Twitter. Okay, so now you have “Who Are You” by The Who running through your head. Sorry, but I couldn’t think of a more appropriate title to discuss cattle … [Read more...]
Grain Farmers of Ontario ~ March Classic #GFOClassic
Hubby's family has been farming for generations. Though we live on a working beef farm and raise cattle, we also grow corn, barley and hay. I know that there are many grain farmers of Ontario that produce far more grain than we do, but we produce grain nonetheless. Admittedly, I did not grow up on a farm, but married into one. In our early years of marriage, Hubby had … [Read more...]
Farm Safety Week
Did you know that the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) is a national organization dedicated to improving the health & safety of farmers, their families & workers? With this week being Farm Safety Week (Agricultural Safety Week), farmers all over the nation are sharing how they keep their farms, their families, their workers, and themselves safe on the … [Read more...]
Things You Wanted To Know About Cattle Liners
The following is a guest post by fellow farmer, Jill (from Crooked Lake Farm). For more Farm Fact Friday posts, make sure to visit Life on Manitoulin every Friday. Many people see cattle liners while they are driving down the highway and question animal welfare. Are the cattle comfortable, are they safe? We transport our cattle in liners quite frequently: every summer going … [Read more...]
Why Do We Vaccinate Our Cows? By Crooked Lake Farm
The following post was written by Jill from Crooked Lake Farm. As a fellow farmer, Jill wishes to engage with other farmers as well as educate non-farmers on what farming is about and what happens on a farm. If you have any questions you wish to ask, please feel free to leave Jill a comment or engage with her on Twitter and Facebook! Why do we vaccinate our cows? In one … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Why I Came Back To The Farm
The following post was written by Jill from Crooked Lake Farm. As a fellow farmer, Jill wishes to engage with other farmers as well as educate non-farmers on what farming is about and what happens on a farm. If you have any questions you wish to ask, please feel free to leave Jill a comment or engage with her on Twitter andFacebook! Back in December, I was having breakfast … [Read more...]
Farming is More Than a Lifestyle
The following post was written by Jill from Crooked Lake Farm. As a fellow farmer, Jill wishes to engage with other farmers as well as educate non-farmers on what farming is about and what happens on a farm. If you have any questions you wish to ask, please feel free to leave Jill a comment or engage with her on Twitter and Facebook! Farming is more than a … [Read more...]
What Do Cows Eat In the Winter?
Welcome to another edition of #FarmFactFriday. You've asked this question, and Jill is here to answer it. What Do Cows Eat In the Winter? With a foot of snow on the ground and temperatures below zero, many people often ask, what do cows eat in the winter? The simple answer is hay. Most people are familiar the a cows diet in the summer, acres and acres of lush green grass. … [Read more...]
Healthy Kids’ Lunch Box Ideas
People are always curious to see what's in Little One's lunch box every day. It's really important for me to ensure that Little One has a nutrient-rich and well-balanced lunch every day. Contrary to the belief of some, it does not take a lot of time to pack a healthy lunch for your kids. Kids' lunches do not have to be elaborate. Simple, healthy lunches are actually very … [Read more...]