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It can take a long time for the fire department to reach your farmhouse. Here are some ways to protect your home from brush fires and burning trees
The old adage “When your neighbour’s house is on fire, look to your own” really takes on a new meaning after witnessing the daily news coverage of the carnage caused by the Australian brush fires. Each graphic film clip emphasized the vulnerability of rural residences to the invading infernos. Despite heroic efforts of the professional […] Read more
Key to improving bottom line includes reducing costs, increasing revenue
Looking back over the first few years of the new millennium, it seems that the Canadian cattle industry has been hammered by a never ending string of adversity. A combination of the 2002 drought, BSE (mad cow disease) in 2003, high grain prices in 2008 and now country of origin labeling (COOL) in 2009 has […] Read more