Farm Life & Production Tips

Ponzi schemes and other scams are all too common. Be on your guard, and stay away from deals that are too good to be true

By Andrew Allentuck February 9, 2009

We have not heard the last of this (Madoff) tragedy, but the lesson — beware tales of the fabulous — needs to be told, even shouted. The investing world is mesmerized by the story of Bernard Madoff, the New York financial whiz who, as his name suggests, made off with what is reported to be […] Read more

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Economic indicators suggest that oil prices will move up again through 2009. One way to offset the rise in diesel for your farm is to buy oil company stocks

By Andy Sirski February 9, 2009

You’re telling me you can’t borrow another 100 grand to help you pay the fuel bill? Or cut 100 grand worth of other costs so you save money to buy shares in an oil company? As you know, at just over $40 a barrel (January 22) the price of oil was down over 100 bucks […] Read more

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…what would you do? Take some time this year to think about it. You need a Plan B

By Jolene Brown February 9, 2009

“ When one door closes, another opens but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us.” Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone, spoke these words of advice. And this is good advice for farmers. Our world of farming […] Read more

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Don’t put off your farm succession planning any longer. Here’s how to start

By Shawn Friesen February 9, 2009

As the owner of a family farm business, you have undoubtedly thought about what the future holds for you and your family. Your concerns probably extend to what you are going to do with the farm once you retire. Having a sound and relevant succession plan in place is one of the most important things […] Read more

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Creativity Expressed Through Photography – for Feb. 9, 2009

By Joan Airey February 9, 2009

Living in rural Saskatchewan, Brenda Cardiff, an accomplished photographer captures wildlife with her camera in the Last Mountain Hills, while enjoying it in a natural setting. “I live where there is an abundance of open country, prairie, poplar and willow bluffs, sloughs and small muddy lakes, which provide an environment teeming with wildlife activity. Deer, […] Read more

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— say it with fruits and veggies

February 9, 2009

February may seem an odd time to be writing about the merits of fresh produce, but if you want to give your valentine something straight from the heart, and good for their heart also, you can’t do better than a fruit basket, or even a basket of veggies. You want to buy locally as much […] Read more

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Happy Valentine’s Day From Farmlife

February 9, 2009

Do you have an agritourism article or a story about a home-based business? How about some household management tips? Send them to FarmLife, 1666 Dublin Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba R3H 0H1. Phone 1-800-665-0502 or e-mail [email protected] remember we can no longer return photos or material. — Sue

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Keep In Touch With A Family Letter

By Audrey Harsh February 9, 2009

To call it a letter is rather a misnomer. It is, rather, a whole packet of individual letters and information. However, it has always been called “The Family Letter.” The children of Ernest George Light and May Rosenberger Light have, for as many years as anyone can remember, exchanged a round-robin type of letter. The […] Read more

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Instead of a box of chocolates this year, bake up some surprise-filled mini-cupcakes for your valentines and make a heart-shaped box to put them in

February 9, 2009

MINI-DELIGHTS Chocolate cake mix Mini-cupcake pan 48 red aluminum or paper mini-cupcake liners 1/8 c. each of mini-chocolate chips, candied green and red cherries, coconut, dried apricots, sliced almonds and walnut pieces Cooking spray Preheat oven to 350F. Spray cupcake pan. Press liners into pan. Spray the inside of each liner. Prepare cake mix as […] Read more

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ALBERTA SPCA RELEASE

February 9, 2009

The frigid temperatures of Alberta winters can be dangerous for your pet. The best place for your pet is inside, except when it is taken outside for exercise or is a breed of dog capable of surviving outdoor weather. Even long-haired dogs that are accustomed to being outside need extra precautions when the temperature plummets. […] Read more

U.S. livestock: Hog futures hit contract highs on shock herd decline

Alberta Crop Report: Harvest more than three-quarters finished

NFU says proposed plant breeders’ rights come at farmers’ expense

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U.S. livestock: Hog futures hit contract highs on shock herd decline

Alberta Crop Report: Harvest more than three-quarters finished

NFU says proposed plant breeders’ rights come at farmers’ expense

Farm Life

Ponzi schemes and other scams are all too common. Be on your guard, and stay away from deals that are too good to be true

Economic indicators suggest that oil prices will move up again through 2009. One way to offset the rise in diesel for your farm is to buy oil company stocks

…what would you do? Take some time this year to think about it. You need a Plan B

Don’t put off your farm succession planning any longer. Here’s how to start

Creativity Expressed Through Photography – for Feb. 9, 2009

— say it with fruits and veggies

Happy Valentine’s Day From Farmlife

Keep In Touch With A Family Letter

Instead of a box of chocolates this year, bake up some surprise-filled mini-cupcakes for your valentines and make a heart-shaped box to put them in

ALBERTA SPCA RELEASE

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