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Friends Luke (l to r), Alvin, Gerry and Doug bought a bus to tour the country and stopped by the Froese farm to share a day of harvest.

Reflections on turning 60

I don’t see being in my 60s as retirement but as a reinvention of roles

By Elaine Froese November 9, 2016

I hope that your family has taken time to celebrate Thanksgiving, as I know some farmers don’t cook a turkey until the last crop is in the bin. The words to my favourite song of gratitude are: “Give thanks with a grateful heart, give thanks to the Holy One, give thanks because He’s given Jesus […] Read more

Dallas Spencer, trail boss for the ride in August.

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Roche Percee Trail Ride

Annual ride highlights diverse southeastern Saskatchewan landscape

By Christalee Froese October 28, 2016

The horses are rustling beneath a navy-blue sky as a meteor shower lights up the night. Whinnies echo across the park grounds as campfires are extinguished and the 75 campers retire to their tents and trailers. When the sun rises, so do the cowboys and cowgirls who are up early to feed, water and groom […] Read more

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Communicate better with your farm lawyer

Lawyers have lots of experience and wisdom but they can’t read minds

By Elaine Froese October 24, 2016

Lawyers are the brunt of many jokes, but if you want to have a great succession outcome you better have a great communication plan with your farm’s lawyer! Ontario lawyer Sarah Jacob shared her experiences at a CAFA (Canadian Association of Farm Advisors) update. Would you like to save time and money in front of your […] Read more

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Grandma’s prize-winning flapper pie

Prairie Palate: Flapper Pie recipe

By Amy Jo Ehman October 7, 2016

[Updated May 9, 2017] I’ve been going through a box of my grandma’s souvenirs and so I can tell you that, in 1957, she won first prize for her flapper pie at the Saskatoon fair. She also won red ribbons for her saskatoon pie, cherry pie with lattice crust, toffee, chocolate cake (layer), four fruit […] Read more

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Protect your health for the future

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association October 7, 2016

When we talk about safety, we often talk about immediate consequences. For example, getting too close to a running power take off can result in immediate, and often catastrophic consequences. It’s important to talk about preventing these life-altering incidents, but it’s also important to talk about how exposure to things in your environment can affect […] Read more

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Photos from a Saskatchewan harvest

By Lisa Guenther September 30, 2016

Grainews‘ field editor Lisa Guenther has been focussing her camera lens on harvest in her neck of the woods. Here’s a few of the photos she’s taken so far.

This patch of Russet Burbank potatoes in full bloom was grown by southern Alberta gardener Andrew Moon, shown standing to the right rear.

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Singing Gardener: Info on potatoes and Moose Jaw Royale

Plus, Ted whoops it up with fellow musicians

By Ted Meseyton September 30, 2016

A Canadian Prairie farmer blend of three grains and a couple of other ingredients are combined in a drink called: Moose Jaw Royale. The beverage is said to mimic appearance and taste of real coffee. Have never tried it myself — yet — but hope to once I’ve assembled all ingredients. The recipe follows further […] Read more

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Which shade of control is blocking your farm transition?

One lawyer suggests there are four different types of control that need to transfer

By Elaine Froese September 28, 2016

Elaine, Dad just won’t give up control!” is a common frustration with the next generation trying to navigate into management and ownership. Ottawa-based lawyer Denis Sicotte presents an interesting concept; he calls it “shades of control,” meaning there are four different types of control that need to transfer: 1. Operational Control: The operations, daily decision-making, […] Read more

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Meals in the field?

Harvesting season is so busy, but make meals a time to get together with family

By Amy Jo Ehman September 16, 2016

In my family, harvest suppers were a simple affair. My dad preferred a cold supper in a lunch box containing no item he couldn’t eat with one hand while steering the combine with the other. The driver of the grain truck (usually my brother Tom) might come in for a quick supper in the time […] Read more

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Cooking food on a stick

Prairie Palate: Fruit Kebabs

By Amy Jo Ehman August 26, 2016

My dad celebrated a significant birthday recently so of course we had a wiener roast. It’s my dad’s favourite meal. Few things are more “summer” than an open fire and food cooked on a stick. When we were little (my siblings and me) we followed Dad into the “woods” around the dugout to hunt for […] 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

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Reflections on turning 60

Roche Percee Trail Ride

Communicate better with your farm lawyer

Grandma’s prize-winning flapper pie

Protect your health for the future

Photos from a Saskatchewan harvest

Singing Gardener: Info on potatoes and Moose Jaw Royale

Which shade of control is blocking your farm transition?

Meals in the field?

Cooking food on a stick

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