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Financing the Future of Agriculture for New and Returning Farmers
Starting out in agriculture can feel overwhelming for new and aspiring producers.
AFSC, February 20, 2025
The need for substantial capital to purchase land e i ment and in ts an ose a significant hurdle for a would-be farmer or rancher. Unlike established farmers, those who are new, o ng or ret rning to farming often la the financial history and collateral needed to get started.
However, Agriculture Financial Service (AFSC) has loan options available to help these starting farmers and ranchers. One such option is the AFSC Next Generation Loan. This specialized loan can help new and returning producers establish their own farming operations or take over existing ones through succession.
“(The Next Generation Loan) is really about helping the next generation of producers get into farming,” explained Joy Cavin, one of AFSC’s lending relationshi managers. e no ho ig the finan ial hurdles can be, and this program is designed to help make it happen.”
With lower rates, a special one per cent Next Generation rate in enti e and the o ort nit to finan e up to 90 per cent of the purchase price for land, buildings or quota, the Next Generation Loan can make a h ge di eren e for rod ers ho are starting o t. And recent changes mean farmers over 40 who meet certain criteria can access the program’s features and the Next Generation Incentive.
“That’s a big deal because, let’s be honest, next generation doesn’t always mean someone in their 20s or 30s,” said Cavin. “With the average age of farmers getting higher, a lot of people don’t have the chance to ta e o er ntil later in life. his hange re e ts the reality of farming today.”
Helping aspiring farmers achieve their dreams with personalized lending support
When Colin and Kara Boender of Boender Farms td got their first farm loan aro nd ears ago the found that the people who worked at AFSC were ready to work with them as young farmers.
hen e got o r first farm loan e ent to t o banks and the other bank wanted all kinds of cosigners and all kinds of this and all kinds of that,” commented Colin Boender. “The people at AFSC were willing and able to work with us as young farmers.
They’ve been really good to work with and really want to see us succeed.”
Cavin explained that some of the features of the Next Generation Loan just make it easier for beginning farmers to qualify for a loan.
“One of the best parts of this program is that we an se f t re ash o ro e tions instead of st relying on historical income,” said Caven. “That’s a game-changer for new farmers.”
AFSC specializes in agriculture lending, which means its lending relationship managers deal with producers every day. They take time to get to know their clients and understand their clients’ goals and aspirations. AFSC lenders also have knowledge of and an appreciation for the agriculture industry.
That knowledge and understanding is key for Allana Minchau of 7A7 Ranch in southern Alberta.
“I think the biggest issue we’ve had with other lending partners is that they treat us like we are just another person,” explained Minchau. “Whereas in ag, you can’t really be seen that way.
It s reall di i lt to get mortgages or to get loans because (banks) think, even though we see ourselves as being consistent earners, they still see you as too high of risk. Whereas to (a lender) like AFSC, everybody in ag is self-employed. It’s really nice to have that understanding and knowledge.”
Working with new and aspiring farmers and ranchers as they make their farm business a reality is deeply satisfying for Cavin. She said it’s about setting up the next generation for success and, in cases where a farm is moving between generations, keeping family farms intact.
Cavin stressed the importance of these new farmers and ranchers for the future of agriculture in Alberta, adding that AFSC’s lending support is helping to preserve these operations and build strong rural communities.
“These clients bring so much passion and energy. ost of them ha e een or ing hard oth o farm and on their family operations—and now they’re finall getting the han e to ran h o t on their o n.
“Helping someone achieve their lifelong dream of
becoming a producer—that’s the best part of the job.” To learn more about AFSC’s Next Generation Loan or other loan options, please contact a lending relationship manager at your preferred AFSC branch o i e all the lient are entre at . . . or email info@afsc.ca NH
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The Late Manfred Kanehl Inducted Into the Agriculture Hall Of Fame
Manfred Kanehl honoured posthumously for his contributions and advancements to animal welfare and food safety in the Canadian egg industry.
Agri-News, February 18, 2025
Ithink my dad would have been extremely honoured and humbled to have received this award,” said Susan Schafers, Manfred Kanehl’s daughter, who accepted the award on behalf of her father, who passed away in 2021, at the Agriculture Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Wetaskiwin in January. “It wasn’t his way to draw attention to himself, but I’m super thankful that we get to honour him today. Thank you so much for honouring my dad in such a remarkable way.
“Dad’s passion for agriculture lay in the poultry world and he always went the extra mile. He said to me, ‘it won’t ever feel like work if you love what you’re doing.’ How lucky was I to be mentored by my dad, my brother as well. And I’m fortunate that he passed on that love of agriculture to myself, my children and my grandchildren.”
In the early 1990s, Manfred championed advancements in food safety within the Canadian egg industr . is e orts led to the de elo ment of the tart Clean – Stay Clean on-farm food safety program, which was launched nationally by Egg Farmers of Canada and is still in use today. In 1997, Manfred and his son, Martin, founded Specht-Canada Inc., a company dedicated to distributing high-quality poultry caging from Germany and Italy. Known for their animal welfare standards and advanced manure management, these systems quickly gained recognition across Canada. That same year, Manfred donated equipment to the University of Alberta’s Poultry Unit expansion.
Manfred’s passion and commitment to animal care and welfare extended beyond his farm and the egg industry, he was a founding member of the Alberta Farm Animal Care Association, advocating for collaborative approaches to address livestock welfare. His dedication extended to local organizations like the Stony Plain Chamber of Commerce, where
he supported fundraisers and community events. For years, he hosted a fundraiser for Memorial Composite High School’s graduating class and mentored University of Alberta agriculture students.
Passionate about public education, Manfred participated in industry events like the Calgary Stampede, Heifer in Your Tank and Rural Café, promoting awareness of the egg industry and agriculture as a whole. His family and farm were his greatest priorities. His daughter Susan took over the family farm after his passing in 2021, becoming a leader in the industry and chair of Alberta Egg Producers.
Manfred’s legacy lives on through his contributions to food safety, animal welfare, agricultural education and through his family’s continued dedication to the industry.
The late Manfred Kanehl joins Blair Roth, a key fig re in the de elo ment of the s e ial ro s ind stry, and Dr. Kee Jim, cattle feedlot health specialist, as the 2024 inductees into the Alberta Agriculture all of ame. r. im ill e rofiled in an oming article. NH
L to R: RJ Sigurdson, Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation; Susan Schafers, daughter of Manfred Kanehl. Image courtesy Ryan Kowalyk, Reynolds Museum.
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by Heather PeaceRiver Forage
Stateofthear tfire protectionunitsare nowherefor Ranchers/Farmers to helpprotec ttheirpropertiesfromWildfireinnortheastBC.FireWagon#1, withitsprofessionalfirefightinggear, wasunveiled to acrowd ofagricultureproducersinmid-Augustoflast year.
Delicioussnacks &refreshments(courtesyoftheThiessen Family)andhandoutsfromNorthernFireWoRxandthe PeaceRiver Forage Association(PRFA) greetedpeoplewhentheyarrived. Theeveningbeganwith ashowand tellof variouspiecesoffirefightingequipment(waterthief,Hansennozzle, 3 way splitter,backcheck valve, tandem coupling,McLeodrake,Polask iaxanddrip torch). Someofthosein attendancewereable to identifyevery item asthey were part ofthe150peoplewho tookthe WildlandFireSuppressiontraininginspringof2024.
Sonja Leverkus(NorthernFireWoRxandShiftingMosaics),Nadia Mori (PRFA Coordinator) welcomedever yone to therevealof Fire Wagon#1(FW1). TwonewmembersofNorther nFireWoRx,localagproducers AnthonyThiessenandI vanHarbridgewereofficiallyinauguratedandgivencrew sweatersas waslongtime collaboratorJackThiessen. Sonjabelievesthat peoplewholiveinruralplacesneed to beable to takecareofthemselves. “O ftenhelpin remoteareasisslow to come.There simplyarenotenoughtrainedhumans to handlethefireswehadin2016,2018, &2023andeven in2024.Manyofthetrainedhumansarenot experienced;in2024,fifty percent oftheBCWildfire crewswererookies.”Plussheisnowseeing forests burninplacesmultipletimesin aseason(theyfoughtfire in Sept2023in aspotwhere theyfoughtitinthespringof2023).“Notenoughhumans,not enough experiencedhumansandincreasedwildfireactivityallleads to astrainedsituationwhere Ranchers/Farmersneed to have trainingandaccess to properequipmentinordertoprotect theirpropertiesfromwildfires.”
Thisstor yactuallybeganbackin2022when SonjaLeverkus(Northern Fire WoRxandShifting Mosaics)andNadia Mori (PRFA Coordinator) teamed uptoprovideWildland Fire TraininginArrasandHudson’sHope.Duringtheschools,participantsrepeatedly remarkedabouthowhelpfulit would beif ranchers/farmershadaccess to more equipment since theyareoftenthefirstbootsonthe groundin termsofdetectionandinitial attack .Sonja andNadia recognizedthisneed to providetheregion’sagriculturalproducerswith topnotchgearandtraining to helpthembecomepar tofthe solution. Ranchers/Farmershave avestedinterest to protec ttheirhomes &animalsfromwildfire. Alltheyneedisthetrainingandgear to assistwith wildfiresuppression. Thisruralsourceofwildfire suppressioncanworkalongsideBCWildfire Services to enhancetheirtiming, reachandinitial attack. Or, whenBCWildfire Servicesgetspulledelsewhereintheprovince,aswesaw inthesummerof2023,theseruralwildlandfirefighterscanstayto protec thomes &animalsintheir communities. This wasthevision.
In December2023,theBCM inistr yofAgriculture&Foodofferedfundingforemergency preparedness.Amidstanalreadypackedwinter, Sonjaand Nadia worked together to hammeroutanapplicationforwildlandfire trainingandequipmentinnortheastBCand were successful. Theregionwill benefitfromtheirefforts foryears tocome;especiallyiftrainingopportunitiescontinue.
“Thegearin Fire Wagon#1,alongwiththe2024training,isanabsolute GAMECHANGERin termsofmoving waterandprotectingstructuresinrural andremoteareas.Thistrailer, whichcameinaround$220,000,isthegoldstandard -a “mothership”ofsorts”- and Sonjahopesthatonedaytherewill beanumberofsmaller“sistertrailers”throughoutthe region.Thetrailers were madeintheUS,outfitted by WASPinKelownawithequipmentand customshelvesandinventoried/engravedbyNorthernFireWoRx. TheFireWagoncontains
• 75*100ft lengthson1.5inhose.
• 300lengthsofeconohose
• Butterflysprinklers(forstructureprotection)
• Stepinsprinklers
• BB4pump(forhighpressure stationar ypumping)
• Mark 3pumps(wildlandfirestandardpumps)
• 3waterbladders,hold2500gallonsof watereach
• 2driptorches(to fight firewithfire)
• Waterpacks
• Nozzles,connectors,splitters,valves, axes, rakes
Homebase forFireWage#1willbeintheNorth Peaceand forFireWagon#2willbeinthe SouthPeace. Homebasehostswillneed to be conscientious Agproducerswhoarealsowillingtobeinvolvedininventor yandmaintenanceofthetrailers.
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Theunitswillbeused forruralproper ty protectionandalsoforprescribedfire, asappropriate useofprescribedfirecanhelp reducethe riskofwildfire. Usingtheequipment in aprescribedfiresettingincreasesthehands-on experienceofthoseinvolvedwhichmakesthembetterprepared to fight wildfire.R alphKermer, Wildland Fire Traininginstruc torwith30 yearsexperienceinwildfire, says “prescribedfireisaninvaluable experiencefordealing withwildlandfire.”These Fire Wagonsarealsoademonstrationofwhatwecandowhen wework together.Thislegac ywill continueon formanyfire seasons tocome.
Next Steps:
Fire Wagon#2(FW2)isinthefinalstagesofbeinggearedup followingdelays due to supplyshortageswith arevealplannedlaterthisspring.Withany luckthe revealwillbecombinedwith aprescribedfiredemonstrationatoneofPRFA’sresearchdemonstrationsites.
Arancherchecklisthas beendeveloped to assistlandmanagersintheirapplication process forburnpermitsshouldtheywish to incorporateprescribed fireasasupporting toolontheirland.Foranyoneinterestedintakingthebasicwildlandfirefightingtrainingorthosewhoalreadyhave trainingand wouldlike to beinvolvedinhands-onprescribedfireapplicationcanfilloutan expressionofinterest at peaceforage.bc.ca/events.
We gratefullyacknowledgethefinancialsuppor tofthe ProvinceofBritish Columbiathroughthe Ministr yofAgricultureand Food.
Farmers,ranchersandlandmanagers completing oneofthewildlandfireschoolsofferedin April2024.
Photocredit:Heather Fossum
Alookinsidethestate -of-the-art structuralprotectionunitanditscontents.
Photocredit: Heather Fossum
Fire school attendeespractice hoselayandnozzle controlduring aspringwildlandfireschool.
Photocredit:Heather Fossum
Mark-3wildlandfirepumpsareportable and ago-to standardin wildlandfirefighting.
Photocredit:Heather Fossum
Revealof Fire Wagon#1 forwildfire structuralprotectionin August2024.
Photocredit:Heather Fossum
Butterfly watersprinklerscanbemounted on roof ridges to helpprotec tinfrastructure during awildfire.
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McLeod rake,Polaski ax, andotherhand toolsthat mightcomeinhandy duringwildlandfire fighting.Photocredit: Heather Fossum
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John Deere Unveils Next-Gen Combine
Front-End Equipment to Boost Harvest E ciency
New front-end equipment options designed for maximum crop capture and productivity
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Kansas (February 27, 2025)
Farmers need to capture as much crop as possible during harvest and, today, John Deere (NYSE: DE) helped move that progress with the release of new combine headers, including a three-piece hinge draper reel system and a new 18-row corn head with 76.2 cm (30 in) spacing. The new front-end equipment is designed to improve productivity—no matter the crop situation.
“Our goal is to ensure John Deere combines are as productive as possible, and that all starts with the header,” said Bergen Nelson, go-to-market manager for harvest equipment. “These headers are built to consistently feed the combine, ee ing har est rod ti e and e i ient. e no that ho the ro is ta en o the field is as im ortant as ho the field is left ehind and all that starts ith the front end.”
For model year 2026, John Deere introduces a new three-piece CAM reel with dense a fingers. his three ie e reel is engineered for high erforman e harvesting, particularly in challenging crops such as pulses and edibles, which have a shorter stature and lower podding. The innovative design helps recover down and lodged crops, minimizing grain loss and increasing productivity. The dense pack fingers ha e more tines om ared ith re io s i o er reels ro iding an e i ient material s ee from the nife to ma imi e grain a t re. ith an a ility to maintain consistent reel-to-knife relationship, the three-piece reel helps enhance feeding capacity, ensuring every seed counts.
For more information on combine headers from John Deere or to determine the best header for your operation, visit your local John Deere dealer or deere.ca/en. NH
Colic in Horses – Focusing on Prevention
Written by Dr. Charlotte Corbett
Colic is a word that causes dread in even the most e erien ed horse erson. oli merel means abdominal pain (belly pain), yet it can be a lifethreatening condition. Colic is caused by an upset of the digestive tract. The horse has an incredible digesti e tra t that stret hes o er feet long. o fit inside the digestive tract had many twists, turns and changes in size. Horses absorb nutrients such as protein and starches (simple sugars) but rely on bacteria in the hindg t to e a le to a sor n trients from fi re s h as grass and hay). It is very important to keep this giant vat of microbes happy to not only prevent colic but to ensure the horse is functioning at the best of its ability.
There are three main categories of colic:
1. Intestinal Dysfunction: Gas buildup causes the intestines to e and li e alloons leading to pain. The intestine can have spasms (spasmodic colic) that are just like cramps. Impactions can occur – these can be small and easily passed or giant impactions that take days in hospital to fully resolve.
2. Intestinal Accidents: These cannot be prevented. The intestines can move, causing a displacement or a twist that needs surgery to correct it. If referral is an option, these horses are sent for surgery.
3. Enteritis/Ulceration: Ulcers, parasites, infection or stress can cause the intestine to become in amed and ainf l leading to oli signs and often diarrhea.
Horses’ colic most often during times of change –change in weather, change in feed, transport, change in activity. Changing how we manage our horses can help decrease the chance of colic. Intestinal accidents will still occur and we can’t control the weather, but we can focus on promoting the overall health of our horses, which decreases the chance of colic.
Horses need constant access to clean, fresh water. eh dration is a signifi ant ris fa tor for oli artilarly for impaction colic. If horses do not drink enough water, their digestive system can slow down, increasing the risk of blockages and discomfort. In the winter, this means checking waterers frequently as freezing happens rapidly. Horses will often drink less during very cold days, but having water available will decrease their chance of becoming impacted.
A horse’s main diet should consist of forage such as grass or hay. Forage keeps the microbes happy, preventing gas buildup. Forage is especially important in the winter – on cold days feed more hay, not more grain/ concentrates, as heat is produced by the microbes rea ing do n fi re. he ha t rns the large hindg t into a furnace for the animal. Forage also helps prevent ulcers, not only by keeping food in the stomach for longer, but when a horse chews it creates saliva, which buffers the acid. Hay needs to be free from mold, dust and clover. Feeding small frequent meals is ideal – horses are designed to graze most of the day, moving while they eat. hile grains an ro ide energ to horses that need e tra the sho ld e fed in moderation. If feeding or switching grains, ensure they are introduced gradually to allow the digestive system time to adjust.
hen introd ing ne feed e en a ne at h of hay), it is very important to slowly switch to the new food over 2-3 weeks. Introduce a bit of the new feed or pasture, increasing the amount daily until you are feeding only the new feed. This allows the microbes in the hindgut to adapt to the new type of feed. Some microbes are etter at rea ing timoth other e el at alfalfa. eg lar e er ise is e tremel im ortant in maintaining a health digesti e s stem. er ise romotes
gut motility and reduces stress. Turnout is especially helpful to reduce stress as it allows the horse to e ress nat ral eha io rs and so iali e ith others. Studies have shown that horses that are turned out 24 hours per day have a lower risk of colic then their counterparts that are stabled. This is not feasible for every horse, but ensuring adequate turnout during the day can decrease the risk.
oor dental health an lead to oli as ell. hen horses are not able to chew their food properly, it can lead to impaction or choke. Regular fecals and deworming can prevent parasite loads from causing in ammation and lo ages ithin horses es e-
cially young animals.
hile oli an ne er e f ll re ented e an minimi e the ris . B fo sing on ro er diet e er ise stress management, and veterinary care, horse owners can create an environment that supports their horse’s gastrointestinal health. Early detection of potential problems will contribute to the overall well-being of horses and minimize the chances of a colic emergency. The Horse Portal has a Risk Assessment tool to determine your horse’s colic risk. This is a very helpf l tool for nderstanding ho di erent fa tors e e t your horse. https://thehorseportal.ca/healthcaretools/colic-tool/ NH
VJV Beaverlodge Converting a Part of Their Building to an Auction Pavilion
Stopped into VJV in Beaverlodge on Thursday while out distributing the February 28th issue of the Northern Horizon Yancy and the crew were hard at the conversion/renovation of the back half of their main building to what will end up being the VJV Auction Pavilion. When done, VJV will be able to host live auctions inside their Beaverlodge facility. irst sale on the do et fingers rossed ill e their ril th onsignment ale. Stop in if you’re in the area and catch the conversion in progress. ongrat lations to the i esto ar eting ro for sho ing their faith in the ea e o ntr ma ing this in estment in their Bea erlodge o eration. NH
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Budget 2025What’s In It For Agriculture
The province released the 2025 budget last week, and RJ Sigurdson, Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, shared the following statement on its impact on agriculture:
“We are advancing cutting-edge research in agriculture and supporting small and medium-sized businesses. Additionally, we are strengthening our agricultural infrastructure, ensuring quicker and more a orda le ser i es for li esto rod ers and veterinarians. We’re supporting innovation, attracting investment, and building a resilient economy for the future.”
Among the highlights for agriculture:
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• $1.8 million to Western Crop Innovations for industry-leading crop research
• $780,000 to support small- and medium-sized meat processors
• $3.1 million for the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine to expand toward a full-service veterinary diagnostic laboratory, giving livestock producers and vets access to i er more a orda le li esto diagnosti s closer to home
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Gomack Red Angus
Braydon Gough & Scott Gough Whitelaw, AB Braydon 780-274-0099 Scott 780-618-4747
GRA-TAN Farm
Grant & Tanya Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-284-0684
Crystal Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-204-2005
Harvest Angus
Tom & Carolyn Dewaal, Prince George, BC 250-960-0022 | 250-562-5200
Heart Valley Angus
Nat Tschetter & Chris Tschetter Wanham, AB 780-978-6407 / 780-978-6406
Hill 70 Quantock Ranch
Bill, Connor & Ted Creech, Lloydminster
Bill 780-871-4947, Connor 780-871-8496
Ted 306-307-2873, Adam 780-218-4301
Horizon Red Angus
Philip Driedger, La Crete, AB 780-926-5896
Keen Industries Angus
Kim & Evan Keen, Charlie Lake, BC
Kim 250-271-0548
RaisingQualityCharolaisCattletomeet theneedsofthe Commercial Industry!
Silent K Stock Farms
Delano & Megan Kjos, Tomslake BC
D 250-467-9450 / M 403-804-1107
Sorenson Cattle Co.
Murray & Nicole Sorenson
Teepee Creek, AB Murray 780-831-6332 Nicole 780-832-1189
True North Angus
Byrch Grant, Pouce Coupe, BC 250-782-0123
Willow Creek Simmentals
8WAY CHAROLAIS
Nikki,Kristin,Whitney& CourtneyDrschiwiski Box18,CecilLake,BCV0C1G0 Ph:250-785 -6362
Cell:250-261-0876(Nikki) Cell:250-329-4816(Courtney) eightway@pris.ca wanderlust_blues@yahoo.ca
Kjos Black Angus
Marty & Miriam Kjos, Fort St. John, B.C. 250-787-0970
Lakeroad Black Angus
Jim & Donna Rowe, Worsley, AB
Jim 780-835-0455 | Donna 780-835-9588
Lazy B Livestock
Trevor Binks & Melanie Klassen
Grande Prairie, AB
Trevor 780-518-0630
Melanie 780-518-0230
Lazy S Ranch
Stewart Ainsworth, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-785-3136 or 780-786-4150
Mountain Side Angus
Bulls for Sale by Private Treaty
John & Judy Mayer, Beaverlodge, AB John 780-831-8497 Home 780-354-2726
Nicklason Stock Farms
Brad & Cole Nicklason, Deadwood, AB Brad 780-836-5197 Cole 780-836-0570
Northway Cattle Co.
Hwy 64 & RR 94.5, Cleardale, AB Albert 780-834-7055 Peter 780-835-8291
Penson Angus
Darren Penson, Sexsmith, AB 780-814-4993
Crooked Creek, AB
Mike & Mari Klassen 780-832-7343
Colby & Tiffany Klassen 780-832-6714
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8-Way Charolais
Nikki/Kristin/Whitney/Courtney Drschiwiski
Cecil Lake, BC
Nikki 250-261-0876
Courtney 250-329-4816
Dry Creek Ranch
Seth Harmon, Cecil Lake, BC 250-793-1858
Evans Cattle Company
Glyn & Stephanie Evans, Doe River, BC 250-467-2275
Hill 70 Quantock Ranch
Bill, Connor & Ted Creech, Lloydminster
Bill 780-871-4947, Connor 780-871-8496
Ted 306-307-2873, Adam 780-218-4301
JayDawn Farms
Jason & Nikki McQuaig, Sexsmith, AB 780-933-5530
KSL Simmentals
Keegan Scorgie & Brad Smith Beaverlodge, AB Keegan 780-518-6572 | Brad 587-202-0254
Landaker Charolais Farm
Alan & Shelley Landaker, Brownvale, AB 780-618-3928
Pinnacle View Limousin
Rob & Cheryl Swaan, Quesnel, BC Erin & Eric Kishkan, Quesnel, BC Erin 250-991-6654
Schweitzer Ranch
Troy & Kristina Schweitzer Dawson Creek, BC
Troy 780-814-3598 | Kristina 250-219-4429
GELBVEIHS
Hill 70 Quantock Ranch
Bill, Connor & Ted Creech, Lloydminster Bill 780-871-4947, Connor 780-871-8496 Ted 306-307-2873, Adam 780-218-4301
Rocky Top Gelbvieh
Cody & Melissa Congdon, Bashaw, AB Cody 403-350-5791 | Melissa 403-586-3144
Royal Western Gelbvieh
Rodney & Tanya Hollman, Innisfail, AB Rodney 403-588-8620 Tanya 403-352-9283
HEREFORDS
Chittick Farms
Raymond & Mona Chittick Mayerthorpe, AB 780-305-3925
Gold Stock Hereford Farms
Steve, Ashley & Brad White
Beaverlodge, AB
780-518-0064 | 780-354-3190
Gurtler Polled Herefords
Garry & Ethan Gurtler, North Star, AB
Garry 780-836-0117 / 780-836-2125
Ethan 780-836-0552
Hill 70 Quantock Ranch
Bill, Connor & Ted Creech, Lloydminster Bill 780-871-4947, Connor 780-871-8496 Ted 306-307-2873, Adam 780-218-4301
Jonomn Hereford Ranch
Norm & Joanne Parrent, Clyde, AB 780-307-6586 | 780-348-5835
Mike Grimmeyer
M.C. Quantock
Mac & Pat Creech, lloydminster, AB 800-561-2855
Rachido Ranch
Randy & Donna Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-674-1986
Reber's Polled Herefords
Serena & Kasey Reber, Woking, AB 780-518-2643
Richardson Ranch
Tlell Polled Herefords
Don & Les Richardson, Tlell, BC 250-566-5114 | 250-557-4348
Whiskey Jack Black Herefords & Simmentals
Tamara & Darcy Kuriga, Whitelaw, AB 780-834-7108
LIMOUSIN
Dry Creek Ranch
Gordon & Carla Harmon, Cecil Lake, BC 250-793-2384
Excel Ranches
Ron & Barb Miller, Westlock, AB
Cody & Amy Miller, Westlock, AB 780-349-0644
Hillview Farms
Sturgeon County, AB
Raymond & Corine Verbeek 780-982-2176 | 780-939-2173
Colin & Tessa Verbeek Colin 780-982-1676 | Tessa 403-636-1066
Pinnacle View Limousin
Rob & Cheryl Swaan, Quesnel, BC
Erin & Eric Kishkan, Quesnel, BC Erin 250-991-6654
RED POLLS SALERS SHORTHORNS
Trieber Farms
Fred & Naomi Trieber, Beaverlodge, AB Fred 780-831-1346 Naomi 780-814-0052
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ODOUBLE
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Elden,EinarandOleBakkehaug Box156,Hythe,ABT0H2C0
Home (780)356-2113 EldenCell (780)518-3536 929163
SimmentalCattleQuarterHorse
Blazin" J Simmentals
Darcy & Caitlyn Lind, Sunset House, AB D 780-536-5203 / C 780-552-4934
Clearwater Simmentals
Chad Smith, Olds, AB 403-586-4714
Crystal Springs Ranch
Eckbert & Crystal Weitzel
Georg & Sarah Weitzel
Charlie Lake, BC 250-263-8237
Dead Horse Creek Cattle Company Ltd.
Bill & Matt Hedges, Fort St. John, BC Bo 778-835-4689 | Matt 250-262-9406
Fallen Timber Farms
Chet & Jamie Jans, Groundbirch, BC 250-219-8200
GB Farms
Rachido Ranch
Randy & Donna Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-674-1986
Rosefield Simmentals
James & Martha Wiebe, Prespatou, BC 250-630-2621
Short Grass Farms
Kurtis and Chelsie Dillabough, DeBolt, AB 780-402-9578
Sorenson Cattle Co.
Murray & Nicole Sorenson
Teepee Creek, AB
Murray 780-831-6332 Nicole 780-832-1189
Southpaw Cattle Company
Ron & Tammy Daley, Carstairs, AB
Brandon & Shallaine Sharpe, Carstairs, AB 403-519-3401
Yearlingand2yr.oldBullsforSalebyPrivate Treaty
Box238, FAIRVIEW,ALBERTA TOH1LO
Norbert&JaniceLuken 780-835-3165 Email:njluken6@gmail.com
Garrett Biggelaar, Lacombe, AB 403-877-7661
Gomack Red Angus
Braydon Gough & Scott Gough
Whitelaw, AB Braydon 780-274-0099 Scott 780-618-4747
GRA-TAN Farm
Grant & Tanya Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-284-0684
Swantewitt & Sage Simmentals
Yellowhead County, AB
Gerd 780-712-2096
Jordan 780-712-3600
Whiskey Jack Black Herefords & Simmentals
Tamara & Darcy Kuriga, Whitelaw, AB 780-834-71080
Willowdale Simmentals
Chet &Jamie Jans
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KEITHHODGES 780-831-7999 keith@arlshop.com
KEIRANHODGES 780-933-5637 hodgey_177@hotmail.com 921031
Crystal Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-204-2005
Harvest Angus
Tom & Carolyn Dewaal, Prince George, BC 250-960-0022 | 250-562-5200
Hill 70 Quantock Ranch
Bill, Connor & Ted Creech, Lloydminster Bill 780-871-4947, Connor 780-871-8496 Ted 306-307-2873, Adam 780-218-4301
KIN-KIN Cattle Co.
Gary & Faye Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-786-4500
KMR Simmentals
Kent and Robin Malcomson
Grovedale, AB 587-298-5404
Kruger Farms
Ryan & Chelsea Kruger, Sundre, AB 403-586-0125
KSL Simmentals
Dale & Judy Smith and Family Valleyview, AB
Dale 780-558-9337 | Kent 780-721-1109
Wolfe Farms
Tony Wolfe, Valleyview, AB 780-524-9322
Wolfes Fleckvieh
Shane & Shannon Wolfe, Sundre, AB 403-556-0729
B.C. Livestock Producers Co-operative Cordy Cox, Kamloops, BC 250-573-3939
Innisfail Auction Market
Danny, Mark & Duane Daines, Innisfail, AB 403-227-3166
WillowCreek Simmentals| CrookedCreek,AB
Albrecht Farms
Keegan Scorgie & Brad Smith Beaverlodge, AB Keegan 780-518-6572 | Brad 5-202-0254
Lazy S Ranch
Stewart Ainsworth, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-785-3136 or 780-786-4150
M.C. Quantock
Mike &MariKlassen |(780)832-7343 Colby& TiffanyKlassen |(780)832-6714 willowcreeksimmentals@gmail.com 918508
Steve & Tammy Albrecht, Sprit River, AB 780-832-0883
Ryan & Tara Albrecht, Spirit River, AB 780-933-5448
Mac & Pat Creech, Lloydminster, AB 800-561-2855
Moonlite Farms
Norbert & Janice Luken, Fairview, AB Norbert 780-835-9314 Home 780-835-3165
Polar Farms
Joe & Lindsay Loomis, PRRD, BC 250-784-5150
Jennings Martin Direct Buying
La Glace, Alberta
Jennings Martin 780-933-1023
Ron Kramer 250-793-2713
North Central Livestock Exchange
Garth Rogers, Clyde, Alberta 780-348-5893
Olds Auction Market
Olds, Alberta Office 402-556-3655
Tyler 403-507-1782 | Patrick 403-559-7202
Thorsby Stockyards Inc.
Thorsby, Alberta Office 780-789-3915
Chance 403-358-0456 | Jeff 780-203-4953
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800-899
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• Shelby Blosky (Westlock, Ponoka, Rimbey)587-277-7207
• Mike Brennan (Ponoka, Rimbey, Bashaw)403-783-1074
• Ralph Calder (NorthernAB &
• Neil Campbell (Rycroft)780-814-4113
• Trevor Duke (Castor, Coronation, Stettler, Hanna)403-740-5753
• Darryl Friesen (Rimbey)403-318-1630
• MarkGillett (Fairview)780-834-7063
• TrapperGreen (NorthernAB & B.C.)780-837-0171
• Joe Howlett (Westlock)780-920-8708
• MarkJacklin (Dawson Creek, Beaverlodge)780-882-5456
• Barry Neumeirer (Rimbey)403-350-8222
• Wade Schaupmeyer (Westlock) 780-305-4104
• Charlie Kessler (AB& Sask)403-357-4779
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• Brad Lohr (Ponoka)780-679-5500 • KyleMiller (Westlock)780-689-9373
• Travis Sekura (Rimbey)780-621-6841 • Stan Skeels (Rimbey)403-704-0288
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New Provincial Task Force Will Focus on Food Security, Growth, Economy
B.C. Agriculture and Food, February 20, 2025
To ensure B.C.’s food supply and food economy continues to grow in the face of . . tari n ertaint and to hel farmers find ne mar ets a ne remier s tas for e on agri lt re and food e onom has een formed.
ll British ol m ians ant relia le a ess to health and a orda le food said remier a id . e m st rote t o r food so r es and o r agri lt ral se tor in the fa e of the threat of nfair and damaging tari s. he res e ted ind str leaders in o r tas for e ill ro ide the go ernment ith first hand no ledge of ho to re are and res ond to these threats as e ontin e to gro o r agri lt ral se tor. he ne tas for e is a res lt of ongoing on ersations ith ind str and allo s go ernment to or losel ith B. . s agri lt re and food se tor to in rease the gro th and om etiti eness of B. . rod ts. em ers ill also re ommend ho to ens re eo le in British ol m ia ha e ontin ed a ess to health and a orda le food no matter hat ha ens ith . . tari s or a trade ar. he tas for e s or ill e g ided di erse no ledgea le and s essf l leaders in l ding rimar rod ers from the ro in e s farming se tor as ell as seafood har esters food and e erage ro essors distri tors and retailers.
B. . s agri lt ral omm nities ha e demonstrated time and again ho strongl the ome together and oin for es in times of need said ana o ham inister of gri lt re and ood. B in l ding the oi es of farmers ro essors retailers and distri tors in this tas for e e are in l ding e ertise from farm to ta le in ild ing a resilient and s staina le food s stem that is om etiti e and strengthens B. . s e onom and food s l . he tas for e ill ha e re resentati es from a ross the agri lt re and food se tor. It ill e o haired leadershi from the B gri lt re o n il hi h ad o ates on ehalf of mem er asso iations and B ood and Be erage hi h re re sents a di erse range of ro essors thro gho t the ro in e along ith the de t minister of the inistr of gri lt re and ood.
B. . s agri lt re se tor has een a signifi ant e onomi ontri tor and an im ortant ie e of o r ro in e s identit for more than a ent r t the long term ia ilit of farming fa es se eral hallenges said anielle notte e e ti e dire tor BC Agriculture Council (BCAC). “If the economic growth potential of the sector is to e reali ed e need to re e al ate the a e see and al e agri lt re. he remier s tas for e is an o ort nit to ild a shared ision for the se tor that in ol es inno ati e ideas and a shift in ers e ti e fo sing on sol tions and B is thrilled to e a artner on this er im ortant or .
he gro ill hold its first meeting ne t ee irt all and is e e ted to meet in erson on a arterl asis o er the ne t to months.
here has ne er een a more im ortant time for o r ind str to or olla ora ti el ith e sta eholders and go ernment to ens re the ontin ed gro th and om etiti eness of the agri lt re ro essing and seafood se tors in this ro in e said ames onaldson B ood Be erage. I loo for ard to or ing ith the mem ers of this tas for e ho re resent a great ross se tion of leaders re resenting the food s stem in B. .
he tas for e ill also ro ide targeted re ommendations to go ernment a o t e to i s s h as ater land la o r om etiti eness and in estment. hat to no a o t tas for e mem ers
he remier s tas for e on agri lt re and food e onom is made of three o hairs and mem ers re resenting a road range of regional ommodit and mar et ers e ti es.
Co-chairs:
• anielle notte e e ti e dire tor B gri lt re o n il
• ames onaldson B ood Be erage
• i helle os i de t minister inistr of gri lt re and ood
Primary producers:
• ennifer oi e resident B gri lt re resident o ner armer Ben s ggs
• nnelise r e a ers o o ner resh alle arms
• a Bains i e resident of o erations mar eting and ro rement est err Farms
• hris Bodnar assistant rofessor at ni ersit of the raser alle o o ner lose to ome rgani
Processors:
• ngela oro resident re e o rmet oods
• asmine B rne Big o ntain oods
• ames ratt hema ealth rod ts
Seafood:
• arr ohnson resident hah n lth eafood
• te e o o o ner a mill Ba sters
Retail:
• amie elson resident attison ood ro e e ti e ar h
Distribution:
• ameron Bo les i e resident of national sales s o
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Start of 2025 Wild re Season: Minister Todd Loewen
Minister of Forestry and Parks Todd Loewen issued the following statement on the start to the 2025 wild re season in Alberta:
With ildfire season o i iall eginning on ar h I ant to tal to all l ertans a o t the im ortan e of eing re ared and roa ti e. l erta has fa ed n re edented ildfire hallenges and o r go ernment is ommitted to a three ronged a roa h to ildfire re arations re ention mitigation and readiness to res ond. he e to re ention e orts is sto ing ildfires efore the start. It is essential that e er l ertan nderstands their role in re enting ildfires
BUTLER
hi h is h e are in reasing li a areness am aigns and romoting safe ra ti es for o tdoor a ti ities hile also enfor ing fire ans as ne essar . er small e ort o nts in re enting ildfires and rote ting o r omm nities and nat ral reso r es. or sit ations here re ention is not eno gh e ha e strengthened o r ildfire mitigation e orts. his in l des ontrolled rns reating fire rea s and managing forest egetation to minimi e f el for fires. ireg ard ro e ts are rrentl nder a
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in the Bo alle near anmore as ell as ress ills ro in ial ar inton hite o rt and la e a e. In the orest eso r e Im ro ement sso iation of l erta I f nded ire mart ro e ts a ross the ro in e orth more than . million. hese meas res fo s on ildfire re ention and mitigation ed ating omm nities on fire safet and s orting lo al emergen res onse lans. l erta is home to some of the est firefighting ersonnel in the orld and o r teams are ell trained ell e i ed and read to res ond to an ildfire in idents. e ontin e in esting in the te hnolog and reso r es needed to s ort firefighting e orts thro gh B dget hi h ro ides million in ase f nding for ildfire ersonnel e i ment training and ontra ts for air raft do ers and night ision e i ed heli o ters. his ens res e an mo ili e signifi ant reso r es i l and e e ti el hen needed. I ha e e er onfiden e in o r ildfire teams and their a ilit to meet the hallenges ahead.
his ear e are entering the ildfire season ith a ti e fires a signifi ant hange from the almost ildfires e sa this time last ear. his is in large art than s to the in redi le or of l erta s ildland firefighters and s ort teams the resilien e of l erta s omm nities and to the ro in e s histori in estments re arations and i res onse to last ear s ildfires.
s l ertans ta e the time to en o o r in redi le o tdoor o ort nities this ear it is im ortant to remem er e all ha e a shared res onsi ilit in re enting ildfires. I en o rage e er one to follo fire ans and restri tions remem er o m st ha e a ermit for an rning in the orest rote tion rea and follo the soa it stir it and soa it again method to ens re o r am fires are e ting ished om letel . B or ing together e ill e read to fa e hate er the ildfire season rings. NH
U.S. Decision to Move Forward with Tari s Will Have Widespread, Devastating Impacts on the Canadian Canola Industry
Canola Council, March 4, 2025
Toda . . resident onald r m onfirmed that re io sl anno n ed tari s of er ent ill e a lied to im orts of a road range of anadian goods in l ding anola seed oil and meal e e ti e ar h .
“A month ago, we welcomed the U.S. decision to a se im lementation of tari s in s ort of redi ta le tari free trade sa s hris a ison anola o n il of anada resident . he . . de ision to go for ard ith er ent tar i s on anadian gro n anola and anola rod ts ill e felt a ross the anola al e hain ith de astating im a ts on farmers in t ro iders anola
r shing a ti ities and e orts of anola seed oil and meal.
he . . is anada s n m er one mar et for anola e orts and also a mar et that is highl integrated ith the anadian anola ind str . otal e ort al e in as . illion and in rea hed . illion ith re ord high ol mes in l ding . million metri tonnes of anola oil and . of anola meal.
anola is the single largest ontri tor to farm ro ash re ei ts gro n nearl farm ers across the country.
o r at almost e er stage of the anola ind str in l ding . . ased ro essing and refining trans ortation ottling and a ing food end ses li e sto and more.
and the are fo sed on strengthening the anada . . trade relationshi and am lif ing the m t al enefit o r nations re ei e from anola trade through U.S. advocacy activities and engage ment ith the o ernment of anada to ad an e the anadian anola ind str s interests.
he anola ind str deli ers a tr e in in for oth anada and the . . and e m st do e er thing e an to restore smooth redi ta le tari free anola trade et een o r t o o ntries sa a ison and hite.
he anola o n il of anada is a f ll al e hain organization representing canola growers, proces sors life s ien e om anies and e orters. or more information isit anola o n il.org or follo the on anola o n il.
“The uncertainty created by this situation contin es to im a t farmers as the in h loser to lanting the ro sa s i hite anadian anola ro ers sso iation resident . he damaging lo a sed tari s ill e felt e er anola farmer starting ith the ri e the re ei e at deli er and ill e tend to the f ll range of their o erations ltimatel red ing farm rofita ilit . re ent anal sis om leted the on the im a t anadian gro n anola has on the . . economy also draws attention to the economic enefits the . . deri es from the anadian anola ind str hi h a erages . illion er ear and in l des . illion in ages.
he e onomi enefits of the trading relationshi
anadian anola ro ers sso iation re resents anola farmers on national and inter national issues, policies, and programs that impact farm rofita ilit and has een an administrator of the o ernment of anada s d an e a ments rogram sin e . or more information follo on ga a and in edIn. NH
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Livestock Estimates, January 2025
Statistics Canada, February 25, 2025
On January 1, 2025, Canadian cattle, hog and sheep inventories were down compared with the same date one year earlier.
The Canadian cattle herd fell on January 1 for the third consecutive year. However, this latest decline was smaller than those observed on the same date in 2023 and 2024, following improvements in western Canadian feed and drought conditions over the past year.
On January 1, 2025, Canadian hog inventories decreased despite declines in both international exports and slaughter. Smaller pig crops were observed in both Eastern and Western Canada in response to processing reductions.
Canadian sheep inventories declined on January 1 for the second consecutive year. Average producer prices of slaughter lambs for July to December 2024 fell well below those received over the previous six months (January to June 2024), following lower demand for both feeder and slaughter lambs.
CATTLE AND CALVES
Canadian farmers held 10.9 million cattle and calves on their farms on January 1, 2025, down 0.7% from the same date the previous year. This represents the smallest year-over-year decline since January 1, 2022, as feed supplies were more abundant in 2024.
Canadian cattle producers retained less breeding
stock on January 1, 2025. Year-over-year decreases were observed for bulls (-1.8%) and beef cows (-1.2%), while dairy cows were virtually unchanged. Conversely, beef heifers for breeding rose 0.8%, lending support to the beef cow herd. Producers also held fewer steers (-1.8%), heifers (-0.5%) and calves (-0.2%)
Total cattle inventories, January 1, 2024, and January 1, 2025
compared with January 1, 2024.
Slaughter of cattle and calves for July to December 2024 fell 4.6% year over year to 1.7 million head. Meanwhile, international demand for live cattle and calves remained high, as exports rose 1.9% to 396,500 head over the same period, contributing to strong prices for feeder cattle.
HOGS
Canadian hog producers reported having 13.9 million hogs on their farms on January 1, 2025, down 0.9% from the same date one year earlier. Quebec, which held the largest proportion of hogs among the provinces, recorded a 3.2% year-over-year decline in hog inventories, following the implementation of the province’s herd reduction program.
On January 1, hog producers recorded a 1.6% decline in sows and gilts to 1.2 million head, while boars were down 2.6% year over year to 15,200 head.
Total hog inventories, January 1, 2024, and January 1, 2025
From July to December 2024, the total hog slaughter decreased 1.0% to 10.7 million head, while international exports of live hogs were down 3.6% to 3.3 million head. The pig crop fell 3.6% to 14.6 million head compared with July to December 2023, as production declined following reductions in processing in both Eastern and Western Canada.
SHEEP AND LAMBS
On January 1, 2025, Canadian inventories of sheep and lambs were down 2.0% year over year to 805,800 head.
The sheep breeding herd declined 1.4% year over year on January 1 to 587,100 head, as inventories of ewes (-1.0%) and replacement lambs (-3.8%) decreased, while rams were virtually unchanged. The number of market lambs was down 3.4% to 218,700 head over the same period.
Total sheep inventories, January 1, 2024, and January 1, 2025
For the July to December 2024 period, sheep and lamb slaughter decreased 0.7% year over year to 385,400 head, as prices for slaughter lambs weakened in the latter half of 2024. Over the same period, international exports of live sheep and lambs fell by almost half (-48.8%) year over year, totalling 4,100 head.
Monday, May12,2025
DrysdaleCenter,Foster’sPavilion, EvergreenPark,GrandePrairie,AB
Bezanson4-HMultiClub,KleskunMulti4-HClub Show: 9:30a.m. •Supper:5:30p.m. •Sale:7:00p.m.
OnOffer: 49Steers
Contact: CharmaineLaValley780-832-7426 |TaraBullen780-832-1556
Sunday,May25,2025
DCCRidgevalley4-HMultiClubShow&Sale CranberryLakeRodeoGrounds,DeBolt,AB 21Steers,4 MarketLambs, 4MarketPigs Show: 12Noon •Supper:6:00p.m. •Sale:7:00p.m.
Contact: ChelsieDillabough780-402-9578
Monday,May26,2025
ACHIEVEMENT DAY IN YOURAREA
Monday,June9,2025
Tire ProEventsCentre, TeepeeCreek,AB Lakeview4-HMulti-Club
OnOffer: 15MarketBeef,10MarketLamband 4ButcherChickenProjects Show: 2:00p.m. •Supper6:00p.m. •Sale7:00 p.m.
Contact: Jeff Binks780-228-3975
Saturday,June28,Sunday,June29 &Monday,June30,2025 GrandePrairie4-HMultiClub
LewisHawkesArena&DrysdaleArena, Foster’sPavilion,EvergreenPark,GrandePrairie,AB ProjectsShowing: Steers,Sheep,Chicks,Archery, Eggs, Homesteading,Lego,Preserves,Leathercrafts,Rabbit,Sewing, VetScience, Woodwork,Cleavers
OnOffer: 11Steers, 3Sheep
Show&Sale: Monday,June30 •Show @12Noon •Sale @6:00p.m.
Beaverlodge4-HBeefClubAchievementDay EdBrown &EdHotteAgComplex,Beaverlodge,AB Show: 11:30a.m. •Supper:5:30p.m. •Sale:7:00p.m.
Contact: Renee 780-832-8029 |Andrea 780-518-5706 |beaverlodgebeef4h@4hab.com
Monday,May26,2025
Berwyn4-HMultiCoverallsAchievementDay
Contact: KellyBoyd780-876-0189 /kdboyd@telus.net
Saturday,July5,2025
PioneerMuseum,LacCardinalGrounds,Grimshaw,AB
OnOffer: 8MarketSteers, 2MarketLambs Show: 2:00p.m. •Sale6:30p.m.
Contact: PaulFranz780-618-5983
FridayMay30,2024
Groundbirch4-HMulti-ClubAchievementDay DawsonCreekExhibitionAssociationBeefBarn,DawsonCreek,BC Beef,Sheep,SmallEngines,LeatherCrafts,Foods,Cloverbuds Show: 10:00a.m.•Sale:7:00p.m.
Contact: ChantelOdden250-219-1823
Saturday,July 5&Sunday,July6,2025
CoyoteAcres4-HAchievementDayShow&Sale
HighPrairieAgriplex
Show: 4:00p.m.,SupperandSaletofollow
OnOffer: MarketSteersandPoultry
Contact: LeighBlackhurst780-536-6735
Saturday,June7
EastPeace4-HInter-ClubShow&Sale
SmithArena,Smith,AB
KinusoLakeside4-HClub,MirrorLanding4-HClub
Show: To BeDetermined •Supper: 5:30p.m. •Sale:7:00p.m.
OnOffer: MarketSteers,MarketLambs
NorthPeaceDistrict4-HAchievementDays NorthPeaceRegionalPark,RosePrairie,BC Green Valley4-HClub,Lakeshore4-HClub,PrespatouCommunity4-HClub, SilverWillow4-HClub, Wonowon4-HClub Beef,Dairy,Sheep,Swine,Dogs,Alpacas,SmallEngines
OnOffer: 44Steers,16MarketLambs,12MarketHogs Show (Sat &Sun):9:00a.m. •Sale(Sun):4:00p.m.
Contact: AshleyPugh250-794-8606
Sunday,July6,2025
Fairview4-HMultiClubEquineAchievementDay &HorseShow J.HawkerPavilion,Fairview,AB
Contact: LiamMason780-524-8589
Monday,June2,2025
Montagneuse4-HAchievementDayShow&Sale
DaveShawMemorialArena,HinesCreek,AB Montagneuse4-HMultiClub
Show: 11:30a.m. •Supper:5:30p.m. •Sale:7:00p.m.
OnOffer: 22MarketSteersand5FineSwine Contact: RobinRowe780-834-7243
Monday,June2,2025
Valleyview &District4-HBeefAchievementDay
HollingsworthArena, Valleyview,AB
Wildrose4-HMultiClub,PrairieRose4-HMultiClub) Show: 12:00Noon •Sale:7:00p.m. Contact: JenniferDavisjenncowgirl@hotmail.com
Wednesday,June4,2025
CentralPeaceInterclubShow&Sale
ShowClassesincludeHalter,Grooming, WesternPleasure,Equitation,and Trail Opentoallclubsintheregion.
Show: 11:00a.m.
Contact: VickyJohnson780-835-6944
Sunday,July13,2025
Fairview4-HMultiClub TriathlonProjectAchievementDay HeldinconjunctionwiththeDawsonCreek Triathlon DawsonCreek,BC
Contact: JeanieLawrence:780-835-9554
Thursday,July17toSunday, July20,2025
Fairview4-HMultiClub WaterholeRodeoGrounds,Fairview,AB
StockShow &Rodeo -July17toJuly20,2025
BenchShow –Saturday, July19,2025 (OpentotheCommunity) HomeEconomics&GardenProjectsonDisplay
Contact: LainaJames780-835-0645
Goat &SheepShow –Thursday, July17,2025
Savanna4-HMulti-Club,East/West Woking4-HClub,Eaglesham4-HBeefClub SavannaRec-Plex,Savanna,AB
OnOffer: 27Steers Show: 1:00p.m. •KingoftheRing:6:45p.m.•Sale:7:00p.m.
ShowContact: TerriFitzpatrick780-864-5466 |SusieJack780-499-9699
GoatShow:11:00a.m. |SheepShow:1:00p.m. (MarketGoats &MarketLambssoldonFriday,July18)
Contact: LainaJames780-835-0645
BeefShow &Beef,GoatandSheepSale –Friday,July18,2025
ShowContact: AdamFitzpatrick780-864-1235 |JaceEarl780-864-5827
Saturday,June 7&Sunday,June8,2025
SaddleChamps4-HClubAchievementDays
SunsetPrairieRecreationGrounds,SunsetPrairie,BC
Show Startsat10:00a.m.BothDays
Contact: AmandaStafford250-262-9624
OnOffer:12MarketSteers, 3MarketGoats &6MarketLambs Show: 1:00p.m. •Sale:5:30p.m.
Contact: AliBlow604-819-4901
Sunday,August24,2025
Fairview4-HMultiClubMountainBikeAchievementDay FairviewSkiHill Show: 1:00p.m.
NH Classifi
2-YEAR-OLD&Yearling RegisteredBlk/Angusbulls forsale.Sementested/ready tosell.CallDarren780-8144993.
CROSSBRED COMMERCIALBULLS, semen-tested,vetinspected, vaccinated,freedelivery, 780-836-2125.
RED&BLACKreg.polled Herefordbulls,sementested,vetinspected, vaccinated,freedelivery, 780-836-2125.
REGISTEREDYEARLING ANDtwoyearoldpurebred Simmentalbullsbyprivate treaty.780-814-2567or780354-8842.
ForSale:Blackwhite-faced heiferyearlings,2-year-olds & more.Information:250827-3843.
LOOKINGFORPASTUREin thePeaceCountryfor10to 30cowpairs.Andrew780841-5932.
Registeredwhite-facedbulls. 70bwknownasregistered blackHerefords.Yearlings, 2-year-olds,&more Information:250-827-3843.
LOOKINGFORUSED horseshoes.CallRonat780774-2017.
2PYRENEESPUPSfor sale,7monthsold.Callfor pricing,250-789-3778.
PUREBREDSIBERIAN HUSKYpupsforsale, 5 monthsold.Callforpricing, 250-789-3778.
CHINESE&JUMBO RINGNECKPheasants, eggs,chicksandmature stock.Call780-831-9366or 780-532-0758.
WHITECRESTEDBLACK PolishBantamChickens, eggs,chicksandmature stock.Call780-831-9366or 780-532-0758.
YELLOWGOLDENS& MELANISTICMutant Pheasants,eggs,chicksand maturestock.Call780-8319366or780-532-0758.
6REG.CANADIANArcott Ramlambsforsale,can deliver.SkyBlueFarm,780837-1770,Donnelly.
BUTCHERHOGSRAISED outdoorsonagoodgrain diet,callJohn780-552-6011.
WEANERPIGLETSFOR sale,$120/ea.Call250-7893778.
BuyingAntiques:Coins,toys, advertising,tools&more Willbuybulk.Call/text780832-8216.
2006GMCSIERRA Duramax,diesel,original engine,newtires,good runningcondition,$7900 OBO.780-605-1846.
2013CHEVSILVERADO 1500,4WD,191,000kms, excellentrunningcondition, $13,750OBO.780-2961387.
HTSWESTERN7'6"snow blade.Attachments & handheldcontrols,easy hookuptopickup.780-8142567,780-354-8842.
1992DODGEGRAND Caravanforpartsorrepair, seats7,250,000km,$300 Call780-532-3766.
2007MITSUBISHIECLIPSE SpyderGT,V6,convertible, Bluetooth,heatedseats, silver,89,656kms,$11,000 OBO.250-784-4318.
2009CHEV350015 passengervan,6.0Lgas, goodcondition,297,500 kms,$9500OBO.780-6051846.
1981CHEVYCHEYENNE1ton,rebuilt454,cabrebuilt 5 yrsago,leather headliner/bucket/seats/conso $25,000.780-296-5010.
1975FORD8000w/B&H,6V "Jimmy"engine,13spd transmission,notrunning 780-836-2107or780-6189161.
16'X16'SINGLEAXLE trailer,12"highformoving shedsorsmallbuildings, $3000.780-296-5010.
LOOKINGFORalow-bed trailerwithbeavertails.Call Danielat780-926-6789.
Builtrightsheds.Building qualityshelters.CallJohn 780-835-1908foryourquote today.
BUTLER14FTGRAINbins, mosthaveaeration,callfor details.780-618-9161or 780-836-2107.
12’x8’INSULATED GREENHOUSE,110vplugs, light,15ampthrough extensioncord.$6900OBO EurekaRiver.780-605-1846.
1YEAROLD16'x32' insulatedworkshop/garage, wired,overheaddoor, $15,500OBO.780-6051846.
66’x14’MOBILEHOME,3 additions,1634sqft,24’x14’ deck/roof,tobemoved $49,000,780-605-1846.
DOUBLE-WIDEHOUSE, freetobepickedup & removed.780-618-9161or 780-836-2107.
SRIHOMES(FSJ,BC)16ft, 20ft,22ftSingle-Widesnow onSale.250-262-2847, salesfsj@pineridgemodular.co Sales(WarrenMartin)
LOOKINGFORa3000 seriesGPSforJohnDeere combine.CallDanielat780926-6789.
LOOKINGFORascreenfor a JohnDeereGPSsystem CallDanielat780-926-6789.
Dismantlingcultivator,disc, andplowsforparts.Some airdrills.780-831-6747.
APPROX.(70)BRANDnew spikesforAerWay agriculturalaeratorforsale, includeshardware.250-7825187.
SNO-CO22"ROTARY separator,c/wvarietyof extrascreens.780-618-9161 or780-836-2107.
SNO-CO30"ROTARY separator.CallEd780-6189161or780-836-2107.
MANYTOOLSincluding slideBessyC-Clamps&4' vicegripsclamps.780-2965010.
Oatsforsale,millingand feedgrade,goodbushel weight.Call780-781-4457.
OATSSCREENINGAVAIL., callStan,250-782-0220.
CERTIFIEDAACBRANDON wheat,candeliver.250-7820220.
CERTIFIEDCWRSWHEAT seedforsale,AACTisdale CWRS,99%germ.Gordon 250-261-3041.
12'LEONBLADEfor Versatile835,$5000.Call Shannon250-263-7578.
CATD6NLGPwithripperfor hire.LocatedinBirchHills County.CallEugeneat780835-0601.
CATskidsteerforhire. LocatedinBirchHills County.CallEugeneat780835-0601.
MILITARYBUILTCATD8 dozer.Includesblade & winch,takingoffers.780523-1488.
1948CATD4crawler, showing4,352hrs,in runningcond.,asking $11,500.780-834-6548.
CATD8Hdozerbladefor sale.Hydraulictiltonone side.Call780-618-9161or 780-836-2107.
200AMPLINCOLNpipeline welder,lowhrs,$5000 & 300'weldingcable,$1000 780-296-5010.
ALFALFAHAY,WILLdeliver, formoreinfocallNick,780864-9523.SpiritRiver,AB.
Roundandsquarestraw balesforsale.Located12 kmsNortheastofManning, Alberta.780-781-4457.
Lookingtoleasefarmlandin theGP/Sexsmith/Teepee Creekarea.ContactDavidto discussoptions.780-9786768.
Quartersectionforsale.All cultivated.2milesWestCecil LakeStore.Callfordetails 250-261-1943.
WANTED:MOBILEHOME., 20'/22'widetomoveintothe PeaceCountryarea.780247-0004.
CERTIFIEDOATSEEDfor sale,ORE3542M,98% germ.Gordon250-261-3041.
2019JD4052TRACTOR, 620hrs,c/wloader,bucket, & palletforks.$39,000 Benjamin780-772-0597.
BELARUS825TRACTOR, 81HP,cabin,FWA,loader w/bucket,goodrunning condition,$7900OBO.780605-1846.
FLAT&ROUNDjawvice grips&weldingrodoven, 780-296-5010.
GENERALTABLESAW, 3HP,220V,includesrouter table,10’x6’E/Table.V/Good condition.$2500OBO.780605-1846.
FORAGEVARIETYHEAVY seedoats,goodgermination, candeliver,250-782-0220.
#1STETTLERWHEAT w/veryhighprotein!Also 13prowheat,yellowpeas, andcanola.780-926-6462.
WANTED:STARTER& DIFFERENTIALPINIONfor Cockshutt40or50with Budagasengine.780-8350601.
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ALBERTA’SFARMERS MARKETS
BayTreeMarketon49
Tuesdays |11:00a.m. to 1:00p.m. |June May |10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. |Bonanza Hall
Contact:780-353-3771orbaytreemarketon49@gmail.com
Beaverlodge
Tuesday| 4:00p.m. to 7:30p.m. Mar Apr May
Wednesday |11:00a.m. to 2:00p.m.
Mar Apr May
Contact: (780)296-6698
Beaverlodge -SouthPeace Centennial |JunctionofHighway43andRR722
SpecialMarkets:May |10:00a.m.to4:00p.m.| HytheCommunityCentre Contact:southpeacefm@gmail.com
Berwyn |BerwynAgBuilding(5001 –51stSt)
Sunday| 1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. |Mar |Apr |May
Contact:780-625-7248orfarmersmarketberwyn@gmail.com
Enilda|Women’s Institute Hall (WIDrive 1stAve)
Saturday| 10:00a.m.to2:00p.m.| Apr |May
Contact: (780)523-5158 /(780)523-1020or enildafarmersmarket@yahoo.com
Fairview |FairviewLegionHall(10315 –110thSt)
Wednesday |3:30p.m.to6:30p.m. SpecialMarkets: April |3:30p.m.to6:30p.m.| May |3:30p.m.to6:30p.m.
Contact:780-722-3582orfairviewabfarmersmarket@gmail.com
GrandePrairie |
Friday |4:00p.m.to7:00p.m. Mar |Apr |May
Saturday |10:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. Mar |Apr |May
Contact: (780)814-8224orinfo@gpfarmersmarket.ca
HighPrairie– Marigold |4724 –53rdAvenue
Wednesday |12:30p.m. to 5:30p.m. |Apr |May Contact:(780)523-4588
Kinuso |WomensInstituteHall(WIDrive1st Ave)
Saturdays| 10:00a.m.to2:00p.m.| May
Contact:780-775-2684orkinusofarmersmarket@gmail.com
Manning |
Thursday |4:00p.m.to7:00p.m.| May
SpecialMarkets:Apr |4:00p.m.to7:00p.m.
Contact: (780)836-1064
PeaceRiver | Saturdays| 10:00a.m. to 2:00p.m.| Mar |Apr |May Contact:PRFM1991@gmail.com
Rycroft |RycroftAgCentre(5010 –49thAve)
Thursday |3:00p.m.to6:00p.m. SpecialMarkets: Apr |12:00p.m. to 4:00p.m.| May |12:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. Contact:(780)831-8792orrycroftfarmersmarket@gmail.com
Tangent |Tangent CommunityHall (101 –3rd Ave)
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Valleyview |MemorialHall(4810 -50St)
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VJV AUCTION CO. DAWSON CREEK CATTLE SALES
Mother Nature gave us a good day to have a bull sale and here are a few of the faces that made their way down to VJV Auction Co. Dawson Creek Cattle Sales in Dawson Creek on Tuesday, February 25th to take in John Harms’ Crestland Farms Bull Sale.
Unauthorized Construction at Con ned Feeding Operations an Ongoing Issue
Constructing without a permit is a serious offence
The Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) continues to see increased cases of unauthorized construction of pens, barns, catch basins, and earthen manure storage facilities at a number of confined feeding o erations s .
he gri lt ral eration ra ti es t rohi its onstr tion of a a man re storage facility, or a manure collection area, before required ermits are iss ed. na thori ed onstr tion is a serio s o en e and an res lt in onse en es ranging from enforcement orders to prosecution that o ld in ol e monetar enalties. In addition o erators may incur additional costs in addressing unauthorized construction issues such as costs associated ith de o lation. a ing a reg lator short t ma ost o more mone in the end.
CALL BEFORE YOU BUILD
Before starting an onstr tion at a man re storage facility, or a manure collection area, consult with an a ro al o i er or ins e tor at the nearest B o i e. he B ill hel o determine hether the or re ires an ermit. o an as an a ro al o icer to visit your operation to discuss your plans and confirm an ste s that are needed to remain in om lian e. Required permits must be in place before beginning an onstr tion. If o ha e estions a o t hat onstit tes onstr tion onta t o r nearest B o i e.
o an also self re ort if o reali e that or o have completed in the past or just started may need a ermit. It is etter to self re ort and resol e the sit ation with the NRCB, than to continue and have to deal with potential severe enforcement consequences and in reased osts do n the road.
ENFORCEMENT
he B ma ta e enfor ement a tion in res onse to na thori ed onstr tion. nfor ement a tions could include:
• requiring you to dismantle or depopulate the facility, at your own expense
• issuing you a compliance directive or an enforcement order (these are public documents that are posted on the NRCB website)
• rose tion es e iall if o ne that o needed a permit, or do not cooperate with the ins e tor.
In determining the a ro riate le el of enfor ement action, the NRCB considers:
• whether the operator self-reported
• cooperation of the operator
• otential ris to the en ironment.
he B s na thori ed onstr tion nder the gri lt ral eration ra ti es t fa t sheet is a aila le on its e site at .nr . a and at the lin a o e. or more information lease onta t an a ro al o ier or an ins e tor at the B o i e nearest o .
NRCB FIELD OFFICES:
Morinville 780-939-1212
Red Deer/Airdrie 403-340-5241
Lethbridge 403-381-5166
Dr. Kee Jim Inducted Into the Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame
Agri-News, February 24, 2025
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tionall no em lo ing o er h s and eterinarians ser ing orth meri a a a hstan ssia and ongolia.
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elfare and food safet ad o ate and Blair oth a e fig re in the de elo ment of the s e ial ro s ind str as the ind tees into the l erta gri lt re all of ame. NH
BULL POWER SALE 2025
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L to R: RJ Sigurdson, Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation; Dr. Kee Jim. Image courtesy Ryan Kowalyk, Reynolds Museum.
The Fairview and District Playschool Association would like to extend a huge thank you to Foster’s Agri-World and Kubota Country for their donation of Kubota toys. Their generosity has been a wonderful upgrade to our farming toy collection!
British Columbia/Yukon Names Thomas & Catherine Cuthbert of Southcoast Agro Farms Ltd., As Their 2025 Outstanding Young Farmers
Abbotsford, BC- Feb 18, 2025
Today, BC farmers, Thomas & Catherine Cuthbert of Southcoast Agro Farms located at Ladysmith were named BC/Yukon’s Outstanding Young Farmers for 2025. The event was held in Abbotsford at the Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre on February 18-19. Over 70 industry people were in attendance including MP Brad Vis and MP Alistair McGregor. The event is presented by RBC and is supported by platinum sponsor, the BC Chicken Marketing Board.
The BC/Yukon Region of Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers Program (BCOYF) were pleased to have two impressive operations from Vancouver Island at the 2025 Regional Event. The Nominees recognized were:
Albert Gorter & Chelsea Enns of Little Qualicum Cheeseworks, Parksville BC
Thomas & Catherine Cuthbert of Southcoast Agro Farms Ltd, Ladysmith BC
Thomas and Catherine Cuthbert, along with their four children, farm on Vancouver Island with a focus on producing broiler chickens for Island Farmhouse Poultry. They began self-marketing free-range roasting chickens in 2018 and expanded to a grassfed beef operation in 2022, growing their herd to meet increasing demand. In addition to their farm, Thomas manages the family dairy nearby. As fourthgeneration farmers, they are proud to pass on their farming knowledge to their children and contribute fresh, local food to their community. Thomas’s parents Ben & Suzanne Cuthbert were named BC & Yukon Outstanding Young Farmers back in 1996.
Present at the event, Brian Pauls, Chair of the BCOYF program, had this to say about the nominees: “It is wonderful to see such enthusiastic young farmers emerge from the Island. Both nominee finalists are inspirational.” Also attending the event was National Board member, Célia Neault who had this comment, “The BC regional event allowed us to discover two farm couples who are committed to delivering quality products. They are true ambassadors of sustainable agriculture and know how to adapt to the market and its consumers.”
Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers’ program is an annual competition to recognize farmers that exemplify excellence in their profession and promote
the tremendous contribution of agriculture. Open to participants 18 to 39 years of age, making the majority of income from on-farm sources, participants are selected from seven regions across Canada, with two national winners chosen each year. The program is sponsored nationally by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, CIBC, John Deere, Bayer, Sollio Agriculture, Meridian Manufacturing and CN with media sponsors Glacier FarmMedia and WS and video sponsor, Bamboo Shoots. It is supported nationally by BDO. Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers of 2025 will be chosen during the national competition that will be held in Toronto, ON, from November 27th to 30th 2025. NH
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