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When you grow up on a dairy farm, it can be hard to see the dangers that exist all around you. From low-hanging beams in barns to the loose ladder on the silo or small rise in the cement, we can become complacent to these risks that surround us.
What is due diligence? Due diligence means taking all reasonable precautions to prevent injuries or incidents in the workplace. “All reasonable precautions” is based on the level of judgment and care a person would reasonably be expected to do under the circumstances.
One of the side effects of being home-bound during the “Great Pause” is that I’ve become very fond of the predictable story arc of Hallmark movies. We have a bit of a game to see if the first kiss is within the last 15 minutes of the show.
The pandemic has added fuel to the fire of climate change, protectionism and automation: A look at global supply chains and opportunities in the year ahead.
For its 39th year, the Western Canadian Dairy Seminar (WCDS) continues to serve the industry by inviting domestic and international speakers to present on a range of topics relevant to today’s dairy industry.
Plastic recycling is an issue that concerns consumers in almost every industry, and agriculture is no different.
A study released in 2011 found that Ontario farmers use nearly 7,000 tonnes of plastic as part of their yearly operations.
To supplement a 160-milking cow herd and diversify business, Ian Crosbie has ventured into new territory as he breeds animals from the farm’s Holstein herd with Japanese Wagyu to produce snow beef.
It is always good to prepare for the future.
The past year has given many people an unusual amount of time to observe. With the phrase “COVID-19” securely planted in our everyday vocabulary for the foreseeable future, limited contact with others has allowed for more time to examine how things have been done and how they can be improved.
Changes to animal transportation regulations have laid out requirements for shorter journey times and mandatory rest periods. This has increased the need for more feed and water rest stops to accommodate livestock being transported.
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