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The older I get, the less comfortable I am to step out of my shell and try something new. A recent, unexpected experience proved to me that, as uncomfortable as it can be, I should continue to take some chances, as I will never know where they might lead.
In 2016, a Quebec farm lost 10 calves before learning from its veterinarian the animals had tested positive for Salmonella Dublin … like 100 percent of their 325-head herd.
Maarten Wouters left his home in Holland to work in Luxembourg at the age of 19. He was given the opportunity to take over the farm where he worked, so he and his dad farmed together there.
It’s Monday, so my week begins with the usual pre-dawn departure from our little hobby farm in Salmon Arm, British Columbia, as I drive to the coast – specifically, the WestGen offices in Abbotsford.
Manure and tile are both important tools for improving the productivity of our farms. Manure as an organic nutrient source is a tremendous benefit to crops and soils, and tile improves crop growth in poorly drained soils.
As the winter lingers, the cows are restless to get more fresh air and pasture time, and you likely are ready for some stress relief also. Regardless of what state your mood is in, I encourage you to reflect on the wisdom of Susan David, who wrote Emotional Agility.
For its 36th year, the Western Canadian Dairy Seminar will continue its focus on providing the latest information in dairy production and technology advances to help dairy producers and others in the industry improve their knowledge and decision-making abilities in dairy production and management.
Dairy Farmers of Canada’s (DFC) proAction Initiative is an on-farm quality assurance program that fosters excellent farm practices and a culture of continuous improvement. Each provincial milk board is responsible for training, administering and validating the proAction program.
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