Who knew cow farts would feature so prominently in the controversy and critiques aimed at the livestock industry?

If you have ever fallen down the YouTube rabbit hole of farming vlogs and videos, chances are you have seen the SaskDutch Kid channel.

Since 2001, Réjean Morin and his wife, Véronique Lévesque, have been at the helm of Ferme Morine, located in Coaticook, Quebec.

Many farms and farmers in Canada share the same goal: to see their farm transfer successfully to the next generation so they may reap and improve upon the benefits of the farming business built up through decades of hard work and dedication.

The past two years have made it difficult to get excited about anything. Cancellations, closures and restrictions have impacted all of us in one way or another, but the ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic have not been all bad.

Automated milking systems have been around long enough to no longer be considered “new,” yet adopting these systems still comes with a learning curve and some questions that remain unanswered.

Listowel, Ontario veterinarian Dr. Kelly Barratt was the 2021 recipient of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners’ (AABP) award for Bovine Practitioner of the Year.

On a September afternoon in 2017, Peter Ruiter’s lunch break was interrupted by a neighbour who brought news no farm ever wants to hear: His barn had caught fire and his cows were in trouble.

Vancouver Island’s Comox Valley is not known to be a major dairy hub, but those familiar with the area will know it is full of small-town charm, artisan goods and businesses catering to the tourists who flock year-round to experience the laid-back lifestyle and bounty of recreational pursuits the region offers.