The Editor's Desk

Consumers R Us

I made vegan burgers for the first time ever. I’m not vegan, I’m not vegetarian, but these vegan burgers were right up my alley. They had wheat, oats, lentils and mushrooms – all of which were sourced from Western Canadian farms – and I wanted to try something different. I eat a diverse diet that...
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Farmer Panel

What sustainability means to me

The conversation about sustainable farm production practices will continue to gain steam in Canada and around the world as people put more focus on how humans are treating the planet. While the objectives may seem unclear at times, the topic cannot be avoided. Our four panelists talk about sustainability, what it means to them, and what they do on their farms to be sustainable.

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Feature

Your 4R fertilizer management plan for 2021

Will you make any adjustments to improve nutrient use efficiency in 2021? In this article, farmer Doug Hofmann and agronomist Sara Lemmerich discuss their standard 4R strategies and new objectives for this year.

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The Editor's Desk

Simple Life

My great uncle Clint Whetter farmed a mile up the back road from our farm in southwest Manitoba. He was the youngest of four sons, a U of M Aggie and World War II veteran. He was on a bomber crew that flew 58 operations over Germany. Having to protect his stuff from three older...
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