We’ll get a bigger truck by Chris Judd
April 24, 2018
Many years ago, I overheard two hay marketers discussing their business over a beer in a local bar. They had been buying hay for two
Many years ago, I overheard two hay marketers discussing their business over a beer in a local bar. They had been buying hay for two
After WWII, my grandpa and dad decided that our world would likely survive another century and they ordered a tractor. For several years after the
In the 1950s, most multi-generational farms had one or more employees, as well as the family helping on the farm. Even though in our town
From that moment one April afternoon, when the shiny, new Lexus drove up the lane to the barn, Gib wondered what was up next? Then
In grandpa’s time, the only two things that concerned the consumer were: Was it available? Could you afford it? In the 1950s many foods were
The third week of March each year is dedicated as Farm Safety Week. Before going out to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day where everyone enjoys a
Another damn survey. We are all used to getting phone surveys on everything from your time watching TV, to what kinds of corn did you
From the moment you first get up in the morning you make choices. As your feet hit the floor, you can decide to look at
Every year different countries designate a day, a week or a month for farm safety. In Canada the third week of March is reserved each
For more than 100 years after our ancestors set foot in our beautiful Pontiac County forestry was our biggest industry. Tall pines were cut down
Many years ago, I overheard two hay marketers discussing their business over a beer in a local bar. They had been buying hay for two dollars a bale in another province and trucking it here to sell to local farmers
After WWII, my grandpa and dad decided that our world would likely survive another century and they ordered a tractor. For several years after the war, a farmer often had to wait several months after ordering a tractor before it
In the 1950s, most multi-generational farms had one or more employees, as well as the family helping on the farm. Even though in our town there were a couple feedmills, sawmills, garages and even a train station,often there were more
From that moment one April afternoon, when the shiny, new Lexus drove up the lane to the barn, Gib wondered what was up next? Then the driver stepped out in his new work boots and new Mackinaw. It was calving
In grandpa’s time, the only two things that concerned the consumer were: Was it available? Could you afford it? In the 1950s many foods were only available when they were in season such as tangerines at Christmas, grapefruit in January,
The third week of March each year is dedicated as Farm Safety Week. Before going out to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day where everyone enjoys a good time and forgets their troubles for a while, we decide how we are going
Another damn survey. We are all used to getting phone surveys on everything from your time watching TV, to what kinds of corn did you order for spring, to which chemicals do you use on your crops? When we get
From the moment you first get up in the morning you make choices. As your feet hit the floor, you can decide to look at things on the positive side and thank God that you did wake up or you
Every year different countries designate a day, a week or a month for farm safety. In Canada the third week of March is reserved each year as farm safety month. Farm safety is not just a one week job. People
For more than 100 years after our ancestors set foot in our beautiful Pontiac County forestry was our biggest industry. Tall pines were cut down and squared by hand, formed into cribs and floated down river to be loaded onto
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