Richelle Reddy

Two Manitoban organizations offer free support services to emphasize the critical but often overlooked mental health and wellness issues in farming communities.“In small towns and rural areas, the close-knit nature of the community—where your neighbour might also be your healthcare provider—can create a sense of shame, isolation, and stigma around seeking care,” stated

When you live in Canada it’s difficult to envision grocery store shelves being empty.Even at the height of the COVID crisis food was always there – albeit some brands and specific items missing or in limited supply.Realistically, when you live in a country which has long been a major agricultural produce producer which has

Rick Préjet

Rick Préjet, a hog producer from Notre Dame de Lourdes, MB, and chair of the Manitoba Pork Council, addressed producers during the MPC meeting in Niverville, MB. Highlighting Manitoba’s leadership in the hog sector, Préjet emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong national presence and fostering international relationships, particularly with U.S. producers and

Grower barn

Loose Sow Housing

Lucas Maendel, the right hand to the hog boss at Blue Clay Colony near Arnaud, MB, shared his insights on their recently renovated group housing hog barn. Maendel highlighted the renovation’s efficiency and functionality, particularly how the barn’s layout design creates a seamless flow.“It’s well set up,” Maendel noted, “describing the