Tag: farming
Hay Fields Make More Than Pretty Pictures
Despite that late May snowfall, the hay season arrived early this year and by now most local farmers have already taken their “first cut” of this ubiquitous crop. Some years conditions allow as many…
New Methods for Over The Top Cattle Company
For more than 150 years, the Sutcliffe family have raised cattle in the area. Tyler and Ashley Sutcliffe are continuing the family tradition on the hundred acre farm Called Over the Top Cattle Company…
Make Room and Time for Farm Vehicles on the Road
It’s that time of year again when there is a proliferation of large farm vehicles making their way to and from fields for field preparation, planting and a particularly early first cut of hay.…
Red-Tailed Hawk Rescue
Walking through his pasture fields just south of Millbrook a few days ago, Peter Kennedy stumbled upon an unusual sight: a red-tailed hawk on the ground. This bird of prey is common enough in…
Get to Know Your Food Producers at the Millbrook Farmers’ Market
NEXT MARKET: June 27th, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM From cash crops and dairy to livestock and produce, Canada has a long history of feeding the world. So what does that mean to our…
Building Community at the Farmers’ Market
Farmers’ markets have historically been important social and economic institutions in our communities and remain so today. For many of us, farmer’ markets offer an opportunity for social connection, community building and provide hope…
Will there be a 2021 Millbrook Fair?
Agricultural Societies across the province act as resources for its members by providing leadership and education and promoting the rural way of life. One of their main events each year is hosting an agricultural…
Some Traditions Weather the COVID Storm
The family-owned and operated Dawson Tree Farm on Zion Line opened for the season last weekend with as many as 100 happy customers taking home trees to decorate. Apparently they should expect a good…
Local Entrepreneur Builds a Business with a Social Conscience
How would you like to purchase some cozy, colourful Christmas gifts that support the local economy as well as artisans abroad who are sustaining ancient local traditions while sustaining their families? Alpaca Sweaters and…