This week's Wheat Pete's Word kicks off with a quick explanation and an update on host Peter Johnson's "extra 15 minutes" concept. The agronomy questions keep rolling in, and this week, Johnson puts off some of the wheat questions and instead tackles some sulphur questions, forage questions, and questions on spring cover crops. Have a... Read More
Category: Health & Wellness
It's that time of the year where we are through the rush and excitement of the holiday season, and things to look forward may seem few and far between. The "winter blues" are very real. The days can be cold and the hours of daylight are short. If you're looking for some validation for things... Read More
What do you do to combat the "winter blues?" Knowing yourself and when you're feeling 'off" is the key to knowing your own mental health. To give us some strategies, Lesley Kelly, co-founder of DoMoreAg and mental health advocate, joins Kara Oosterhuis for this LIVE! SUMMARY Horsehair dance floor: DANCELAND at Watrous people This time... Read More
2020 has been a year to remember. It has brought upon a tonne of negatives as we all navigate through COVID-19, but as we look at the negatives, many forget to reflect on the positives as well. So, our content team here at RealAgriculture decided to finish up the year on a positive note. We... Read More
For many, December is a time to reflect, to really sit back and look at what the previous months looked like. What were the highs? What were the lows? Despite 2020 being the year it was — and one I certainly won't forget in my lifetime — it was also a whole lot of fun... Read More
As the Year of the Pandemic comes to a close, it's time to take some time to rest, reflect, and ready ourselves for the year ahead. The holidays can be a tough time for many, and as Kara Oosterhuis wrote in a recent article here on RealAgriculture, it's okay to not be okay. Peter "Wheat... Read More
Stewart Skinner, hog farmer from Listowel, Ont., (who you may have heard before on a Farmer Rapid Fire or two), joins us for today's LIVE! Don't miss a new LIVE! every weekday at 3 pm E on social media! SUMMARY Happy Friday! Stewart and his wife raise hogs just outside of Listowel. Does things a... Read More
I've been having a difficult time lately — I'm in a bit of a slump, you could say. After some conversations with coworkers and colleagues throughout the agriculture industry, I'm realizing that it's not just me. The holiday season is a tough time for many. The days are so short. We remember those that we've... Read More
The Beef Farmers of Ontario is setting out its commitment to diversity and inclusion in its industry. In an announcement on its website, Beef Farmers of Ontario says the Ontario beef industry is an ally against discrimination based on race, sexual orientation, gender, religion, and ability (visible and invisible), as well as linguistic discrimination. "We... Read More
If you're feeling rather exhausted, anxious, and a little overwhelmed, author Timothy Caulfield might know why. In his latest book, Relax, Dammit! A User's Guide to the Age of Anxiety, Caulfield explores how even just small decisions — like when to wake up, or if our kids should walk to school on their own —... Read More