Rosthern Agricultural Society
801 2nd ave S0K 3R0 Rosthern, SK, Canada

Do you have an idea to reduce #foodwaste at any point between farm to plate? Here’s your chance to be an innovator!

Gain access to this virtual learning experience AND request your classroom kit at: https://aitc.sk.ca/programs/seed-survivor-1 #AITCSK #SeedSurvivor #AgEducation #VirtualLearningExperience

Reading and watching as much as we do, we have noticed that a public issue of discussion in cities is also happening on the farm. We saw that reflected when The... Petersen Brothers posted the video about their (relatively) small farm. They were insulted by a large scale farmer who mocked their income. But they pointed out that income was only one of their indicators of farm success. Increasingly, on and off farm, quality of life is taking precedent over pure income. This is also reflected in the movement of modern economics, which now feels that GDP is increasingly irrelevant to modern people around the world. What do you think? Where is the balance point between profitability and quality of life? What would or wouldn't you do? >>No-till means that Dave will simultaneously plant multiple cover crops such as rye, Austrian winter pea, eco-till radish, and multi-species clovers. These covers are planted post-harvest and stay on the fields until it is time to plant his corn and soybeans. He will plant the spring seeds right over the cover crops without turning the soil. The cover crops then turn into food for the trillions of soil microbiota and ultimately his row crops of corn and soybeans. How does Dave know his soil is healthy? His definition is that he can achieve the same yield per acre as conventional farmers with little to no herbicides and pesticides.<<

The 4-H Canada Science Fair 2021 is open to 4-H-ers in Grades 7-12. Tag a friend so they don’t miss this opportunity. Registration closes on Jan. 11, 2021. Visit their website for more information: https://4-h-canada.ca/sciencefair

Can you ever have too many cows? We think not! Have the kiddos make their own herd with this easy to do origami cow craft. #kidsactivities #farmers #kidsonthefarm #littlefarmers