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B.C. ranchers honoured for protecting watersheds
The Seelhof family works hard to protect the river and tributaries that run through their ranch, as well as manage invasive species and rotate grazing and feeding grounds

Ranching in northeastern Alberta
In 1918, the Hines family shipped over 800 head of Hereford to Kitscoty by rail, and they’ve been raising cattle in the Marwayne area ever since

Managing finances on the farm
Whether you’re managing through a black swan event such as a pandemic or so-called normal times, it’s vital to have a solid understanding of your operation’s finances

Talking succession planning with Annessa Good
As a young woman and the daughter of a well-known farm transition consultant, Good brings an interesting perspective to succession planning

Lessons learned growing cocktail crops
Despite an adverse start, cocktail crops have become a regular part of the Hale family’s crop rotation over the last six years

Succession planning 101
The first step to succession planning is to call a family meeting

Young cattle producers managing risk on the ranch
Whether it’s growing feed or selling cattle, Trent Macnab likes to spread out risk

Determination the crucial ingredient to TK Ranch’s success
This Alberta ranch has seen its share of tough times but the Biggs family keeps moving forward

Building healthy soil for forages
Research group targets five basic principles to improve soil health

A farm succession story that went a different way
Holding back calves this year? We’re here to help. Feeding & backgrounding info relevant to your operation, all in one place. Get tips from the experts to get you through the season in Canadian Cattlemen: The Best of Feeding & Backgrounding.