How To Make A Difference
It doesn’t matter if that call is to a commission, or to run for high levels of government, or even to a minor sports or recreation board. They all need people – good people. The truth is, we all can be one of those people.
The Man in the Arena
There is one speech that has stuck with me, more than any other. I think about it when times are tough. When every decision seems wrong. When it seems that no matter what I choose, it will fail. It’s referred to as The Man in the Arena.
When Policy Becomes a Farmer’s Biggest Threat
China’s canola tariffs show how Ottawa’s choices can cripple Canadian agriculture.
The War on Agriculture Is Not Over Yet
The war on modern agriculture has taken many forms, from the disastrous Farm to Fork strategy in Europe, enforced organic farming in Sri Lanka, and calls for bans on our…
Why The World Still Needs Superman, The Farmer
There may not be a more iconic fictional character than Superman. Created in 1938 by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster in Action Comics #1, Superman eventually came to embody truth,…
Investment in Agriculture: Boosting Canada’s Future
What is the future of agriculture in Canada? This is a question I spend a lot of time thinking about. As a farmer, the future success of my family’s business…
A Legacy Lasting Generations: Our Family Farm Story
Every journey has its first step. Every farm has a beginning. The stories farmers have are endless, and endlessly fascinating. Every family has endured tremendous hardship at different periods of…
A Story of the Death of Tillage
One of the most powerful things about farming is the generational legacy behind it. If we don’t look after our soils, we will not survive long.