Better Farming Prairies Magazine Archive September 2022 Better Farming Prairies September 2022 edition features Jesse & Luke Velestuk on the front cover and the following articles: Diversifying - Business Opportunities, Field Trip to the Velestuks - Working Together, Weed Control - Protecting Crops, and Growing Flax. October 2022 July/August 2022
Grain Bin Emergencies Turn Deadly in Seconds, but Training Can Save Lives Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Would you know what to do if someone you loved was trapped in a grain bin? The reality is sobering. Compared to a flowing mass of grain, a person is only several bushels in volume. When grain begins moving, escape becomes nearly impossible. In most cases of full grain engulfment,... Read this article online
SARM Urges Flood Safety Across SK Wednesday, May 13, 2026 The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is urging residents to focus on flood safety as widespread flooding continues to affect many parts of the province. Several rural and local communities are facing serious challenges as water levelsrise,and access routes are... Read this article online
Saskatchewan Students Receive Agriculture Scholarship Awards Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Four Saskatchewan students have been recognized with Agriculture Student Scholarships for their leadership skills, innovative thinking, and dedication to the future of agriculture. The scholarship program supports students who are helping strengthen Saskatchewan’s agriculture industry... Read this article online
Free safety kits help Canadian farm families teach children safe farming habits Wednesday, May 13, 2026 BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada is celebrating five years of the BASF Safety Scouts program, an initiative designed to help farm families teach children about farm safety in a fun and engaging way. Since its launch in 2021, the program has supported safe learning by providing free... Read this article online
Strychnine training available now Tuesday, May 12, 2026 The mandatory training course for Prairie individuals planning to apply or distribute strychnine to control Richardson’s ground squirrels (gophers), is available now. The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is offering the course until Aug. 1 to people in Saskatchewan... Read this article online