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Farm & Family – March 20 edition

March 20, 2026

Reading Time: < 1 minute As part of our International Year of the Woman Farmer content, we recently introduced readers to Renee Ardill, the third generation on her family’s B.C. ranch. If you missed her story, you can catch up here and read about the history behind the farm here. Sara Chambers from Backswath Management recently contributed an article to […] Read more

business, farm-life, General, Management

Farm & Family – March 13 edition

March 13, 2026

Reading Time: < 1 minute March 8th was International Women’s Day, but did you know that this year is the International Year of the Woman Farmer? The United Nations declared 2026 the International Year of the Woman Farmer (IYWF 2026) to “spotlight the essential roles women play across agrifood systems, from production to trade, while often going unrecognized. Women farmers […] Read more

Rural Devon, United Kingdom Credit: Matt McIntosh

farm-life, General, lifestyle, Management

Farm & Family – March 6 edition

March 6, 2026

Reading Time: < 1 minute Can a farmer also be a conservationist? The short answer is “yes.” But it’s a balancing act and an on-going learning experience — one that took Ontario farmer Matt McIntosh around the world as part of his Nuffield Canada scholarship travels. Read about Matt’s adventure and the valuable knowledge he collected along the way here. […] Read more

farm-life, General, Guide Life, Management

Farm & Family – Feb 27 edition

February 27, 2026

Reading Time: < 1 minute Last week, we highlighted part one of a two-part series by GFM associate digital editor Geralyn Wichers about why you should preserve your farm’s history. This week, part two tells you how you can preserve farm history and heirlooms — and how to let go. Here’s a question many of you have probably asked yourself […] Read more

farm-life, Features, General

Why you should preserve your farm’s history

Confronting the hard parts of a family’s farm history can set the next generation up for success

By Geralyn Wichers February 25, 2026

Reading Time: 6 minutes There was a big cast iron dinner bell in the middle of the farmyard where Maggie Van Camp grew up. On a modern farm, it’s a relic. But a century ago when the farm was established, the bell was a way to call the hired hands and family together when meals were ready. It was […] Read more

three farmers standing in a field talking silhouetted against a sunset in the background

Columns, General, Guide Business, Guide Life

Part 4: Financial disagreements between farm siblings

This six-part series explores the challenges of sibling conflict and the effect it can have on the farm

By Jeanine Moyer January 28, 2026

Reading Time: 3 minutes A six-part series that looks at the challenges sibling conflict can have on the farm business and family business relationships.

Michael B. Kantar, research assistant in Agronomy and Plant Genetics.

Crops, Features, General

How scientists are using DNA and climate data to breed crops of the future

Researchers are developing a method to help plant breeders create new varieties of resilient crops to keep pace with a changing climate

By Margaret Evans January 26, 2026

Reading Time: 5 minutes A method for forecasting how crops will perform in different environments so that plant breeders can quickly select the best parents for new, climate-resilient varieties.

3D illustration of a red wooden barn isolated on a white background.

Equipment, Features, General, Guide Business

When hackers hit the barn

Automation brings efficiency, but also new vulnerabilities. Here’s how Canadian farmers can protect their operations from cyberattacks

By Meghan Mackenzie Bell January 21, 2026

Reading Time: 5 minutes As Canadian farmers embrace automation, cybersecurity is the new front line. Here's how to protect your on-farm data from digital threats.

Image from the field and software interface of the Verge Ag system. Photo credit: Supplied

Equipment, Features, General, Machinery

Are farmers ready for the digital ag revolution?

Staying competitive and reducing costs in today’s economy are major drivers for farms adopting digital technology

By Angela Lovell January 19, 2026

Reading Time: 9 minutes How farmers are using technology to remain competitive, find opportunities and meet challenges.

Leading with vision creates space for the next generation to rise alongside your example, says Arlen Motz.

Columns, General, Guide Business

Building a farm legacy that outlasts you

Legacy isn’t about control. It’s about leading today in a way that creates strength, curiosity and clarity for tomorrow’s farm owners

By Arlen Motz January 8, 2026

Reading Time: 2 minutes A farm’s legacy isn’t just about the land; it’s also about the values and the impact that continue long after the current owner has stepped away.

Daily Network News

Pulse Weekly: War, weather affecting Manitoba pulse prospects

JBS posts flat Q4 profit on record sales but lower U.S. beef margins

Brazil soybean planting outlook hinges on Middle East war, says Agroconsult

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