Succession planning ensures the future of a multigenerational farm
Succession planning is more than just a business practice—it’s an investment in stability and continuity.
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Saskatchewan irrigation efficiency program: helping farmers save water
Through the SIEP, farmers can apply for a rebate to help cover the costs of upgrading their irrigation systems. The program focuses on replacing older, less efficient methods with low-pressure, high-efficiency irrigation systems.
At Lakeshore Tree Farms, sustainability practices double production
From reusing pots and cardboard to precision applications of herbicides, fertilizers, and pest control treatments, the family-owned tree nursery, 25 km southwest of Saskatoon, embraces farming methods prioritizing efficiency and environmental sustainability.
No local labourers, commercial agriculture operator relies on foreign temporary workers
“My industry still takes just as much labour as farming in the 1900s did,” said Aaron Krahn, one of three co-owners at Lakeshore. “It’s all done by hand. It’s the nature of the work.”
A Saskatchewan tree farm still growing after almost 90 years in business
Lakeshore Tree Farms southwest of Saskatoon, which was started in 1936, during the Great Depression, is still going strong.