by Greta van Diepen
The history of 4-H in the Morell, P.E.I., area began 59 years ago under the direction of Ada Jay who ran a garment club from her home. This project had five members consisting of 10-year-old girls who formed the first 4-H club – Barb LaPierre, Irene Larkin, Gemma Dunn, Catherine Alyward, and Debbie MacAdam.

by Owen Roberts
Seasoned farm realtor Tim Hammond knows producers are experiencing some sticker shock over the rising cost of farmland. And earlier this year he expected at least a few raised eyebrows from prospective buyers over the $22.4-million price tag on a 5,700-acre grain operation near Rosetown, Sask., that his company represented. But to his surprise, he received none. In fact, the reaction was opposite.

by Amy Sangster
Compaction is a big issue in Nova Scotia. Wet weather, heavy soils, short growing seasons, and the pressure to get a crop in and off on time can all result in compressing and compacting soils. In some cases we’re also faced with naturally shallow soils and compacted subsoils that have been inherited from the ice age. Machinery-induced compaction occurs when the soil cannot support the weight of farm equipment.

by Christian Michaud
Like all of the Earth’s seasons, elections roll around in their turn, bringing political weather that is becoming increasingly fickle. So it makes sense to be prepared to the best of our ability for a future that is even more unpredictable. There is little doubt that agriculture is the sunrise industry of the Maritimes. All signs point to an array of developing opportunities that will strengthen farming as a formidable pillar of the regional economy.