Gem jar lids disappear prompting Prairie canners to seek new options
Prairie home canners protest Bernardin decision to stop 78mm gem jar lids citing safety needs and a shrinking market. A Manitoba site mobilizes signatures and jar inventories to pressure Bernardin while others explore Michigan suppliers and Prairie manufacturing opportunities.
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Harvest Delays and Weather Frustrations Across Prairie Farms
Farmers in Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba report slow harvests due to frequent rain and high moisture levels after a dry July and wet August. Many fields see delayed activity as producers cope with uneven moisture, seeking ideal timing and lamenting unpredictable Mother Nature.
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Maria's Musings by Maria Berry on farmers stress
A columnist argues about lifestyle choices and corporate stress in society and contrasts it with the stress faced by unincorporated local farmers. The piece notes farmers must supply food and calls for relief rather than continued pressure from urban corporate towers. The tone blends personal perspective with social critique.
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