Who will farm the land when older couples retire
The article contrasts aging farming couples needing to step back with younger would-be farmers facing entry barriers. It notes options like leasing to relatives or non-family farmers, or selling to neighbors, risking loss of local farming heritage. Programs pair older and younger farmers through gradual buyouts and long term leases, aided by state agencies and groups like the Centre for Rural Affairs. It cites Iowa retirement trends and invites readers to share experiences.
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Vo Ag
Mom
Iowa
Departments of Agriculture
Centre For Rural Affairs
Walthill
Nebraska
Preston Connection
P.O. Box
Rapid City
Val Farmer
Threadimages.com
Vfarmer
Odd Job Squad Does Well At Summer Hot Dog Sale
The Odd Job Squad held a July Friday hot dog sale in front of the community hall. Kali Clement, Pam, Nicole Malchuk, and Tara Kreshewski organized the event which served 12.5 dozen hot dogs and seven dozen drinks for $2.00. Rossburn residents attended between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. with future events promised.
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Odd Job Squad
Jody O'Brien
MYJC
Kali Clement
Pam
Nicole Malchuk
Tara Kreshewski
Rossburn
Cattle Prices in 1934 St Boniface Stock Yard Record
Melvin Barnesky of Rossburn submitted a 1934 receipt showing 12 cattle sold at Union Stock Yards St Boniface for a total $100.67 before $41.80 shipping was deducted leaving $58.37 to the seller. The sale included cows calves and weights from 170 to 1 150 pounds with prices ranging from 1 to 3 cents per pound and highlights the era’s low cattle prices.
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Canadian Livestock Co-operative (Western) Limited
St. Boniface
Melvin Barnesky
Rossburn
Weekend Physician Coverage for Rossburn Birtle Posts
A physician from Rossburn or Birtle will provide weekend medical coverage for both facilities from 5 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Staff will assist in arranging after hours care. Rossburn Clinic hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday and Friday morning. contact 899-2566 and 920-1200 a.m. for emergency services.
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Rossburn
Birtle
Rossburn Health Centre
Ae Mee Dee
Rossburn Medical Clinic
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