Timothy hay boom shows promise across Manitoba and Saskatchewan
Nearly 400 producers gathered in Russell as Sunridge Forage unveiled a new processing plant. Garry Halvas of Transfeeder explains a streamlined system producing 95 pound bales and 556 bale containers for export to Regina Vancouver and Japanese dairy buyers. With a 40 000 tonne capacity and five staff, the operation foresees expansion and possible new storage as demand grows for pure Timothy hay at various grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Russell
Sunridge Forage
Halvas
Foxwarren
Moulson
Regina
Vancouver
Swan River
Alberta
Prairies
Sunridge
Equity transfer options for family farms across generations
Manitoba agriculture specialist discusses strategies for passing farms to the next generation. Methods include shared machinery and buildings, labor based leases, livestock leases with variable shares, and lower rent land leasing to preserve farm viability and tax planning considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wom
Brent McConnell
Manitoba Agriculture
Dauphin
McCannell
McConnell
Vanu
Also Mentioned on This Page
By Terrie Welwood
Garry Halvas
Olds
Halwas
Terrie W
Rod Snopeck
Transfeeder
Olds, Alberta