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February 11, 2026

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Chris Judd

Joe by Chris Judd

In the 1950s, most multi-generational farms had one or more employees, as well as the family helping on the farm. Even though in our town

Meeting consumer demands

In grandpa’s time, the only two things that concerned the consumer were: Was it available? Could you afford it? In the 1950s many foods were

Are you one in five or one in 20?

The third week of March each year is dedicated as Farm Safety Week. Before going out to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day where everyone enjoys a

Farmers concerns

Another damn survey. We are all used to getting phone surveys on everything from your time watching TV, to what kinds of corn did you

It’s up to you

From the moment you first get up in the morning you make choices. As your feet hit the floor, you can decide to look at

Put a bandage around your finger

Every year different countries designate a day, a week or a month for farm safety. In Canada the third week of March is reserved each

Our number one employer

For more than 100 years after our ancestors set foot in our beautiful Pontiac County forestry was our biggest industry. Tall pines were cut down

How kind are you?

Every few days we read in the paper, on social media, hear on the radio, or watch on television another report about pet abuse, animal

Milk 101

This article was inspired by many others containing misinformation about milk safety that have recently been sent to the public in print, on radio, in

Joe by Chris Judd

In the 1950s, most multi-generational farms had one or more employees, as well as the family helping on the farm. Even though in our town there were a couple feedmills, sawmills, garages and even a train station,often there were more

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Meeting consumer demands

In grandpa’s time, the only two things that concerned the consumer were: Was it available? Could you afford it? In the 1950s many foods were only available when they were in season such as tangerines at Christmas, grapefruit in January,

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Are you one in five or one in 20?

The third week of March each year is dedicated as Farm Safety Week. Before going out to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day where everyone enjoys a good time and forgets their troubles for a while, we decide how we are going

Read More »

Farmers concerns

Another damn survey. We are all used to getting phone surveys on everything from your time watching TV, to what kinds of corn did you order for spring, to which chemicals do you use on your crops? When we get

Read More »

It’s up to you

From the moment you first get up in the morning you make choices. As your feet hit the floor, you can decide to look at things on the positive side and thank God that you did wake up or you

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Put a bandage around your finger

Every year different countries designate a day, a week or a month for farm safety. In Canada the third week of March is reserved each year as farm safety month. Farm safety is not just a one week job. People

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Our number one employer

For more than 100 years after our ancestors set foot in our beautiful Pontiac County forestry was our biggest industry. Tall pines were cut down and squared by hand, formed into cribs and floated down river to be loaded onto

Read More »

How kind are you?

Every few days we read in the paper, on social media, hear on the radio, or watch on television another report about pet abuse, animal cruelty, or people or even children not being looked after properly or being mistreated and

Read More »

Milk 101

This article was inspired by many others containing misinformation about milk safety that have recently been sent to the public in print, on radio, in social media and even in paid ads that usually solicit funds. My wife — who

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