Reading Time: 3 minutes If you want to move a sheep, the worst thing you can do is isolate it, yell at it, and then try to move it from behind. “If you understand animal behaviour, that is 90 per cent of handling — the biggest knowledge gap that we have is true understanding of animal behaviour,” livestock-handling specialist […] Read more
How to get your sheep on the move
Understanding sheep behaviour is the key to getting them to go where you want them to
Despite challenges, Farmfair International soldiers on
Industry continues to support long-running Edmonton-based ag show and the number of exhibitors and foreign attendees is up
Reading Time: 4 minutes It’s been a year of mixed blessings for Edmonton’s Farmfair International. On the one hand, international interest in the long-running agriculture show is at an all-time high and local support appears as positive as ever. On the other, debate over the future ownership of Northlands’ facilities has put the future of the show’s longtime home […] Read more
What’s on your schedule for Farmfair this year?
Here are four events you might want to check out at the popular livestock show
Reading Time: < 1 minute There’s lots to see and do at Farmfair International, including these four events. ThinkAg Careers Sponsored by Ag for Life, this is a career fair-style event to help youth learn about employment opportunities in the agricultural industry. “They will be able to speak to company representatives and young ag professionals to see what is out […] Read more
Something for everyone at Farmfair International
Today's Farmfair isn't just cowboy hats and cattle sales
Reading Time: 2 minutes Heading into its 41st year, Farmfair International is set to impress visitors once again with its unique blend of livestock sales, entertainment, and western hospitality. “It’s one of the longest-running agricultural events in Alberta and in Western Canada,” said show manager David Fiddler. “When you combine the Canadian finals rodeo and Farmfair International, you’ve got […] Read more
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