Meet the Hanson family: Owners of Hanson Farms Ltd. Morris and his brother Ken began dairy farming in 1970 with their wives Diane and Jane. In 1987, the Hansons bought a turkey farm in Oliver, BC. This turkey farm was taken over by Ken and Jane, while Morris and Diane continued operation of the dairy […]
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Meet Gene and Grant Sache, two brothers who operate a dairy farm together in Rosedale, BC. How old were you when you knew you wanted to be a dairy farmer? Gene: When I could walk. It’s always something I’ve just done and wanted to do. Grant: My whole life. What do you love most about […]
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If you’re curious about Farm and Ranch Safety and Health Association (FARSHA), it’s been rebranded under the name AgSafe! AgSafe opts to create healthy work environments in BC Agriculture, and promotes education on safe management practices. In December 2016, AgSafe partnered with BC Dairy Association to create a 108-page safety guide for dairy producers in […]
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Bernard Westenenk grew up on the family dairy farm and knew at a very early age that he wanted to be a dairy farmer. What do you love most about being a dairy farmer? Why? I like the cycle of farming, from raising young stock into mature cows. I still get excited when a new […]
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Robotic milking machines are becoming increasingly popular in the dairy industry. How do they work and what are the benefits of going high-tech for cows and farmers? Robots and…dairy farms? If you are scratching your head wondering how these two things relate, you aren’t alone! Time to shake up that image of Old MacDonald’s farm […]
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30 years after Expo ’86, lets take a look at the role of BC’s Dairy Industry during this exciting time. 30 years have passed and for some, Expo 86 is a distant memory. For those of us in the dairy industry at the time, it was a very busy and challenging time. BC had invited […]
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The 48th Annual BC Dairy Expo Farm Tours took place on Wednesday January 27th, 2016. Six farms throughout the Fraser Valley opened their farm doors to members of the public and dairy community. The annual BC Dairy Expo Farm Tours provides farmers a unique opportunity to see new technologies and farm advancements in action, and […]
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The 2016 BC Dairy Expo will commence with Farm Tours on Wednesday January 27th, 2016, followed by the BC Dairy Expo Seminar Series on Thursday January 27th, 2016. Please find attached the 2016 Farm Tour schedule and the 2016 Dairy Seminar schedule. A special thank you to all participating sponsors:
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The 2016 BC Dairy Expo will commence with Farm Tours on Wednesday January 27th, 2016, followed by the BC Dairy Expo Seminar Series on Thursday January 27th, 2016. Please find attached the 2016 Farm Tour schedule and the 2016 Dairy Seminar schedule. A special thank you to all participating sponsors:
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