On the farm
An inside look at dairy farming through the eyes of our farmers and their families.
On the farm
An inside look at dairy farming through the eyes of our farmers and their families.
A story about Manitoba
Here is a story about Manitoba. A beautiful everyday story that celebrates our people, our pride, and our potential.
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Stories from the farm
All Manitoba dairy farms are family-owned businesses that run off passion and teamwork. From preserving the land to taking good care of their animals, our farmers know exactly what it takes to run a successful dairy farm.
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Hold on to your hat
As Norbert says, winter gives the land some time to rest.
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Milestones
On Jamie’s Manitoba dairy farm, building a new barn was a milestone that helped set up his farm and family for a brighter future.
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Love of the land
Sean’s family has been farming the same land for over a century. Over that time, each generation – Sean being the sixth – has done what they can to leave the farm and the land in the best possible condition for the next the generation.
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Stories from a fourth-generation dairy farm
For the Philippots, dairy farming runs in the family and has for over 100 years, spanning four generations.
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It’s all about the cows
From the beginning, Lanna was taught that the cows are here for a reason. Always respect them. Treat them well because the cows are here for you.
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Noreydo Dairy Farm
Alongside his seven siblings, Norbert Rey was raised on a family farm in St. Claude, Manitoba. His father had been raised in an orphanage since the age of 9 and working on a dairy farm for room and board before moving to St. Claude where he met and settled with Norbert’s mother. “I had an […]
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Local dairy farmer returns to
Manitoba to an industry he lovesGrowing up on a dairy farm in Landmark, Manitoba, Matt Plett had everything he wanted before him—fresh air, family, and a farm.
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“I owe it to my grandmother”
A stone’s throw from Holland, Man., you’ll find Marianne Parvais on her quaint 200-herd dairy farm.
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Finding the balance
Kristy-Layne & Richard raise kids and cows on their Manitoba farm. Operating a dairy farm is time consuming work.
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Looking to the sun to see the future
“As farmers we are in tune with the land so it’s natural to implement sustainable operating systems when and where we can.”