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With financing from RBC Royal Bank, Chris and Henrietta Groenendijk are now powering two barns with solar energy, offsetting their electricity bill for the next 20 to 30 years.
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5 tips to minimize bird damage
Implementing deterrence methods in the summer before pest birds establish their roost in your barn during colder weather and using raptors as deterrence are among the solutions that can help address pest bird problems.
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Haanstras define success with brave decisions
Placement of the transition barn and a feed kitchen are just two unique aspects of the Haanstra dairy.
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Preparing your natural ventilation system for winter
Tips for winterizing your farm’s ventilation system include inspecting curtains and panel systems, cycling sidewall ventilation, checking electrical components of the ventilation controller and reviewing ridge ventilation.
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Prepping your barn for winter
Areas of the farm to consider when preparing for winter include buildings, tractors, equipment and animals.
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Make farm fire prevention a priority this fall
Seven tips shared for Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 9-15) to reduce a farm’s risk of fire.
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Teamwork and cow comfort are paramount at Lucky Hill Dairy
An Alberta dairy does not take anything for granted, appreciating luck in all they do, including their breeding achievements and new barn geared towards cow comfort and longevity.
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‘You wouldn’t believe the stuff I’ve tried’: Ontario dairyman designs innovative barn after 18 years of experimentation
Dairyman and avid scientific journal reader designs and patents his own stall-free dairy barn after 18 years of trial and error in pursuit of supreme cow comfort.
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