A new series of videos follow a Saskatchewan farm family that is now in the sixth generation of growing crops, cattle and eggs.
The Saskatchewan Egg Producers recently spearheaded a project through the provincial Agriculture Awareness Initiative Program (AAIP). Other contributors included SaskCanola, the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission, CropLife Canada, Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association and Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan.
The project produced four short videos profiling the Colborn family, which has farmed for more than 100 years in Saskatchewan. The farm is unique in many ways, including the arrangement between cousins to manage the farm’s three main businesses: grain, eggs and beef.
“Our mission at Saskatchewan Egg Producers’ is to promote a healthy and expanding egg industry in our province,” says Dion Martens, Executive Director for SaskEgg. “A healthy industry depends on consumers understanding more about our industry and farming in general. These videos help to build public trust in farmers.”
The videos communicate the shared values of family, integrity, collaboration and transparency.
A Family Farm: The Secret to Six Generations
History of the establishment of Colborn Farms, advantages and challenges of working together as family and business partners and the importance of carrying on the farm into the future.
Advances in Crop Production
How growing crops has changed on Colborn Farms, from using horses to tractors to today’s modern equipment; introduction and impact of technologies such as direct seeding and herbicide-tolerant crops and how these contribute to sustainability.
Advances in Cattle Production: Six Generations
History of raising cattle on Colborn Farms, how ranching has changed over the years, contrasting use of horses with advancements like cross-breeding and silage production.
Egg Farming Across Six Generations
Investments and innovations in the poultry operation on Colborn Farms, as well as the development of the egg industry in Saskatchewan.
The videos are available for sharing from the Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan YouTube channel. Please help build trust in Saskatchewan farming and food by sharing these videos through your own social media communications.
For more information:
Dion Martens
Saskatchewan Egg Producers
dion.martens@saskegg.ca / 306-664-4131
Penny Eaton
Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan
penny@farmfoodcaresk.org / 306-477-3663