Circle H Farms Snags The Environmental Stewardship Award for 2018

Aug 17, 2018

A Manitoba purebred cow-calf operation has been given The Environmental Stewardship Award by the Canadian Cattlemen's Association for 2018.

Circle H Farms near Brandon, MB is owned and operated by Brian and Sonja Harper and family.

Since purchasing the 500 acre, 80 head of cattle operation in 1990, the Harpers have overseen the successive transformation of animal and land management practices.

A CCA release indicates the family switched to rotational grazing and perennial crops and installed off-site watering systems, including a solar powered winter water system, planted trees, and completed an Environmental Farm Plan.

Additional successes include the Harpers increasing beef production by 9,400 lbs, off the same 130 acres three years after the implementation of stock density grazing. Zero inputs were used, just animal density and time management.

Source : Steinbachonline

Video: FLEECED! Sheep Shearer Hands Over Clippers!

It's sheep shearing day at Ewetopia Farms! ?? Our Dorset lambs and ewes are getting fleeced — and for the first time, our shearer hands over his clippers to a beginner. We finish shearing the last of our adult ewes and this year’s Dorset ewe lambs.

From moving the sheep between barns, loading them into chutes, and watching the wool come off, this is always one of the most satisfying days on the farm. But this video has a twist — we welcomed a new helper, Gian, who’s not only lending a hand but also learning how to shear! With guidance from our experienced shearer, he got a crash course in sheep shearing and even tried his hand at shearing a couple of lambs himself.

You’ll see firsthand how both teacher and student handled this unique challenge. Shearing is more than just removing wool — it’s about sheep health, comfort, and giving us a closer look at the flock. It’s always amazing to see the transformation from woolly sheep to freshly shorn ewes and lambs.