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Companies Step Up for Front Line Staff

A number of companies are stepping up to pay their front line staff more, during the ongoing crisis people like cashiers at grocery stores that in many cases are earning not much more than minimum wage but their services are needed more than ever.

Also today, Maple Leaf foods announced its including a weekly bonus for its hourly staff and funding a personal support program to help front line health providers during the crisis.

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What I’m Checking Behind the Planter This Spring

Video: What I’m Checking Behind the Planter This Spring



This is the first episode of a new behind-the-scenes series on our farm.

Today I’m checking behind the planter looking at planting depth, seed-to-soil contact, and making sure we’re placing seed into moisture, even in a dry spring.

Everything can look good from the cab, but this is where you find out what’s really happening.

We also ran into a prescription issue that slowed us down, which is a good reminder that even when conditions are ideal, the little things still matter.

If you’re planting right now, it’s worth taking a few minutes to check behind your planter.