Pricing Transparency Maps

Nov 23, 2015

The Farmers’ Advocate Office (FAO) has made a change to the way landowners can submit information on their surface lease, transmission line, seismic, and pipeline right of way agreements for the Pricing Transparency Maps.

The Pricing Transparency Maps will be a resource for landowners negotiating with energy companies. “Many landowners who are new to the energy and utility sectors call our office to ask what’s normal for compensation in their part of the province,” says Jeana Les, research and communications specialist for the FAO. “The Pricing Transparency Maps will make this information available to landowners.”

Les says that, while the concept behind the maps is still the same, the way the data is being collected has changed. “Initially, we had been collecting copies of the agreements themselves. Now, we’ve created a form where people can fill in their details. These forms can be completed on-line and e-mailed to me, or they can be send by conventional mail or faxed.”

Source : Agriculture and Forestry

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.