BRAIN SURGERY AND ROCKET SCIENCE ON THE SMALL FARM An editorial board is a panel of experts, researchers, and/or editors who guide a publication’s content. They assist the ‘Editor-in-Chief’ by peer-reviewing articles, factchecking and giving their perspective to maintain quality standards. While the term “editorial board” is frequently associated with newspapers and scholarly journals, some magazines use a similar advisory panel to maintain quality and strategic direction. At Small Farm Canada, we have often used experts to guide us and help define content and accuracy but now we are naming names and giving credit where credit is due. Using AI underscores the need to create efficiencies but also highlights human intelligence as the key to delivering reliable and authentic stories and information. Considering the depth, breadth and complexity of content that exists in agriculture today, a diverse group of experts, in subject matter and on a regional and cultural basis, is in order. As the “responsible” editor at Small Farm Canada at present, an editorial board brings peace of mind and excitement. I’m excited by the prospect of the value-added that only a human expert can provide. I am also excited by the continuity and prospects it also brings. Thank you to Dr. John Kestle, my human brother-in-law and pediatric neurosurgeon. He listened, suggested and encouraged that we keep on “growing” with an editorial board. Some challenges truly need a brain surgeon. 250 & UNDER Cover photo Jeff Carter, Southwestern Ontario EDITOR Julie Harlow | 1-866-260-7985 ext 272 Julie.Harlow@SmallFarmCanada.ca ADVERTISING SALES 1-866-260-7985 Sales@SmallFarmCanada.ca DESIGN | Andrea Williams CIRCULATION & SUBSCRIPTIONS Ashleigh Benedict | 1-866-260-7985 x252 Subscriptions@SmallFarmCanada.ca MARKETING & OPERATIONS Denise Faguy | Denise.Faguy@Farms.com PUBLISHER | Farms.com Canada Inc. 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IN THIS ISSUE June 2026 | Vol. 2 Issue 3 If you operate a farm, are an entrepreneur in ag and food, a student, or working in agri-business, join us at AWC! AWC EAST 2026 November 22, 23 & 24, 2026 at the Sheraton Fallsview, Niagara Falls, ON AWC WEST 2027 March 14, 15 & 16, 2027 at the Hyatt Regency, Calgary, AB Hear expert speakers that will motivate and inspire, and network with women passionate about ag. Learn new skills to help you excel Manage your well-being and build resiliency Nurture and grow your passions Meet, network and support other women Stay informed. Be inspired. Get growing. Listen, learn, network and grow! Call Iris Meck for details: (403) 686-8407 • AdvancingWomenConference.ca/2026east TOP: JEFF CARTER | BOTTOM RIGHT: CONSTANTGARDENER/ISTOCK/GETTY IMAGES PLUS PHOTO | BOTTOM LEFT: GOODLUZ - ADOBE STOCK Cattle pause at a ranch dug out in Alberta 5 NEWS & NOTES Mercosur beef, Clarkson Farm, mealworm vaccine, ginseng loans, Senator Black OpEd 9 THREE TIMES IS THE CHARM BY JULIE HARLOW Standing corrected on interlock isolation noncompliance. 17 BEEF CATTLE RESEARCH COUNCIL ON H20 BY BCRC Water management resources for cattle and more. 6 FARMYARD HUMOUR ON THE RUN BY NELSON DEWEY A SFC Lite welcome to illustrator Nelson Dewey!
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