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Tim Parent August 26, 2025

Sheep shearing is an ancient tradition dating back to the earliest days of agriculture and in…

Kristen Lepp June 6, 2022

Host Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association (ACMA), chats with Dr. Gwyneth Jones, Dr. Ted Semple, Maritime…

Craig Lester February 6, 2021

Host Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association (ACMA), chats with repeat guest Jonathan Wort, Perennia, about production…

Craig Lester July 11, 2019

Wendy Auzqui and her stock dog, Frank, were the second last team to compete but that…

Craig Lester June 2, 2018

Landon Hebbes is no stranger to raising the Charity lamb for 4-H on Parade. He's done…

Craig Lester July 13, 2017

"Heat, heat, heat and more heat." Calgary Stampede Sheep Committee Chairman Tony Legault's description of the…

Craig Lester September 8, 2016

A new research centre aimed at bridging the gap between research and farmers has been announced…

Craig Lester August 26, 2016

Tips for Effective Stockmanship with Curt Pate at AFAC's Livestock Care Conference

Craig Lester August 24, 2016

Sheep flocks provided a high standard of care have improved welfare and productivity. This video gives…

Guest Author July 10, 2016

It was a face off between veteran versus rookie at this years finals of the North…

Craig Lester July 12, 2015

Summer Synergy is one of the signature events from Olds Regional Exhibition and is a partnership…

Craig Lester July 5, 2015

Mike Pora’s holiday in Canada just paid dividends… The shearer, wool handler and trainer from Cowra,…

Craig Lester July 6, 2014

Video and Pictures from the North American Sheep Shearing Competition, World Blacksmith Championships, Cowboy Up! Competition,…

Craig Lester July 7, 2013

Mark Agnew like many sheep shearers lives, eats and sleeps sheep shearing, so while he is…