Grainews provides farmers information about Farm Life and practical production tips that they use to get on with the day-to-day business of farming.| Grainews
Grainews provides farmers information about Columns and practical production tips that they use to get on with the day-to-day business of farming.| Grainews
Most of us experience a bit of extra fluid retention occasionally, as “puffiness” in our lower bodies, when weather changes. Gravity naturally keeps lymph fluid down, but gentle movement can help keep it flowing properly.| Grainews
What if, instead of — ugh — “planning,” we set intentions for the given time we spend in our farm operations, then held ourselves accountable to create more meaningful ways of showing up?| Grainews
Seeing this year’s fresh Okanagan cherries being unpacked at the local farmers’ market, in the wake of a disastrous 2024 growing season in that region of British Columbia, was a magical moment.| Grainews
The trust-building work done during calm days can help a farm team create a strong and united front, ensuring that when the inevitable challenges arise, we are ready to face them together.| Grainews
All pain links back to our nerves, but our nerves themselves can also become irritated due to inflammation, immune system activation, physical or emotional trauma and/or fatigue.| Grainews
While it can get lost in the day-to-day, communication between farm family members can come with high stakes. Errors in family relations could be just as costly as running a sprayer boom into a power pole.| Grainews
Stock is the foundation of many restorative dishes. In folk medicine that recognizes the healing value of food, this is old news.| Grainews
When people want some influence and agency to try something new, and are faced with “This is the way the grandparents always did it,” enthusiasm and creativity can be dampened.| Grainews
Think of your nervous system as a complex biological electrical circuit — one that benefits from being grounded.| Grainews
The act of eating occurs repeatedly on life’s continuum, and marshalling your ingredients to do double duty is just good sense.| Grainews
