(Editor’s Note: I was supposed to post this on Monday – Sorry Harry)
Thanksgiving Day in Canada, Monday, Oct. 9 is a time to celebrate. For most producers, the last two years have been tough. For some, it goes back even further than that, but with this year’s crops, for the most part, bursting grain bins at the seams, it’s time to sit back and celebrate. Yes, I know the people raising hogs are having their struggles, too, but you want to know something, keep on trucking.
Yes, I also know the prices for most commodities are low, and at today’s levels you can’t pay all the bills, even with good to great crops. However, you do have crop in the bin, this year’s growing season, except for areas having too little rain in July and August was almost ideal for putting in the crop, spraying, and for taking it off. It’s time to sit back, and enjoy the fruits of your labour. Don’t take your family for granted, and enjoy this time together. I’m not sure how you will celebrate Thanksgiving Day, but for us, there will be one empty spot at the table because our oldest daughter Lynn moved to Vancouver. That leaves Laurelle, our 13-year old, my wife Judith, and myself. Read More