Dr. Stephen Fox a prominent wheat breeder from Winnipeg, Manitoba tours viewers through various plots at the Crop Development Center at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, SK. Dr. Fox specializes in developing lines of spring wheat that are best suited to be grown in an organic farming operation. Obviously, one of the main focuses of the program is to develop varieties that compete well with weeds, diseases and insects.
Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Jamie Kucey and her husband Reg and their business called Inaka Custom Handmade Furniture & Art near Rossburn, Manitoba. Numerous works of art are featured made out of everything from Manitoba Maple, Ash, Elm, Oak, Poplar & Birch. Reg specializes in custom antler
John Monteath and his business called Manuka Forge near Cochrane, Alberta. He works mostly with mild steel so he and his helpers can easily shape things with a hammer and some heat. He makes everything from stair case railings to fireplace screens. He also is sculpting everything from jewelry sized items wildlife figures from steel.
Location: Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
Todd and Blaine Muhr assembled a field service truck built on the chassis of a 2002 Mack Truck. It is well equipped with a hefty crane for tote bags and a 620 gallon fuel tank. It also carries lots of oil and lubricants as well as a generator and welder. Overall, the unit makes life much easier during the busy season on the 8,000 acre farm.
Location: Francis, Saskatchewan, Canada