Fraser Valley Acreage Life

The Benefits Of Owning Goats

The benefits of owning goats are numerous. According to some historians, goats were the first animals to ever to be domesticated, even before dogs.Goats respond lovingly to human attention and make wonderful pets. But they are so much more… The goat population around the world is on the increase. They are friendly, intelligent, hardy, and versatile. Most importantly, they are extremely useful animals. There are many personal as well as economic benefits to owning goats. Misconceptions

Activities & Attractions

Krause Berry Farms & Estate Winery

Krause Berry Farms & Estate Winery -Serving you since 1974. Nestled amongst 200 acres of picturesque farmland, Krause Berry Farms & Estate Winery features a home and garden market, seasonal bakery, restaurants, u-pick fields, family fun zones and of course, an award winning winery! In 2017 The Estate Winery took home the Gold Medal for Best Fruit Wine in Canada at the 37th Annual All Canadian Wine Championships! January to May From January to May, the

Farm fresh & food

BC Buzz Honey

BC Buzz Honey is located at 6321 248 St. in Langley. First started in 2013 by Chris Davies and Kris Friesen, they have turned a small “working out of a shed honey company,” into a company on the rise. In 2015, the 2 Chris’s expanded the operation by adding a new production facility and 1 employee, Cody Graham; brought in to run the day to day operations and do sales. At this time BC Buzz had

Farming Tips

How To Prepare Your Garden For Planting

Many of us think that all we have to do to begin a successful garden is dig a hole, drop a flower or burlapped tree in it, and ‘Presto Change-O’– it just grows! It is actually essential that you know how to prepare your garden for planting. We tend to take for granted that our soil is healthy and nutrient rich Nutrients Unfortunately, this may not be true. You really need to know if your soil

Animals

Own a Family Dairy Cow

Owning any animal is a serious commitment. It is a responsible relationship that should not to be entered into lightly. When deciding to own a family dairy cow, learn the true benefits and the responsibilities inherent in raising a dairy cow for fresh milk for your family. Home dairying is one of the most satisfying and gratifying experience you can have as a farmer. Although cows are an extremely large animal, a family cow can be

Animals Farming Tips

Raising Pigs for Meat on a Family Farm

When choosing animals for your farm, deciding on raising pigs for meat is a great choice. They are probably the one of the easiest animal to raise. Pigs grow to maturity much faster than beef cows and provide far more meat (and lard) than chickens. Research As I always emphasize…do your research! Different breeds of pigs have different qualities, including differences in size, meat quality and temperament. When raising pigs for meat, you will want to

Extend the Life of Your Home’s Roof

Vegetables in Season for the Month of February

Starting a Small Farm Operation in the Fraser Valley

10 Tips To Keep Children Safe Over the Christmas Holidays