lynette, Author at Fraser Valley Acreage Life

Classifying Farm Land For Tax Purposes

Owners of acreage and farm land in the Fraser Valley need to be aware of laws for classifying farm land for tax purposes. Using information from the B.C. government website, we have attempted to make the subject easier to understand. Assessment Value First of all, when a property is classified as farm land in BC, the property value is assessed at rates set by the provincial government. Consequently, the assessed value is lower for farm land

Animals Farming Tips

Caring for Livestock in Winter

Baby it’s cold outside–away from the warm, wood-stove. We are preparing our animals and their dwelling for long, cold, winter days and nights and the increased physical stress it will cause them. Unfortunately, just because it’s winter, doesn’t mean we get to relax and have little responsibility for our livestock’s care. We have come up with a few basic tips in an attempt to assist in the process. Ventilation Animals in a closed barn environment during

Animals

Deer, Oh Dear

Deer are often seen in the lower mainland and are an integral part of the eco system. They are sometimes seen in a rural backyards and grazing in the local fields or parks. Deer are beautiful to look at but can be pests in the garden. Their increased numbers have become a nuisance for homeowners and outdoor enthusiasts. Everyone loves to gaze upon a beautiful Doe and her fawn or a Buck looking out over his

Farming Tips

Pasture and Grazing Management

Good pastures provide forage for your animals. It also absorbs rainfall and filters runoff, reducing the erosion of soil. This is necessary to protect our streams and rivers. Effective pasture management makes it possible to have lush, green grass, clean water, and healthy animals. To manage your pastures: conduct a pasture inventory, create a sacrifice area, and implement rotational grazing. Also, practice mowing, harrowing, and proper fertilization. Pasture Inventory Take a walk around each of your

Animals

Raising Turkeys For Meat and Profit

Most families in Canada will buy a turkey once or twice a year, often for their Thanksgiving and/or Christmas dinners. There really isn’t a whole lot of difference between raising chickens and raising turkeys, but turkeys are one of the very best animals to raise for meat and profit. Turkeys will require more attention and babying than their chicken counterpart. They are more social than chickens and want lots of attention from their humans. To Buy

Acreage Life Lifestyle

A More Authentic Life

Raising 3 kids, 40 chickens, 2 dogs, 3 cats, 2 bunnies, 3 goats and a dairy cow makes for an interesting, busy, and may I say, totally authentic life. Throw in a large vegetable garden, and six fruit trees, and we can provide most of what we need as a family. We moved to our own acreage five years ago. We wanted to escape the city and the “crazy!” Life has become all about technology and

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