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Westman Students Visit Ag Days

 
Those planning to attend Manitoba Ag Days this week in Brandon may notice a large number of students roaming the halls of the Keystone Centre.
 
It's all part of the Manitoba Ag Days Adventure, hosted by Agriculture in the Classroom Manitoba.
 
The goal is to get the students connected to local agricultural businesses.
 
Executive Director Sue Clayton says this type of experience is extremely valuable.
 
“To have an opportunity like this, is just absolutely phenomenal for the kids to be able to interact with the people that actually work in the industry and to learn about all the different aspects of the industry.”
 
Over 400 grade 7 and 8 students from Brandon and surrounding area are taking part in the program. About 100 students from Assiniboine Community College are also helping out.
 
Manitoba Ag Days wraps up on Thursday.
 
Source : Steinbachonline

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California Farm Bureau 2025 Farm Dog of the Year Contest Winner - Willy - CAFB 107th Annual Meeting

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Meet Willy: California Farm Bureau’s 2025 Farm Dog of the Year!

We’re excited to introduce Willy, a miniature long-haired dachshund with a big heart and even bigger courage, and the Grand Prize winner of this year’s Farm Dog of the Year Contest!

Willy may be small, but he’s become an indispensable partner on owner Marshal Hagedorn’s forestry and cattle operations in Shasta, Tehama, and Siskiyou counties. Adopted in 2023, he quickly found his place on the ranch, helping manage critters, tagging along for long days in the woods, and offering unwavering companionship during demanding logging work.

Willy has even taken naturally to moving cattle, surprising calves (and more than a few full-grown cows!) with his burst of energy from the tall grass. As Marshal put it: “He goes with me everywhere every single day.”

Congratulations to Willy and his family, a perfect example of how every good farm dog, no matter the size, helps keep California agriculture running strong.