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Edson 4-H Multi Club Christmas Party
by Raydn Wright, 4-H Horse Reporter
The Edson 4-H Multi Club had their Christmas
party on December 15at Tanya Goodwin's
property where they had games, sleigh rides,
crafts, snacks, and supper.
There were three sleigh rides, and on the third
one Mr. Hunter let the children drive the
humongous Percheron horses. To stay busy
between sleigh rides a volunteer helped with a
horseshoe craft.
After finishing the sleigh rides the exhausted
horses went to the barn for some quiet time and
snacks while the 4-H members played games.
After all the fun and excitement everyone went
inside for a BBQ and some hot chocolate.
A special thanks to all the volunteers, parents
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE!
D and members who brought snacks and a very All the kids that went to the Edson 4-H Multi Club Christmas party on December 15 piled onto Mr. Hunter's
special thanks to Tanya Goodwin and Mr. Hunter
for the lovely party. sleigh for a picture. submitted Michelle Roy
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
780-723-5787
780-723-5787 AgriProfits cow-calf operations benchmarks now online
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
T This cost and return report analyzes the performance of participating Alberta cow-calf operations from 2014 to 2018
“As 2019 draws to a close, most of the spring- in the year, to over $175.60 per cwt mid-year and return data from producers and calculates yearly
born calves have been weaned,” says Ann finishing around $180.49 per cwt. The 2018 averages and 5-year rolling average benchmarks.
Boyda, livestock economist with Alberta prices were slightly lower than that of 2017 but Producers can use these benchmarks to evaluate
Agriculture and Forestry. “Now is a good time to stronger that the lows of 2016. As a result, their own herd’s performance and consider where
analyze the business to see what it costs to margins tighten to 41 cents per lb and net returns there may be opportunity to improve. AgriProfit$
produce these weaned calves. The AgriProfit$ at 17 cents per lb.” is a free service. Producer information is held in
program is again helping farmers and ranchers She adds that changes in feed strategies were strict confidence. Only aggregated, non-
do just that with the newly released AgriProfit$ evident with winter feed use seeing a drop to 3.5 identifying information is published. AgriNews
2014-2018 benchmark report.” tonne as fed per cow, 12.5% lower than the 5-
The report provides performance indicators for year average.
the value of production, itemized variable costs – “Pasture costs increased to compensate, and
feed, veterinary and medicine, trucking, repairs, further investigation is warranted to determine PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
labour – and capital costs such as rent, taxes, the nature of the change in practices.”
insurance, depreciation and capital interest. It “As well,” she adds, “current ratios – current Professional Digital Passport System photos
also looks at physical performance indicators assets to current liabilities – show a downward ready in minutes while you wait...
relative to breeding and calving length, death trend. It is still healthy but diminishing. The
losses, feed use, conception rate and calving 2018 current ratio of 2.67 was down from 2017
rates along with pounds weaned per exposed cow and lower than the 5-year average. This may
and per winter cow. reflect adjustment of practices to use cash more
She looks at how the effect of 2018’s erratic efficiently as ratios higher than 1.5 indicates that
weather – late spring, cool temperatures in the farm is technically liquid. In addition, a
summer, variation in moisture and generally wet slightly higher debt-to-asset ratio of 0.13 is
conditions in fall – is reflected in the report. reported for 2018. Although a ratio of less than
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE “That weather attributed to higher than the 5- .25 is considered strong and solvent, the increase
year average feed costs. Calf prices reportedly in liabilities is evident in higher capital interest
Professional Digital
Professional Digital fluctuated over the year from $187 per cwt early expenses.” “So,” she asks, “what
Passport System RURAL CRIME - SAFETY AND SECURITY will the 2019
Passport System
benchmarks show? Many
photos read
photos ready y January 9, 2020: 7:00 - 9:00 pm participants are now
busily gathering their
in minutes
in minutes Peers MultiPlex financial and production
records and reflecting on
while you wait.
while you wait..... In previous Rural Crime meetings you learned about the issues the information. They are
facing Yellowhead County residents regarding criminal acts on our also looking to year-
over-year comparisons to
properties. see if they are on the
Now learn what you can do to protect the Safety and Security of right track. You too can
your property with the help of CCD Solutions Ltd. Director of be included in the next
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Operations Doug Dersch. benchmark results by DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE!
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business analysis at no
Stages of Security
Risk Assessment charge to Alberta
producers. The program
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Edson 4-H Multi Club Christmas Party
by Raydn Wright, 4-H Horse Reporter
The Edson 4-H Multi Club had their Christmas
party on December 15at Tanya Goodwin's
property where they had games, sleigh rides,
crafts, snacks, and supper.
There were three sleigh rides, and on the third
one Mr. Hunter let the children drive the
humongous Percheron horses. To stay busy
between sleigh rides a volunteer helped with a
horseshoe craft.
After finishing the sleigh rides the exhausted
horses went to the barn for some quiet time and
snacks while the 4-H members played games.
After all the fun and excitement everyone went
inside for a BBQ and some hot chocolate.
A special thanks to all the volunteers, parents
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE!
D and members who brought snacks and a very All the kids that went to the Edson 4-H Multi Club Christmas party on December 15 piled onto Mr. Hunter's
special thanks to Tanya Goodwin and Mr. Hunter
for the lovely party. sleigh for a picture. submitted Michelle Roy
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
780-723-5787
780-723-5787 AgriProfits cow-calf operations benchmarks now online
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
T This cost and return report analyzes the performance of participating Alberta cow-calf operations from 2014 to 2018
“As 2019 draws to a close, most of the spring- in the year, to over $175.60 per cwt mid-year and return data from producers and calculates yearly
born calves have been weaned,” says Ann finishing around $180.49 per cwt. The 2018 averages and 5-year rolling average benchmarks.
Boyda, livestock economist with Alberta prices were slightly lower than that of 2017 but Producers can use these benchmarks to evaluate
Agriculture and Forestry. “Now is a good time to stronger that the lows of 2016. As a result, their own herd’s performance and consider where
analyze the business to see what it costs to margins tighten to 41 cents per lb and net returns there may be opportunity to improve. AgriProfit$
produce these weaned calves. The AgriProfit$ at 17 cents per lb.” is a free service. Producer information is held in
program is again helping farmers and ranchers She adds that changes in feed strategies were strict confidence. Only aggregated, non-
do just that with the newly released AgriProfit$ evident with winter feed use seeing a drop to 3.5 identifying information is published. AgriNews
2014-2018 benchmark report.” tonne as fed per cow, 12.5% lower than the 5-
The report provides performance indicators for year average.
the value of production, itemized variable costs – “Pasture costs increased to compensate, and
feed, veterinary and medicine, trucking, repairs, further investigation is warranted to determine PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
labour – and capital costs such as rent, taxes, the nature of the change in practices.”
insurance, depreciation and capital interest. It “As well,” she adds, “current ratios – current Professional Digital Passport System photos
also looks at physical performance indicators assets to current liabilities – show a downward ready in minutes while you wait...
relative to breeding and calving length, death trend. It is still healthy but diminishing. The
losses, feed use, conception rate and calving 2018 current ratio of 2.67 was down from 2017
rates along with pounds weaned per exposed cow and lower than the 5-year average. This may
and per winter cow. reflect adjustment of practices to use cash more
She looks at how the effect of 2018’s erratic efficiently as ratios higher than 1.5 indicates that
weather – late spring, cool temperatures in the farm is technically liquid. In addition, a
summer, variation in moisture and generally wet slightly higher debt-to-asset ratio of 0.13 is
conditions in fall – is reflected in the report. reported for 2018. Although a ratio of less than
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE “That weather attributed to higher than the 5- .25 is considered strong and solvent, the increase
year average feed costs. Calf prices reportedly in liabilities is evident in higher capital interest
Professional Digital
Professional Digital fluctuated over the year from $187 per cwt early expenses.” “So,” she asks, “what
Passport System RURAL CRIME - SAFETY AND SECURITY will the 2019
Passport System
benchmarks show? Many
photos read
photos ready y January 9, 2020: 7:00 - 9:00 pm participants are now
busily gathering their
in minutes
in minutes Peers MultiPlex financial and production
records and reflecting on
while you wait.
while you wait..... In previous Rural Crime meetings you learned about the issues the information. They are
facing Yellowhead County residents regarding criminal acts on our also looking to year-
over-year comparisons to
properties. see if they are on the
Now learn what you can do to protect the Safety and Security of right track. You too can
your property with the help of CCD Solutions Ltd. Director of be included in the next
D
Operations Doug Dersch. benchmark results by DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE!
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor Learn: enroling in AgriProfit$.” 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
T
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
AgriProfit$ provides
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson040 3rd Avenue, Edson How to protect Assets customized farm 780-723-5787
780-723-5787
5
business analysis at no
Stages of Security
Risk Assessment charge to Alberta
producers. The program
780-723-578780-723-5787
7 Brought to you by CCD Security Solutions Ltd and the Peers Community Group. collects annual cost and The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
T
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE!
D
