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  • Farm Fam Jam 2022

    Farm Fam Jam 2022

    Farm Fam Jam had a great turnout this year!

    Farm Fam Jam

    Dave, Brenda, Megan, Paul and the boys (Joe and Sam), Bruce, and Mira were the first brave souls out on Friday night. Just in time for Jeff to roll up with his 7/11 on wheels. Lime Slushies, cold iced tea, and water with a mini-ice machine. It wouldn’t be Farm Fam Jam without all the bells and whistles.

    Saturday more family and friends started to trickle in as the day wore on and so did the food.

    Egg salad sandwiches and different sides for lunch.

    Drew was on the BBQ serving hamburgers and hotdogs for supper. Uncle Paul cooked a juicy, tender, smoked brisket.

    Food started to pile up on the table, coming from everyone! Chicken wings, mashed potatoes, potato salad, Quinoa salad, baked beans, vegetable plates, dips and so much more. It was the battle of the crisps (apple and rhubarb) and cake for dessert.

    The jam session started only to be cut short by a heavy downfall of rain with strong winds. We all huddled in the Quonset for cover while Drew continued to BBQ.

    The blue skies returned when the rain let up, and so did the band. After it got dark enough the guys set off fireworks, only to be challenged by fireworks miles away to the northeast.

    The night petered out with people sitting around the fire.

    The following day the adults had first breakfast at the crack of dawn, while the younger crowd woke up later (10:30 am) for second breakfast. The kids had fun playing in the parachute, kiddie pool, and with the Foosball table. Throughout the day people left with hugs and handshakes.

    ANOTHER GREAT YEAR! WE HOPE YOU ALL COME AGAIN NEXT YEAR!

    Learn more about Malcolm’s whirlygigs and weathervanes.

    Watch some of our videos

  • Farm Jam 2022

    Farm Jam 2022

    Farm jam is Saturday, July 30th this year. We will supply burgers and hotdogs for supper. Also outhouse and water. Power will be on a first-come-first service. Bring your tents or camper. Join us for the on-stage jam.

  • Farm Jam 2021- The Year After COVID

    Farm Jam 2021- The Year After COVID

    COVID

    The year after COVID. We didn’t get many pictures. It’s like we wanted to see people with our eyes instead of through a camera lens for once!

    COVID
    Malcolm Rice, David Rice, Bruce Rice in the S.S Tippy, and Ryder (The only dramatic one this weekend).

    It was a great FARM/ FAM Jam. WE HAD BABIES! You know we are close to the end of the COVID epidemic when babies can leave the house!

    Adam & Jenna had their little one out along with Raje and Mike. Aunties and grand aunties we’re loving it!

    The Boiler Room Boys & friends hosted by Malcolm Rice plays the main stage.

    Drew cooked up a storm again.  There was of course so much food and so many aunties to make sure you ate that food. Lots of people left with leftovers (goodie bags of food) or eggs.

    It was a good group of people (Claudia and Bernie didn’t get that camper they were going to look at in the morning. the table bed was too small)

    Most of the 35- 45-year-olds made it out of bed by 9 am. Their parents were still disgusted with them for sleeping in. Breakfast was already over.

    Tents were set up and taken down. Every time it was funny and a family event.

    What do you call 12 Rice’s setting up a tent?

    Friday night entertainment. TAKING IT DOWN SUNDAY…EVEN FUNNIER. (Someone send the video please).

    The pigs made their debut by being the smelliest of the evening.

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  • Garden 2021- The Sunflower take-over

    Garden 2021- The Sunflower take-over

    Sunflowers everywhere in the garden- 2021

    We planted ornamental sunflowers one year to attract bees and now they are an invasive weed. This year we tried to use them as a wind block to the garden. They soaked up more water than prevented water evaporation. Now they are a pretty weed in our garden.

     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

    Kelly started new experimental planters on the Northside of the farm for herbs and heirloom seeds.

    We added hundreds of flower bulbs in the fall! We’re excited to see what comes in in 2021.

     

    We started Virginia Creeper along the deer fence line around the garden. On the same fenceline, we are trying to get Hollyhocks to grow. NO LUCK. Open to suggestions.

     

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  • Winter 2021

    Winter 2021

    Winter 2021

    Lots of snow. Let’s hope some ends up in the dugout.

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  • Garden 2019

    Garden 2019

    Garden 2019 was huge in spite of lack of water!

    This year we planted the entire Garden plot!

    In the Garden 2019 we grew cucumbers, corn, raddish, (yellow, purple, green) beans, soy beans, swiss chard, spinach, lettuce, (yellow, green) zucchini, (heirloom, orange, purple) carrots, (green arrow, sugaranne, sugarsnap, mixed)peas, (red, yellow, mixed)potatoes, dill, cucamelon, garlic, onions, peppers, hot peppers, Spaghetti squash, pumpkins, beets, Dads tomatoes,

    Added tomatoes along the one grapevine row.

    Volunteer:

    Tomato, spinach, sunflowers, chard, dill, watermelon, squash, borage

    Annual:

    Asparagus (not producing yet), chives, snow onions

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    Fruit Trees/Shrubs/Plants

    Kelly had to nurse the goji berries back from a hard winter. We’re still searching for the perfect spot to put the strawberries. This year we had ground nests in them so we had no great opportunity to get to the berries.The ones we do find are tiny. We got a sandwich bag of hascaps. Lots of plumb and apples, cherries and a few grapes

    Added

    2 Black currant plants, 2 Rhubarb, Gooseberry

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    Canning

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    Pickled:

    cucumbers, swiss chard stems, beans, eggs, peppers

    Pressure canned:

    Beans

    Frozen:

    Peas, spinach

    Some ideas for seeds:

    See all of our garden adventures!

     

     

  • Farm Jam 2018

    Farm Jam 2018

    Farm Jam 2018 was smaller than usual but more fun than ever!

    There was a small group at Farm Jam 2018 this year, but a  lot of newcomers! We were happy to see Beth and Laurier(Sp?), Auntie Kate(from South Korea), Billie, Kendra, Cousin Danielle and family, cousin Gerry and family and of course all the regulars. There were a lot of kids which is always fun when the gocart is in action.

    We’re always happy to have people out, But nobody took home CHERRIES and/or SWISS CHARD lol. It was a good event. Thank you to everyone who came out. If you have pictures send them!

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    Read more about what we’re doing in the News

     

  • Prairie Fires Are Raging This Year- 2018

    Prairie Fires Are Raging This Year- 2018

    Prairie Fires in Kannata Valley are Rampant

    It’s only May and the Prairie Fires have already started in Southern Saskatchewan. There are Fire bans in a lot of the RMs and most people are doing their due diligence to take care not to put their land at risk.

    Wascana Trails Fire – April 23

    About 12 hectares of land was burned, crews sprayed fire for hours

    Two fire trucks were called to the fire near the Wascana Valley Trails at around 4 p.m. CST.

     

    Dallas Valley Fire- April 26

    Crews battled a grass fire in the Lumsden Valley on Thursday, but by late evening, Lumsden’s fire department said the flames were under control.
    The fire traveled east of the town along the valley.

    People driving along Highway 11 reported seeing smoke for kilometers.
    Dallas Valley Ranch Camp had to move its horses and human members to safety.

     

     

    Kannata Valley- May 7

    RBFD was dispatched as mutual aid to help the Lumsden Fire department. Along with Craven Fire department and Regina fire department, the grass fire was contained. The use of Mutual aid is beneficial to all departments and helps with protecting our communities.


    6:30pm Update: Please stay off main roads at Kannata Valley unless you’rewater truck

    8:23 Update: We received confirmation 68, 70, 72 have burnt down on Lake Shore Drive in Kannata Valley

    Find Out Where the Wildfires are in Saskatchewan Here

    Read more about what we’re doing in the News

  • Farm Jam 2017 Videos

    Farm Jam 2017 Videos


    New this year we introduced tent alley! It was the perfect solution to having the tents out in the blistering sun. The trees made shade and a perfect wind tunnel to keep everyone cool. But you had to look out because it was in the middle of the go-kart track

    A little fewer people than last year, It was still a blast..and a new stage!

     

    Videos are courtesy of Jeff and his drone

  • Farm Jam 2017 invite

    Farm Jam 2017 invite



    Farm Jam date reminder: It will be the weekend of Saturday July 29, 2017.

    Our focus is jamming in the Quonset. No skill required but will be appreciated. Come up and play with our adhoc karioki band. Bring your instruments or borrow ours. Beginners to rock stars welcome. Sing or play.

    Will supply power, outhouse, outdoor barrel shower water, hotdogs and burgers on Saturday supper, BYOB and feel free to pick from the fruit trees in the garden. 30 cherry tress should be very ripe by then.

    Bring your campers out. Set up on Friday if you like and leave Sunday if you like. You may just come out for the evening. Visit with family and friends.

    We are located 10 minutes west of Lumsden, we have a map that can be viewed on “www.smallprairiefarm.com” web page. My number is 306-569-3381 or cell 306-550-5371.

     

    Have fun, see you there,

    Malcolm

     

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