Farm One Forty AND Beef packing in Saskatchewan

Many farmers have diversified their operations. But one farm southwest of Saskatoon has several revenue streams including crops, livestock, part ownership in a Saskatoon restaurant and operating a summer day camp for elementary school students.Arlie LaRoche is the owner-operator of Farm One Forty and she will share more about the farm and its various ventures.Does Saskatchewan have the ability to support a beef packing plant? The report was discussed at the recent Saskatchewan Stock Growers convention. Beef industry consultant and report co-author Willie Van Solkema says there are many variables and challenges in setting up a new beef processing plant.But he believes the challenges can be overcome but determining the size of the facility is the big question mark.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.