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The feed business supplied products to supplement home-grown grain. “Now the ranches are large – dedicated to cattle. Many now focus on either livestock or crop farming, not mixed as before. Farms have consolidated into large acreages, efficient for large scale cropping. We also see a lot of hobby farms. Young families, a growing population, are locating on acreage homes because of the oil industry success. They tend to keep a couple of horses, maybe some sheep or goats but poultry has increased significantly as has gardening.” Further he says, “A new ‘generation’ family farm has evolved in some cases. Mom and dad continue to live on the family farm and the next generation builds there as well. This means mom and dad help with the farm operation and provide grandparent services, while the young couple is employed off-farm, perhaps both having outside careers. This phenomenon has increased the school age population in the region. There has not been an increase of corporate farms in the region unlike many prairie communities.” Cattleman of the Year Dave and Sheila were honored with the ‘Cattleman of the Year’ award in 2014 presented by the Lloydminster Exhibition Association. The award recognized the Crittall’s contributions to the farming and ranching community, notably 4-H, and the beef industry specifically. Paradise Hill Farm Supply contributes directly to many youth events, team sports and all regional 4-H clubs. They have helped to build these organizations. The local 4-H club has 65 members, mostly beef and horse projects. “In recent years, the 4-H movement has really gained momentum in the region. We have supported 4-H aggressively as a main focus of ours to support youth,” explains Sheila. 86 AGRI LEADER » 2016 Recently when the community developed plans and began fund raising for a new community centre, Dave got involved on the committee. The plan is for a multiuse complex built on the school grounds to include day care, a teaching kitchen, sports activities and serves as a second gym for the school and for the larger community. “The five million dollar project is a huge undertaking for a village of 600 and surrounding community,” says Dave, “But that’s the nature of the people in this area.” Major changes are underway The Future Major changes are underway. Last fall Dave and Sheila made the decision to sell the business. In Dave’s words, “The time had come to move to the next phase of life, to retirement, to have time flexibility and to do all those things neglected in recent years. Maybe I’ll even go fishing. It will certainly give us more time for the growing extended family; four families with 10 grandchildren – one born last August and two in September.” Ultimately they found “the ideal couple” to take the farm supply into the future, to the next level. Brad and Corrie Van Metre, the new owners are well known in Paradise Hill. They have built alliances throughout the region. Their three daughters (ages 8, 11 and 14), are all outstanding members in 4-H. The family is totally involved in the community. Their ranch has an indoor arena for team sorting, roping and equestrian training. There is activity in their arena three nights a week and on the week-end. ”Those girls are incredible; they can ride anything,” says Sheila. In conclusion, Dave says, “Brad and Corrie have a complementary skill set. He excels in operations and sales, and she is skilled in financial matters with great computer skills. They will take our legacy to the next level. “After what took 42 years to build, they are the best people we could have hoped for to continue. We couldn’t be happier with Brad and Corrie to look after and build the business. Sheila and I wish them the best transition from their previous careers in the oil industry, and great success as owners of Paradise Hill Farm Supply, renamed Paradise Hill Ranch and Western Wear Ltd.” And all of us at Hi-Pro Feeds wish Dave and Sheila much health and happiness in this next phase of life called retirement. We know they will continue to be as active as ever in their community, with all the many people whom they have developed strong relationships with over the years. This picture shows two cowboys shaking hands, representing cooperation, agreement and the fact that a hand-shake and a man’s word are as good as any contract in many communities. This fascinating picture is etched into the glass of the main office window in the store
The Agri Leader is published by Hi-Pro Feeds® specifically for distribution to those involved in the livestock industry across western Canada. We express our appreciation to the various individuals who have shared insights into their operations for our readers. Thank you to the researchers and nutritionists who have offered their expertise for the articles on animal nutrition and management. The welfare of our livestock is imperative to the success of our industry. Contents of this publication are copyrighted and may be reproduced only with written permission of Hi-Pro Feeds. The editor and contributors to the Agri Leader attempt to provide accurate and useful information. However, the editor and Hi-Pro Feeds cannot and do not guarantee the accuracy of the information contained in this magazine. The editor and Hi-Pro Feeds assume no responsibility for any actions or decisions taken by any reader of this magazine based on the information provided. Hi-Pro appreciates the participation of all of the advertisers, however this participation does not indicate an endorsement by Hi-Pro Feeds. HI-PRO FEEDS ® and the HI-PRO FEEDS logo are registered trademark of Hi-Pro Feeds LP. © 2016 Hi-Pro Feeds LP. Head Office Hi-Pro Feeds Site 2, Box 50, RR 2 Okotoks, AB T1S 1A2 403-938-8350 Marketing Contact: Holly Nicoll Director of Marketing 403-995-8302 holly.nicoll@hiprofeeds.com Photo credit Paradise Hill Farm Supply Agri Leader Page Editor & Publisher Walter Goerzen wgoerzen@telus.net Graphics, Layout & Printing: Fraser Valley Custom Printers www.fvcustomprinters.com Find us at: Website - www.hiprofeeds.com Twitter - @HiProFeeds Facebook - www.facebook.com/hiprofeeds1 Brad Van Metre on his horse, checking out the business. Brad along with his wife Corrie, are the new owners of Paradise Hill Farm Supply Advertisers’ Index (s) AGvocate.................... 5 AKEY....................... 56 B. Reimer Trucking.......... 29 BAM - Bio Agri Mix........... 58 BMO - Bank of Montreal...... 34 CBS - Cdn Bio Systems....... 60 CanWest DHI................ 52 DanSon..................... 24 DeLaval.................... 46 Diamond V............ 62 . . . .70 DuPont Danisco ............. 76 Eagle Builders........ 32 . . . .66 Elanco ............... 30 . . . .64 FCC......................... 8 Jefo........................ 40 Lely ....................... 48 Loewen Welding............. 63 Miller Thomson .............. 6 Nor-Ag..................... 22 O & T Farms ................ 38 PenFor Construction......... 49 Pickseed ................... 10 Pro-Ag Products ............ 38 Robinson Bio-products...20 . . 76 Schippers .................. 26 United Agri Systems... 34 . . . .68 University Fraser Valley...... 42 Verus...................... 38 Walinga Inc................. 16 WestWay Feed Products...... 56 Zin Pro............... 42 . . . .68 Zoetis Canada....... Back Cover AGRI LEADER » 2016 87
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