ECA Review - 2024-03-14

8 M arch 14'24 HANNA/CORONATION/STETTLER, AB. ECA REVIEW
Salute to Agriculture / Farm Safety
Know your limitations
for safer, productive farm
Canadian Agricultural
Safety Association
It’s often said that farmers will stop
at nothing to get the work done.
But the long days, strenuous manual
labour, and constant challenges that
come with farming can easily take a
physical and mental toll. That’s why
it’s crucial for farmers to be aware of
their limitations. Ignoring limitations
can heighten the risk of injury or illness,
leading to additional challenges
on the farm.
Everyone has limitations.
Understanding and acknowledging
your limits will benefit your physical
and mental well-being, as well as your
farm, family, and workers.
Be aware of physical limitations
Physical labour goes hand in hand
with farming, but that doesn’t mean it
should jeopardize your well-being.
Physical capabilities are unique to
every individual. Everyone has their
own limitations of what they are physically
capable of, and performing work
beyond those personal limitations can
lead to injuries – for both yourself and
others working with you.
To stay aware of physical limitations,
conduct a job safety analysis for
yourself or other workers before
starting any new work on the farm to
assess ability and risk. The main steps
for a job safety analysis are:
• Break a job into individual tasks.
• Determine the minimum ability
required to perform each task safely.
• Identify any potential hazards.
• Identify the personal risk factors of
the person performing the work.
• Determine actions to eliminate or
control hazards.
Keep in mind that limitations will
inevitably change over time, so it’s
essential to assess your physical capabilities
periodically and have workers
do the same. After all, there’s no benefit
to getting injured just because you
pushed yourself too far.
Keep stress in check
by learning to say no
We all encounter stressful situations,
but too much unmanaged stress
can create a crisis.
It’s crucial not to dismiss stress as
something that “will pass.” Don’t wait
to take action until you’ve reached or
passed your limitations for tolerating
stress.
Though it’s impossible to eliminate
stress completely from our lives, there
are ways to prepare for and cope with
stress before it negatively impacts
your well-being.
One of the ways to help stay within
your limits is knowing how and when
to say “no.” Taking on more than you
can handle is a guaranteed way to find
yourself stressed or facing burnout.
Take the time to consider whether
something is beneficial for you or your
farm. If it isn’t, there’s nothing wrong
with prioritizing your well-being and
saying “no” or “not right now.”
Other tips for managing stress
include:
• Recognize the emotional and physical
signs of stress becoming too much.
Writing down the signs can help.
• Conduct an inventory of your
stress to understand the stressful situations
you can control and deal with.
• Learn to accept the stressors that
are beyond your control.
• Make time for self-care. Remember
that self-care isn’t an indulgence; it’s a
basic necessity for mental wellness.
• Take control of your environment.
Recognize situations that are stressful
triggers for you and find ways to mitigate
them.
• Know that you’re not alone.
Identify your support system and
reach out to let others know how you
are feeling.
Farming is incredibly rewarding,
but it’s never been called easy.
Knowing your limitations isn’t about
taking “the easy road” and avoiding
hard work. It’s about prioritizing your
own well-being along with the needs of
your farm.
Always remember that your farm’s
success is dependent on your
well-being.
For more farm safety information
and resources, visit agsafetyweek.ca.
General Manager:
Diane Van Essen
403-915-7156
Regular Sales every Friday - 9:00 A.M.
Spring Gather of 2024
April 8 th – PRE-BOOK Yearling Sale – 10:00 A.M.
April 10 th – PRE-BOOK Yearling & Replacement Heifer Sale – 10:00 A.M.
Spring Bull Sales
March 16 th – Bandura Ranches Black Angus Bull Sale – 1:00 P.M.
March 18 th – Fraser Total Performance 2Yr Black Angus & Hereford Sale – 1:00 P.M.
March 19 th – Bulls Eye Select Bull Sale – 1:00 P.M.
March 26 th – Charmark Charolais Bull Sale – 1:00 P.M.
March 27 th – Count Ridge Red Angus Bull & Heifer Sale – 1:00 P.M.
April 11 th – Acadia Ranching Charolais Bull Sale – 2:00 P.M.
April 18 th – 66 Ranch 2Yr & Yearling Black Angus Bull Sale – 1:30 P.M.
May 10 th – 66 Ranch Cow & Calf Pair Sale – 1:00 P.M.
Asst. Manager:
Sam McKinnon
403-793-1731
Field Man:
Lachie McKinnon
403-362-1825
403-362-5521
bowslope.com
bowslope@eidnet.org
Field Man:
Colter Ellefson
403-376-7024
Directions: From Stettler, AB go east on Hwy 12 for 14kms to Botha, AB. Go south on Hwy 850 for 19kms to
AB593, go east for 13kms (8mi) to Twsp Rd 172, go south for 8km (5mi), west side of road.
From Byemoor, AB go north on Hwy 853 for 8km (4.5 miles) to Twsp Rd 355A, go west for 3.2km (2mi) to
R.R. 172, go north for ½ mile, west side of road.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: NE-SE-SW-3-36-17-W4th (477 acres)
This land sale consists of 3 full quarter sections with no acreages out just southeast of Stettler, AB. This 477 acres
is currently in hay and pasture, and has a home yard that is fully serviced, with no buildings (only an older 2 car
garage). There is approximately 220 acres in hay that was freshly seeded in 2021, as well as 140 acres in pasture
with dugout and stock waterer from water well. These quarters are perimeter fenced and cross-fenced, and also have
oil revenue. The home yard is serviced with an upgraded water well, power, natural gas, and yard light and is only
minutes from the town of Byemoor which has a K-9 grade school. This is an excellent opportunity to own hard-to-find
farm and pasture land in east-central Alberta.
Visit www.rosehillauction.com for more information, pictures, and drone video.
2023 Total Taxes: 1,164.98
Oil revenue: $3,100.00 (north quarter)
TERMS AND CONDITIONS: A deposit of10% of the final bid payable to Rosehill Auction Service Ltd. will be required at the time of the auction. The balance is due on or
before May 20th, 2024. If the offer is not accepted by the owner the deposit will be returned to the purchaser. If the purchaser fails to meet the terms of the contract the
deposit will be forfeited as liquidated damages. The final bid will be subject to the approval of the vendor.