Milking takes place indoors where the cows are kept throughout the year. Pig herds vary from 50 to 2500 sows and are usually run in conjunction with a grain operation. There is also limited placements with bees. There are no straight grain placements available on the 9 month program The Orientation seminar is held after arrival in Canada. You will go to your host farm first and attend the seminar later.
Accommodation is either camping or hotel style.
Sheep are very often run in combination with other livestock or cropping. Beef cattle are sometimes kept in conjunction with sheep although there is limited availability. Calving takes place between July and September. Dairy farms often make silage or hay. There is excellent availability for placements in this enterprise.