Farming

Yukon Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources John Streicker announced some new funding and other programs to support farmers during a tour of the territory’s research farm on Aug. 30. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)

Yukoners at experimental farm tour hears government investment in agriculture projects will continue

New farm plots for sale and lease also announced.

 

The Yukon government is asking for all claims in a lawsuit over the Takhini elk herd be struck by the court. (Mike Thomas/Yukon News file)

Yukon government asks for Takhini elk lawsuit to be struck

The Yukon government is asking for all claims in a lawsuit over…

 

Now available through virtual screening: Sovereign Soil

Film focuses on farming in Dawson

 

Ranch owners sue Yukon government over Takhini elk herd

The government was negligent in allowing the herd to grow and spread, the lawsuit alleges

Local company wins Yukon’s mobile abattoir contract

The service allows local farmers to slaughter livestock in an inspected facility

Dawson City’s Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in teaching farm grows up and out

Staff hope to eventually grow produce year round