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The Old John Deere

This antique John Deere tractor was one of many restored vehicles in the 2018 Agassiz Fall Fair and Corn Festival parade. It was entered in the parade in […]

Feeding Calves

A woman feeding calves from a bucket under a tree in Agassiz, mid-1900s. Calves are weaned to consume forage to increase cow milk production.

Moving Milk in the Winter

A farmer pulling a milk cannister on a sleigh in winter, early 1900s. Milk cannisters were transported using any means necessary to make sure that they made it […]

Portrait of Lewis Nunn Agassiz

Lewis Nunn Agassiz, the namesake of our community, late 1800s. While Lewis is generally recognized by historians, it is his wife Mary, and their 10 children who worked […]

Farmer with Team of Work Horses

All early farm labour was completed using draught animals. Pictured here is an early Agassiz farmer with his handsome pair of work horses in front of their barn, […]

Crate of Chicks at the Agassiz Dominion Experimental Farm

A crate of chicks on display at the Agassiz Dominion Experimental Farm, early 1900s. In addition to cows, other livestock, including chickens, were raised at the Farm.

Car Transporting Milk Cannisters

Farmer using his car to transport milk cannisters to the train station, early 1900s.

Jack Dichson’s Corn Field

Jack Dichson checking on the growth progress of his corn, 1950s. Research over the past century has helped to develop different varieties of corn that are used for different […]

Corn Field Discing

Pete Weins discing a corn field in preparation for planting on Seabird Island, 1975.

1951 Corn King Aime Sache

Agassiz Fall Fair and Corn Festival parade float with Corn King Aime Sache, 1951.

Corn Festival Parade Float

Tom Scarff sitting on a decorated parade float during the Agassiz Corn Festival, 1950s.

Early Milking Parlour

Early milking parlour at Agassiz’s Dominion Experimental Farm, mid-1900s. Ernie Williamson connects a cow to the automatic milking machine.