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Large Sow Pig

A variety of livestock in addition to cattle, including pigs and chickens, were raised at the Agassiz Dominion Experimental Farm. This is a large sow pig, likely from […]

Corn-filled Silo

Men filling a silo with harvested corn, mid-1900s. Corn bale fermentation occurs when the starches in the kernels break down. Fermented forage assists cows with digestion. Dairy cows are […]

Agassiz Fall Fair Parade: Children in Costumes

Children in corn cob and Alymer corn can costumes walking in the Agassiz Fall Fair parade, mid-1900s. Two children are holding a sign that reads “Agassiz prize corn […]

Agassiz Fall Fair Parade: Adults in Costumes

Adults in corn cob and can of corn costumes walking in the Agassiz Fall Fair parade, mid-1900s. They are holding a sign which reads “Agassiz prize corn from […]

Agassiz-Harrison Board of Trade Fall Fair Float

Agassiz-Harrison Board of Trade Fall Fair parade float car, 1958. Passengers include Corn King Seigfried Bartel, Regatta Queen Doris Pickard, May Queen Sharon Berisoff, and Klondyke Queen Gail […]

1928 Almanac and Farm Record Book

The cover of the 1928 Almanac and Farm Record Book belonging to Norman Morrow. Presented by A.S. Nichol, Hardware, Lumber, Stoves, Paint, Agassiz, BC, For the Year 1928, […]

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.

Agassiz Farm with Team of Horses in Field

An early Agassiz farmscape with a team of work horses resting in a field, 1900s. Magnificent Mount Cheam dominates the background. Perhaps the farmer stopped to capture this […]

The Agassiz Family Homestead, 2018

A modern image of the Agassiz Family Homestead, currently owned by the Schwichtenberg Family, 2018. It has undergone a number of renovations over the past two centuries.

The Old Agassiz Place

To commemorate the original settler family, the current owners, the Schwichtenbergs, have erected a sign, “The Old Agassiz Place,” 2018.

Hay Bale in Agassiz Field

Grass, or hay, an important component of cow feed, is grown, cut, and baled for easy storage. A fresh hay bale awaits pick-up and transport to its Agassiz […]

Dairyland Sign at Bandrova Farms Ltd.

Dairyland sign at Bandrova Farms Ltd., 2018. “Proud Milk Producer for Dairyland, Bandrova Farms Ltd.”