Rossdale Farm – I grew up on a farm. Whether I am a fourth or fifth generation farm girl is up for some debate.
My great great grandfather purchased the homestead that became Ross Farms. He didn’t farm it though. He also purchased a quarter a mile to the west and farmed there. His son began farming the original Ross homestead.
So while I am the fifth generation in my family to farm in the Mannville area, I am only the fourth to grow on the land that was the original farm. To add further confusion to my story, the quarter that I farm was purchased by my grandfather after I was born. That means I am only the third Ross to farm that quarter.
Regardless of what number I am in a long line of farmers, I am proud to be a food producer from Mannville, Alberta. Growing food is in my blood!
