Cascade Colony Farms Ltd.Farming & Agricultural Services in Macgregor, Manitoba

Hutterite Colony Farm, Grain & Livestock near MacGregor, Manitoba

Cascade Colony Farms Ltd. is a Hutterite colony located in the WestLake-Gladstone area of central Manitoba, with MacGregor as its nearest community. The colony's land is on Road 73 North, and the farm shares its address with the Cascade Colony School. Manitoba's historical society records Cascade as a Schmiedeleut (Group 1) colony founded in 1994 as a division from Bon Homme Colony near Elie, which makes it one of the younger colonies in the province.

About Colony Life in Manitoba

Manitoba is home to some of the oldest and largest concentrations of Hutterite colonies in Canada, and colonies like Cascade have long been an important part of rural life and the farm economy in the Prairie provinces. Members live and work together, share the harvest, and put the proceeds back into the colony's land, buildings and equipment. Because a colony has to provide work and a livelihood for many families, its farm is often broader than a single-family operation, mixing crops, livestock and processing.

What the Colony Does

Cascade Colony's listing describes a diverse operation: mixed farming, grain production and livestock, along with flour mills, feed mills, manufacturing and irrigation systems. Each of these plays a role in a modern colony farm. Grain and irrigated crops provide cash crops and feed; livestock converts feed into meat, milk or eggs; a feed mill lets the colony prepare rations for its own animals; and a flour mill and manufacturing shop add value to what is grown and give members additional skilled work. Manitoba's central region has fertile soils, and irrigation can help stabilise yields in dry summers.

Visiting & Contact

The colony is at 60058 Road 73 North, near MacGregor, Manitoba (postal code R0H 0R0). Sheldon Waldner is listed as the contact for inquiries. Call 204-871-4015 or email cascadehbcolony@gmail.com to ask about farm products, services or visits. As a private working community, the colony appreciates advance notice, so please call before you arrive.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Cascade Colony? Near MacGregor in the WestLake-Gladstone area of Manitoba.

What kind of colony is it? A Schmiedeleut Hutterite colony founded in 1994.

What operations are listed? Mixed farming, grain production, livestock, flour and feed mills, manufacturing and irrigation systems.

How do I get in touch? Call 204-871-4015 or email the colony.