Main Centre Farming Co. Ltd.Farming & Agricultural Services in Rush Lake, Saskatchewan

Hutterite Colony Farm, Hogs & Mixed Farming near Rush Lake, Saskatchewan

Main Centre Farming Co. Ltd. is a Hutterite colony in southwestern Saskatchewan, near the hamlets of Main Centre and Rush Lake. A sign at the colony entrance reads "Welcome to Maincentre Colony 1963," and the colony's directory profile describes it as farming the prairies since that year. It belongs to the Lehrerleut branch of the Hutterian Brethren and, according to the Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online, was founded as a division from Rockport Colony near Magrath, Alberta. Leonard Wipf is the colony's contact for business inquiries.

A Working Prairie Farm

Main Centre Colony runs a mixed farm, which means that several enterprises work together on the same land. According to the Hutterite Marketplace, the colony raises hogs, cattle and chickens, grows grain, and keeps a colony garden. Mixed farming is a traditional Prairie approach: grain crops provide feed for the animals, the animals provide income through the year rather than only at harvest, and the garden supplies fresh vegetables for the colony's own tables. For a community of many families, that diversity creates stable work for members and spreads risk across several products.

Pork Direct From the Colony

The colony's flagship product is pork sold by the half or whole hog, with a lead time of roughly one to two weeks. Buying a half or whole hog directly from a farm is a popular way for families to fill the freezer with high-quality pork at a good price per pound. It is worth deciding in advance how you want the animal cut and wrapped, how much freezer space you have, and how soon you need it, then discussing those details when you call. Because hogs are raised to order, contacting the colony early gives you the best chance of getting the timing you want.

Location & Visiting

The colony's legal land location is NE-13-19-11 west of the 3rd meridian, with a mailing address through Main Centre in the Swift Current region. Rural colonies are private working farms and communities, so please call ahead before visiting: 306-784-2930. You can also email the colony at l.wipf@mcfco.ca.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the colony founded? The colony's sign and directory profile give 1963.

What does it farm? Hogs, cattle, chickens, grain and a garden, according to its Hutterite Marketplace profile.

Can I buy a half or whole hog? Yes, half and whole hogs are the colony's flagship product; allow about one to two weeks.

Can I just drop by? Please call first; a colony is a private working community.