Seager Wheeler's Maple Grove Farm
History
Seager Wheeler developed many dryland farming techniques, invented equipment as well as winning numerous awards for developing wheat strains and fruits which would grow in the short prairie season, seeds which would survive over winter and many other practises which helped develop a sustainable agricultural economy in Saskatchewan.
Seager Wheeler's brother, Percy Wheeler, also homesteaded in the area successfully proving his land at SW section 2 Township 43 (A) Range 2 W of the 3rd Meridian in 1884. Seager and Percy jointly developed the three point seed cleaning system which present day farmers still use.
The Seager Wheeler Historic Farm Society purchased the farm and opened it up in 1996. The farming techniques, implements, and pursuit of prairie wheats and fruits by Seager Wheeler, are presented on the restored homestead by the Seager Wheeler Historic Farm Society. Sheila Copps, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Canadian Heritage, presented the 1996 Parks Canada Award to the Seager Wheeler Historic Farm Society.
Writings
"Profitable Grain Growing" published by Grain Growers' Guide in 1919 by Seager Wheeler.
Nearby
- Batoche National Historic Site
- Valley - Rosthern Regional Park
- Wheat Stalks (Statue) Rosthern Roadside Attraction
External links
- National Parks and National Historic Sites of Canada in Saskatchewan
- Farmers of Saskatchewan • Saskatchewan's Environmental Champions
- Attractions & Events Fact Sheet
- News Releases/June 1996/SEAGER WHEELER HISTORIC FARM ATTRACTION OPENS
- Wheeler, Seager
- Seager Wheeler Lake Representative Area -- Concept Management Plan --