Tammy and Kevin King’s children, Shoni, Zane and Shayda, are the fifth generation to farm at King’s Corner Farms.
This farm is located north of Stoughton and was homesteaded by Edgar Mott in 1903, the children’s great, great grandfather. This road is also named after Mott.
The original home was a soddie, a commonly-built dwelling in the Prairies back in the day.
Mott was not only a farmer but also served as the administrator for the RM of Golden West.
Over time, the reins would be handed over to his son, Charlie Mott, the children’s great grandfather.
Charlie would become the reeve of the RM and would serve in this position for many years.
The RM office was located on the farm, and remained on the farm until it was moved to the hamlet of Corning.
Edith, Charlie’s daughter, would be next in line to take over the farm. She married Herb King and together they would continue with the farm.
Now the fourth generation would come into play, with Edith’s son Kevin.
Tammy was raised in Weyburn but would visit her grandparents’ farm regularly and enjoyed the farm life.
She met and married Kevin and they would begin the next generation in farming.
New homes have taken place of the old, barns have been repaired, and fencing keeps up to date.
They run a mixed farm with commercial cattle. Shorthorn-angus are kept for ease of calving, which has begun on the farm, and they have a strong maternal instinct. These cattle have increased marbling and decreased days for finishing an animal for slaughter.
Commercial white sheep are also raised on the farm. They too are used for meat, but also for their wool. Their first lambs should arrive in the middle of May. They are on grass, which results in less disease and labour.
Quarter horses are also a big part of the farm. Horses were always used back in the day for herding cattle, and they are still used in this fashion on the King’s farm. Horses are also used when branding time arrives.
The number of cattle and sheep on the farm depends on how much feed is available, the time of year and the price of livestock. They, at times, will sell as feedlot weights and other times they finish for slaughter to try for the ideal market.
The fifth generation begins with Shoni, the oldest daughter. She at present is attending the University of Saskatchewan, earning her degree in animal science.
Zane, their son, is majoring in animal science in commercial beef at Lakeland College, and Shayda, who is in Grade 8, is a trick rider and a farm hand.
All hands are on deck when they are home from school and help with every aspect of farming, from calving to tagging, and baling to putting up crops.
