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Farm Type: Mixed
Region
NorthTown
Bay TreeThe Farm on Dead Horse Flats & Peace River Petals
Welcome to The Farm on Dead Horse Flats. We are Mike & Shi, 1st generation farmers who moved from the West Coast in the spring of 2022. We are located between Dawson Creek BC and Spirit River AB, in the heart of Saddle Hills County.
Keeping with the 2026 theme of ‘Rangelands and Pastoralists’ we will focus on the regeneration of our once neglected pasture. We replanted the field in 2025 with 20 different varieties of grasses and legumes. Last year, we partnered with ALUS to restore local habitat bring back wildlife diversity (Read more about ALUS below). By increasing the biodiversity, it helps the ecosystem become more balanced and increases resilience in an ever changing climate.
The Farm on Dead Horse Flats uses only regenerative practices, focusing on the soil health first and foremost. We are low-till, understanding that tilling is sometimes inevitable and if done strategically, beneficial. We raise cattle, pigs and chickens as well as operate a small-scale flower farm, market garden, and UPICK. This year, we added some beehives to the lineup.
We manage our land without the use of any pesticides or herbicides. Our gardens are managed using beneficial insects and feeding the natural biology of the soil through intentional cover-cropping and animal inputs. We focus primarily on raising heritage breeds of pigs and cattle, as they are more suitable to our unforgiving climate and harsh winters. Grass-fed and pasture-raised, these animals are given the best possible life before their one inevitable bad day.
At The Farm on Dead Horse Flats, we are passionate about access to local food. When food is shipped across the globe, before it has reached its peak, you lose valuable nutrients in the process. The difference between a store bought, and locally grown strawberry is palatable, don’t you agree?
But don’t take my word for it – come out and see it for yourself!
12 – 5PM
FARM TOURS
Guided tours at 12, 2 & 4 PM. This is a great option if you wish to get up close and personal with the animals.
Maps are available for self-led walks if you prefer.
This is our first year of AMP grazing our cattle. They will be intensively moved through smaller, temporary paddocks daily, which mimics the grazing patterns of the bison across the prairies.
We have Cows, old and new, a pig named George, Chickens and their Rooster and our newest addition – beehives!
Note: we are a working farm and there is uneven ground and friendly farm dogs
VINTAGE TRUCKS & MACHINES
We not only have the vintage farm machinery, we actually use it!
Our workhorse of a ‘Deutz’ tractor was pulled out of a field after 20 years. A little TLC and it is our most reliable machine.
We have two 50’s era Chevy grain trucks. (They always make us nostalgic for bench seats) and a swather that would make grandpa proud.
Bonus points if you can spot a horse-drawn manure spreader
Everything is in working order!
FLOWER GARDEN & UPICK
The blooms will be plentiful and will surely be a beautiful sight when you visit. Take a wander through the flowers, selecting your favourite to come home with you – a special reminder of a wonderful day.
Don’t be surprised when you see our honeybees in the garden. They are collecting pollen for the hives (join a tour, or take a map and a walk to observe them in action)
please note there is a charge for the UPICK $15/ regular mason jar or $25/ large mason jar
Enjoying the space is absolutely free of charge! Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy the view!
BBQ BY THE MOOSE CROSSING
If you haven’t had a chance to try The Moose Crossing in Rycroft, you are missing out!
Thoughtful, delicious home cooking any day of the week.
The Moose Crossing will be at The Farm to dish up mouth-watering cheeseburgers on the BBQ, complete with potato salad and a choice of pop or water.
$15/ full meal
$10/ burger only
All food has been sourced from within 100km of The Farm.
Fresh & Local Matters
We strive to strengthen our locals eco-systems though increasing bio-diversity and climate resilience. In the past two years we have noticed a increase in pollinators and wildlife, as well as a visible positive change in our pastureland.
In an ever-changing climate with inconsistent rainfall it is important to capture what you can. Through intentional planting and adaptively grazing cattle, the pasture holds on to more water and absorbs more nutrients. Happier, healthier plants and animals is the result.
- The Farm on Dead Horse Flats
- Mixed
- Mike & Shi Deakin-Macey
- (780) 353-0007
- peaceriverpetals@gmail.com
- https://www.peaceriverpetals.ca/thefarm
- No
- Saturday, August 15 2026
- 12:00 pm
- 5:00 pm
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79271 RR 115
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Search Peace River Petals in Google Maps
Heading East from Dawson Creek BC
Approx. 30 minutes east on Highway 49. Turn left on RR 115. Driveway is 1 mile North on the right.Heading West from Spirit River, AB
Approx. 40 minutes west on Highway 49. Turn right on RR 115. Driveway is 1 mile North on the right. - 55.852599397972156
- -119.69320628821426
- Days Events are FREE - Long Table Supper & Country Dance $65
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