Today marks International Women's Day, and McDonald's Canada is marking the occasion with a new commercial celebrating the farm women who play a role in bringing home the beef in Canadian agriculture. In the commercial, you'll likely recognize Alberta's Jill Harvie (@BrightPasture) from a previous McDonald's commercial, and also featured for this Old MacDonald-themed sing-a-long... Read More
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The Canadian Sheep Federation (CanSheep) has announced the launch of the Canadian Verified Sheep Program (CVSP). A rebranding of the Food Safe Farm Practices program, this new program adds two additional modules on animal care and biosecurity. Sheep farmers who have already completed the Food Safe Farm Practices program will only need to complete these... Read More
The Saskatchewan government is asking the farm and ranch community for input on how it delivers agriculture extension services in the province. A new delivery model is expected to be in place when the next federal-provincial ag policy framework begins in April 2018, according to a provincial news release issued Tuesday. “The agriculture industry is... Read More
Several activist organizations have set their sights on Agriculture in the Classroom-Canada and the organization's programming for Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month. The Canadian Biotechnology Action Network, Rachel Parent's Kids Right to Know, the Council of Canadians, and Earth Action PEI have written a letter to education ministers across the country asking them to remove Ag... Read More
Albertans are being asked to provide feedback on recommendations made by two of the working groups looking at how Bill 6 could apply to farms and ranches. Since the introduction of the Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act in November 2015, farmers across Alberta, and even other provinces, have criticized the government's plan... Read More
After launching exploratory discussions with China last fall, the Canadian government is taking another step toward negotiating a trade deal Canada's second-largest trading partner. As part of the March 4th issue of the Canada Gazette, Global Affairs Canada announced it's asking for feedback on how to proceed with a possible free trade agreement with China.... Read More
In what may be called trying to clean up the mess she made, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne announced yesterday the "Fair Hydro Plan" which is designed to decrease the average residential hydro bill by 25% and cap bill increases for the next four years. As part of the announcement, Wynne says "Starting this summer, Ontario's... Read More
$1.2 million in federal funding to protect species at risk on farm land was announced in Manitoba on Thursday. $750,000 will be going to Manitoba Beef Producers for a voluntary, incentive-based habitat enhancement program. Working with beef producers in southwest part of the province, MBP and the Manitoba Heritage Habitat Corporation (MHHC) will work with... Read More
The Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) recently announced a return of the Forage Masters Competition. New and improved, revamping of the competition was lead by Don Oliver, OSCIA director for the east central region. A team effort involving input from not just OSCIA directors, members, staff, but also from the Ontario Ministry of... Read More
The Canadian Grain Commission formally launched consultations today on a proposed reduction to its user fees. The CGC is also seeking input on potential uses of its $107 million surplus. The proposal and discussion period come less than three weeks after new commissioners took the reins of the federal department that regulates the grain industry.... Read More