Drought and Flood Protection Program Now Open
Originally published on May 6, 2024 on Government of Alberta Many parts of Alberta have experienced flooding in recent years, while others have seen water shortages and may face severe […]
Federal Government Moves to Push Back Possible Rail Strike
Originally published on May 10, 2024 on Grainews By Reuters Ottawa | Reuters—The federal government is moving to push back the start of a possible strike by railway workers at
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Introducing Our New Executive Director, Tracey Smith!
We are thrilled to announce and introduce you to our new Executive Director, Tracey Smith. Tracey joins us with a wealth of experience and a passion for sustainable agriculture and
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Cattle are boosting the soil on this P.E.I. farm — and fighting climate change
After three years of grazing cattle on their organic grain farm, the owners of Barnyard Organics in Freetown, P.E.I., are already seeing the benefits (Jane Robertson/CBC) Originally published April 13,
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Railway strike vote dismays farmers
Originally published May 1, 2024 on Grainews By Karen Briere Grain Growers of Canada calls on railways, workers to resolve their differences Glacier FarmMedia—Grain Growers of Canada is sounding the
Indigenous stewardship model urged
Melissa Arcand, a soil biogeochemist and professor at the University of Saskatchewan, teaches in the Kanawayihetaytan Askiy program, which trains students to work in resource and land management in Indigenous
Film series focuses on ag diversity
Rachelle Ternier processes tomatoes for seeds at her farm near Cochin, Sask., as part of the National Farmers Union’s Depth of Field video series. Ternier’s video was featured as part of
Prices for Ontario, Prairie organic grains relatively steady
Scott Shiels of Grain Millers Canada says some organic farmers and their conventional counterparts are being patient with weather conditions. Photo: File Published May 2, 2024 on OrganicBiz By Glen
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A key to cattle business survival
Originally published March 29, 2024 on Grainews By Heather Smith Thomas Produce more pounds of beef per acre versus more pounds per cow, this U.S. rancher says North America producers
People, environment both benefit from diversified farming, along with a thriving bottom line
A flock of sheep add natural nutrients to a pasture in California before it will again be farmed for crops. Photo: Olivia Smith Published April 18, 2024 on OrganicBiz Massive