Originally published August 15, 2025 on The Western Producer by Greg Price. Crop diversification centres in Edmonton and southeast of Brooks have been given a financial boost by the provincial government. Alberta’s Budget 2025 earmarked a total of $5.2 million for repairs, upgrades, replacements and operational support for CDC North and CDC South. “Investing in […]
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Originally published August 11, 2025 on Alberta Farmer by Zak McLachlan. The governments of Canada and Alberta have stepped up to assist Alberta farmers in dealing with the anticipated challenges of the 2025 crop year by increasing the low yield allowance, enabling farmers to salvage crops for livestock feed in an effort to reduce producers’
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Originally published August 18, 2025 on Alberta Farmer by Gerayn Wichers. Cattle producers in large swaths of Western Canada and northwest Ontario will qualify for Livestock Tax Deferral in 2025, the federal agriculture minister announced on Monday. “Canada’s new government is committed to supporting our livestock producers,” said Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald
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Originally posted by the Government of Canada, last updated May 22, 2025. Information, tools, and support to help your business navigate the tariffs imposed on Canada by the United States (U.S.). Guidance on how to export duty-free to the U.S. under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). Get help with CUSMA compliance Call our support line
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Originally posted by Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC). Being a farmer isn’t an easy job. It takes heart and hard work. We, at AFSC, want to thank Alberta’s farmers for their drive, dedication and determination while giving them a much-needed break during harvest. We teamed up with Big Country 93.1 FM, River Country 94.9 FM,
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Originally published on August 19, 2025 by The Do More Agriculture Foundation. The Do More Agriculture Foundation (Do More Ag) proudly announces the renewal of AgTalk, Canada’s premiere online space in the agriculture sector for mental health connection and community. AgTalk is a specialty agricultural community within the powerful online site Togetherall. On Togetherall, individuals
Originally shared May 29, 2025 by Ecocert. Join the fight against climate change! Ecocert Canada and the Canada Organic Trade Association (COTA) have set up a specific project for organic – certified farms. This program is funded under Agricultural Climate Solutions program (ACS) – On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. The goal of the OFCAF program is to provide
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Originally shared on August 8, 2025 by Organic Science Cluster 4 (OSC4). Watch Climate Smart Practices for the Transition to Organic, the latest film in OSC4’s documentary series, Captured on Film: Organic Science in the Making. Dr. Hiroshi Kubota and his team are comparing reduced tillage, standard tillage and integrated livestock systems as potential management practices during
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Originally posted by the Canadian Organic Trade Association (COTA). The Canada Organic Trade Association (COTA) has a fund to promote the export of Canadian organic products worldwide. This fund provides a grant to all exporters of organic products to help cover the cost of shipping samples to foreign buyers interested in their products. To be
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Originally shared by Canadian Organic Growers (COG). We know this is an incredibly busy time of year — but your Member of Parliament is in their home riding until September 15, and this is a great opportunity to help us build connections and advance organic priorities. We’re asking you to invite your MP for a short
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