Where do Canadian farmers fit in the Trump Presidency mix?
Coming to the end of 2024, I reflect on profound changes in my life and our world. A year ago, I didn’t know my lovely wife Angelinda existed, yet today, we share a life together in Holy matrimony, filled with love and gratitude. While I
Attendees at the Red Deer Swine Technology Workshop October 9th
One constant in the evolving industry of swine production has been the annual Red Deer Swine Technology Workshop, created as a practical training session for producers, managers and barn staff. First hosted in 1999 by University of Alberta Professor Frank Aherne and nutritionist Jim Gowans,
Celebrating 40 years of research
Sunterra’s venture into processing specialized meats for Italian markets has made great strides with help from a powerful partner based in Leduc.A brochure published by the Alberta Food Processors Association includes comments by Ray Price, president of the Sunterra Group of Companies.For more than 20 years, says the brochure, Sunterra
Barn near Acme Alberta
Nestled among the ocean of grain fields northeast of Calgary lies the site of a mixed farm that seeded and grew an industry.Roughly seven decades have passed since Stan and Flo Price embarked on a farming venture that would bring PIC to Canada from its home in the United Kingdom, and
Colleen McElwain
Animal Health Canada has secured $13 million in funding through Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s AgriAssurance Program under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. This funding, announced at the Animal Health Canada Forum 2024, will support efforts to improve the health and welfare of farmed animals across Canada over the next five years.Executive Director Colleen
Group photos include Chris White, President and CEO of the Canadian Meat Council, Canada Pork, StephenHeckbert, Executive Director of the Canadian Pork Council, and Minister Lawrence MacAulay.Pictures courtesy Jennica Klassen,Communications Specialist, Canadian Pork Council
Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, recently concluded a productive visit to Beijing, China, where he worked to strengthen trade
Richelle Reddy
Two Manitoban organizations offer free support services to emphasize the critical but often overlooked mental health and wellness issues in farming communities.“In small towns and rural areas, the close-knit nature of the community—where your neighbour might also be your healthcare provider—can create a sense of shame, isolation, and stigma around seeking care,” stated
The Senate in Ottawa is rife with several bills passed by the House of Commons that the agricultural sector is grappling with, causing some heavy concerns that could involve trade and key agriculture sectors.The Canadian agri-food producers commend the Senate Foreign Affairs and International Trade Committee for amending Bill C-282 so that it does
When you live in Canada it’s difficult to envision grocery store shelves being empty.Even at the height of the COVID crisis food was always there – albeit some brands and specific items missing or in limited supply.Realistically, when you live in a country which has long been a major agricultural produce producer which has
A snowstorm that blanketed southern areas of Alberta had a modest impact on attendance for Alberta Pork’s 2024 Annual General Meeting in Calgary on November 21.Executive Director Darcy Fitzgerald, while returning to Edmonton the next day, said attendance for the AGM was down a bit at about 140 people, compared with an average of
