Hannah Thompson-Weeman, President and CEO of the Animal Agriculture Alliance, updated the challenges faced by the animal agriculture industry in the United States. In a recent conversation, she discussed the implications of Prop 12, legislative trends, and on-farm activism.Prop 12, a major headline of 2023, surprised many in the animal agriculture community when the
The Edwards family with teams from WGI Group & Assiniboine
Angela Pearen
Angela Pearen, the Coordinator, Ag Extension Russ Edwards School of Agriculture & Environment at the Assiniboine Community College in Brandon, MB said the Swine Production Foundations course is rolling.“Some students have finished a couple of courses, but no one has finished the full program
A Christmas message to people far and near and to the ends of the earthAs the holiday season envelops us in joy and togetherness, I reflect on our dedicated farmers’ incredible contributions. In this season of gratitude and celebration, it is only fitting to acknowledge the profound impact you have, not just on the
Red Deer Swine Technology Workshop had over 220 attendees
Last-minute registrations pushed the 2023 edition of Red Deer Swine Technology Workshop to a near record attendance of well over 220 people, mainly producers and barn staff, on October 18.In his introductory remarks, Chair Alastair Bratton from Sunterra Foods stated that up to two weeks beforehand,
Check presentation Maple Leaf staff, Xavier Temple along with ALE show organizer Chris Tokaruk and Monica Ercolessi.
The wide-open bright new Agri-Food Hub & Trade Centre in Lethbridge welcomed both exhibitors and attendees alike for the Alberta Livestock Expo. The new facility, which is still not fully completed, will offer many more opportunities in future
Steve Laycock
Pressure to cut back on antimicrobials is pushing Canadian livestock producers to seek new options for protecting their herds and flocks from disease.That trend has created fertile ground for the development of new products aimed at building an animal’s natural defences so there is less need for antimicrobials. Some of those products, but
Sask Pork has introduced its 2023-2025 Board of Directors. Acclaimed in October, the new Board was officially introduced at Sask Pork’s Annual General Meeting on November 8, 2023 in Saskatoon.Board of Directors members are: John Beckton (Brock Stock Farm Ltd.); Jason Hofer (Spring Lake Farming Co. Ltd); Dickson Gould (The Progressive Group of Companies
Dr. Michael von Massow
Consumer knowledge and perceptions play a crucial role in shaping the food industry. Dr. Michael von Massow, a Department of Food, Agricultural, and Resource Economics professor at the University of Guelph, recently addressed the Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium 2023 on consumer knowledge and its impact. In his presentation, Dr. von Massow
Cam Dahl, the General Manager of Manitoba Pork, discussed various topics concerning the hog industry in Manitoba and the broader agricultural landscape. The dialogue touched upon the critical role of policy formation and decision-making in the government, highlighting the need for a collaborative approach with producers to ensure the long-term fiscal sustainability of farms.Dahl
John Barlow is MP for Foothills, AB, and shadow minister for agriculture,agri-food, and food security.
In a shocking blow to Canadian agriculture, the Senate of Canada has displayed a glaring disregard for the pressing needs of the nation’s grain farmers. The much-anticipated C-234, aimed at rectifying flawed government policies and abolishing the carbon tax on
