Feds fund consumer education
The federal government is contributing up to $275,000 to Farm and Food Care Ontario, through the AgriCompetitiveness Program, to help Canadian consumers learn more about food production, farming and the people who work in the Canadian agriculture and agri-food sectors.
Funds will be administered by Farm and Food Care Ontario and will work with partners in Prince Edward Island and Saskatchewan to reach Canadians across the country by supporting the development of website materials including videos, photos and articles, and virtual tours that are accessible for all Canadians.
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The project also provides resources for food influencers by leading farm tours and by producing a quarterly national newsletter for Canadian food influencers.
Farm management survey planned
Statistics Canada plans to conduct the Farm Management Survey beginning in January.
This survey will gather key information about livestock and crop operations, specifically the production of dairy, beef, poultry, pig, field crops, forage crops and vegetable, fruit, berry and nut crops.
Survey collection will be adjusted as necessary in support of farmers impacted by severe weather.
New information on farm management allows government to create policies and programs to support farmers and helps further Canada’s sustainability goals.
Engineering students receive support
Hanlon Ag is partnering with Lethbridge College Engineering Technology to provide students with Hanlon’s Networked Transport of RTCM via Internet Protocol (NTRIP), Real Time Kinematic (RTK), and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) data.
Hanlon operates a system that offers instantaneous GNSS data corrections to users in the agriculture and construction sectors.
GNSS in a basic configuration is used by first-year students, who will build upon that foundation in year two of their program, including the use of Hanlon’s advanced NTRIP system.
The system will be operational and ready for use by students starting in January.
Seed processors award scholarships
The Alberta Seed Processors has selected three recipients of its 2021-22 Seed Smart scholarships each valued at $1,000.
The awards are granted based on a combination of accomplishments, which include academic and non-academic, volunteerism, and personal achievements.
Applicants must be Canadian citizens enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary institute, with preference given to those studying agriculture-based programs in Alberta.
This year’s winners are Shelby-Lyn Richards from Sexsmith, Rianne Harrish of Calmar and Brody Curtis from Coaldale.
