Nuffield scholar presentations planned
Nuffield Canada will be hosting its Scholar Presentations in Halifax Jan. 24.
The presentations are one of the final components to be completed by scholars in fulfilment of the two-year program.
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This year’s presentations will be made by:
- Andrew Rosychuk (Sch. 2020), Edmonton — On-farm medium scale processing
- Craig Lester (Sch. 2023), Calgary — Media’s role in agriculture and the influence it has on consumers’ perspective of the industry
- Emily Ford (Sch. 2023), Medicine Hat — Regenerative agriculture in potato production systems
- Justin Cantafio (Sch. 2023), Dartmouth, N.S. — How farmers markets can build sustainable, resilient and adaptable local food systems in Canada
- Kirk Zembal (Sch. 2023), Edmonton — Creating value for grain growers in the rapidly changing sustainability and carbon pricing landscape.
- Stephanie Lam (Sch. 2023), Guelph, Ont. — Genetic and genomic approaches for sustainable beef production
Applications to become a Nuffield Scholar are open April 1 though June 30 each year. More information is available at www.nuffield.ca.
Photo contest celebrates rural life
Lallemand Plant Care’s Hometown Roots Photo Contest is looking for entries that celebrate agriculture and rural communities.
Participants can submit a photo or 30-second video that captures the heart of rural life.
Winners will be able to direct a $5,000 donation to a community organization of their choice, with prizes available in Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
The contest runs until Aug. 15.
For more information, visit www.lallemandhometownroots.com.
WGRF commits to new research funding
The Western Grain Research Foundation recently announced $3.32 million in new funding for 22 crop related projects.
The new projects are focused on breeding new grain crops with enhanced resiliency in a changing environment and improved resistance to some of the most significant challenges facing producers, including diseases, insects and weeds.
A full listing of projects will be posted on the WGRF website once research contracts are in place.
Exchange applications now open
The National Farmers Union invites farmers to apply for Cohort 2 of the Exchange, a national cohort-centred professional development program aimed at equity-deserving farmers in Canadian agriculture.
Equity-deserving farmers include, but are not limited to, Indigenous farmers, Black and other racialized farmers, women farmers, youth farmers, 2SLGBTQI+ farmers, farmers with disabilities, farmers in official language minority communities and all farm workers in these same groups.
The program centralizes information sourced from various organizations and offers support nationally for cohorts of 20 farmers to access training, grants, mentorship and networking.
Applications for Cohort 2 are now open until Feb. 28 at 12 a.m. EST.
For more information, visit www.nfu.ca/theexchange/apply/.
Rail association appoints new CEO
Eric Harvey is the new president and chief executive officer of the Railway Association of Canada, effective Feb. 3.
Harvey has more than 25 years of experience in legal and regulatory transportation matters, and his most recent role was as assistant general counsel on policy and legislative affairs at Canadian National Railway.
During his time at CN, Eric worked on key files such as reviews of the Railway Safety Act and the Canada Transportation Act. He also led many advocacy initiatives by engaging with elected and non-elected officials for CN.
Prior to this, he worked in Ottawa for federal agencies regulating transportation.
He is a bilingual graduate from King’s College London (Master of Laws) and the University of Ottawa (Bachelor of Laws).
The association represents almost 60 railway companies and more than 60 associate members that support the industry.
