A scenic photo overlooking a small valley with some water and waterfowl in it, a ridge in the background with some wind turbines on it, and the snow-capped Rockies in the background.

Sustainability is dead? Long live sustainability

Every farmer I have ever spoken to is intent on passing along their farm in better shape for the next generation. Indigenous farmers embrace managing their land for seven generations ahead. This thinking can inspire how Canada can compete in an unsettling global economy. Leaning into environmental sustainability may seem counter-intuitive at a time when […] Read more

Beef supply chain leaders need to work together.  |  File photo

New strategy needed for beef sector

Canada’s beef sector is at a tipping point. Although the sector generates $6 billion in farmgate sales and represents 15 percent of the country’s total agricultural production, we are at risk of becoming a net importer of beef from the United States. Our beef and cattle trade with the U.S. is vital, but our trade […] Read more