An environmental consultant says the oil and gas industry’s experience with a sustained attack on its business by activists  serves as a lesson for the agriculture industry.  |  File photo

Ag must fight misinformation, says consultant

Producers are warned to take action as environmental activists appear intent on shutting down the meat and dairy industries

Canadian ranchers and farmers are being urged to get vocal and active — in a peaceful way — to let government and industry organizations know their views on plans to reach net-zero carbon emissions and on upcoming standards for measuring farm sustainability. Tammy Nemeth was born near Fort Qu’Appelle, Sask., and is now an energy and […] Read more

The Weders built their own 10,000 sq. foot, provincially certified processing facility that was finished in early 2023. Market ready animals used to be hauled over two hours to be processed in a different facility.  |  Photo supplied by Bison Guy

Bison producer launches facility

Business diversification project grows into Bison Guy brand that offers online sales throughout British Columbia

A bison producer in northeastern British Columbia officially opened in late August an on-farm processing plant that will prepare a wide range of meat cuts for clients. Operating under the brand name Bison Guy, the Weder family of Hudson Hope, B.C., held an open house for their new 10,000 sq. foot, provincially certified processing facility […] Read more