Farm Credit Canada and Agtech Accelerator have formed a partnership to help support the development of agricultural startups. Agtech Accelerator is a venture-backed accelerator program founded by Cultivator powered by Conexus, Emmertech and Economic Development Regina. It provides startups with capital and mentorship to bring to market systems, machines and data needed by producers. Launched […] Read more
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Canada Beef announces new president Eric Bienvenue will become president of Canada Beef next March following a six-month transition period and mentorship under current president Michael Young. Bienvenue will join the organization as incoming president Oct. 3. Young has been president of Canada Beef for five years. Bienvenue has previously been president and chief executive […] Read more
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4-H awards scholarships 4-H Canada has awarded its 2023 TD 4-H Agriculture Scholarships to 12 young leaders from across Canada. Each will receive $3,000 to pursue post-secondary studies in the field of agriculture, agricultural science or agricultural business beginning this fall. The recipients are: Karsten Grabler, Cherhill, Alta., agricultural sustainability, Lakeland College Kinley Baier, Compeer, […] Read more
Farm, college form partnership
Hebert Grain Ventures has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Olds College of Agriculture & Technology to solidify the two organizations’ efforts to work together to improve innovation and growth in the agriculture industries of Alberta and Saskatchewan. The partnership between the farming company and the post-secondary institution will include joint efforts in farming, […] Read more
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Seed company reaches naming agreement K3 Seeds has agreed to a five-year naming commitment for a meeting suite within the new Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre in Lethbridge. The Picture Butte, Alta., company, a venture of Kolk Farms, is a certified seed retailer that offers a wide selection of wheat, barley, rye and canola. The […] Read more
Ag-tech hub established
Agtech Accelerator and Olds College of Agriculture & Technology have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a global agricultural tech hub in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Agtech Accelerator is a venture-backed accelerator program founded by Cultivator powered by Conexus, Emmertech and Economic Development Regina. It’s collaboration with Olds College is expected to boost innovation in […] Read more
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Atlantic Canada selects OYF New potato producers Marijke Oudshoon and Willem van de Wetering of Spud Isle Farms near Morell, P.E.I., are this year’s Outstanding Young Farmers in Atlantic Canada. Oudshoon and van de Wetering grew up in the Netherlands on dairy farms. Oudshoon’s family moved to Ontario in 1999 and van de Wetering’s family […] Read more
BrettYoung makes leadership changes
BrettYoung is making changes to its senior leadership. Trevor Thiessen’s board term will expire Sept. 1, while Lloyd Dyck will step down as chair and sit on the board as a director. Calvin Sonntag will step down as chief executive officer to become executive chair, while Erik Dyck, currently the company’s director of business development, […] Read more
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New members join Cereals Canada The Saskatchewan Barley Development Commission and AgroHall, an independent cereals trading company, are joining Cereals Canada. The organization said it welcomes new industry and grower representation to its membership. Cereals Canada also announced that Jason Lenz, vice-chair of the Alberta Wheat Commission, will replace Todd Hames of the AWC on […] Read more
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Water program introduced in B.C. An Agricultural Water Infrastructure program has been introduced in British Columbia that is designed to improve water management and water supply for crops and livestock in the province. The program will support more efficient water management, including the use of leading-edge technology in water-scarce and drought-prone areas. It hoped it […] Read more
