The Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame will induct seven new members this fall. Garnet Altwasser established Lakeside Farm Industries Ltd., which includes Lakeside Feeders, the largest single site feeding operation in Canada. Beef products from the Brooks, Alta., operation are marketed across Canada, North America and 20 other countries around the world. Altwasser lives in […] Read more
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MNP contributes to trade centre
The 268,000 sq. foot facility is expected to serve as an economic driver of growth for Alberta’s tourism, agriculture and agri-food sectors. Once completed, it could contribute more than $90 million annually to the regional economy.
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B.C. dairy producers donate to food banks British Columbia’s dairy farmers have launched a campaign to raise $100,000 to support Food Banks BC. Until July 11, producers will donate $1 for every “like and share” of select influencer posts, up to a maximum of $50,000. From July 12 to Aug. 1, dairy farmers will match […] Read more
Seaweed extract product launched
Refeed Canada and Cascadia Seaweed in British Columbia have partnered to launch ReFeed Seaweed Extract. The natural liquid plant food is made from the extract of cultivated, cold-water kelp, which contains essential nutrients that could be used for a range of growing purposes. Liquid Seaweed Extract is produced by Cascadia Seaweed on Vancouver Island and […] Read more
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Prof receives honorary degree Dr. Jay Cross was awarded the 2023 Olds College Honorary Degree from Olds College of Agriculture and Technology for his contributions to veterinary medicine and education. With more than 20 years’ experience as a professor of reproductive biology and genetics at the University of Calgary, Cross has made significant advancements in […] Read more
Online grain auction launches
My Grain Exchange is officially open for business. The online grain marketing platform, which launched at Canada’s Farm Show this week, is described as “a simplified marketing system that automates the price discovery process by digitizing a sell/buy system with a timed auction system.” Those who want to sell on the platform must have their […] Read more
Federal gov’t locates ag office in Manila
The federal government will be locating its new Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food office in Manila, Philippines. The office is a joint venture between Agriculture Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. It will comprise a mobile team that will work directly with Canadian diplomatic missions, Canadian stakeholders, foreign interlocutors and decision makers in the region […] Read more
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Scholarships in Sask. Several Saskatchewan students pursuing post-secondary education were recently awarded agriculture student scholarships from the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. Caitlyn Spratt from Melfort was the grand prize recipient, awarded $4,000. She is attending the University of Saskatchewan in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources. Her winning essay discussed Saskatchewan’s sustainability efforts, which included […] Read more
Ag economics chair named
The new $1 million, five-year research chair will help agri-food production become more efficient and advance sustainable food production in Canada and globally.
AgSafe’s operations superintendent joins B.C. Cowboy Hall of Fame
Reg Steward, AgSafe’s superintendent of operations, was inducted into the British Columbia Cowboy Hall of Fame in the Builder of Western Culture category. Steward is known throughout the province for his passion about the cowboy lifestyle and culture. For more than 22 years, Steward has been a ranching safety professional working for AgSafe in B.C. […] Read more
