Egg Farmers of Canada recognized
Egg Farmers of Canada has been named by Waterstone Human Capital as one of Canada’s most admired corporate cultures.
It marks the second consecutive year that the Ottawa-based organization of 58 employees has been recognized for a culture that enhances performance and helps sustain Canada’s egg industry.
The organization has also been named a National Capital Region top employer for five consecutive years.
Light source studies protein
The Canadian Light Source at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon is celebrating milestones based on research conducted by scientists from across Canada.
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The organization has deposited 1,000 protein structures to the Protein Data Bank, a collection of structures solved by researchers worldwide.
Scientists have done the work by using two of the beamlines at the CLS, which could not be accomplished anywhere else in Canada.
By solving protein structures, scientists gain a better understanding of how the body functions. It could save many lives because the research involves diseases caused by bacteria, viruses and parasites.
Funding helps Identify and manage risk
The federal government is investing $124,000 to help the British Columbia Agriculture Council develop an assessment system that could be adapted and used by commodity sectors to identify risks and potential mitigation strategies.
The project will examine the economic impact of various risks and will then demonstrate the use of the risk assessment tool on different sectors, including greenhouse/nursery, cattle, grain and blueberries.
Farmed fish awareness receives funding
The federal government is investing $2.48 million to support the Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance to increase awareness and demand for Canadian farmed fish and seafood in the United States, Asia and Europe.
The organization will implement a range of traditional and innovative marketing activities.
Aquaculture is one of the fastest growing industries worldwide because of surging consumer demand for high-quality and sustainably sourced seafood products.
Canada’s aquaculture top species produced in 2016 were salmon (Atlantic, coho and chinook), mussels, rainbow trout, oysters, and clams.
Farm Family Award seeks nominations
Nominations are open until Dec. 15 to honour six Manitoba farm families committed to agriculture and their communities.
The provincial exhibition is collaborating with BMO to recognize the families during the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair in March.
The program looks for farming families that take an innovative approach to growing their business, demonstrate a commitment to traditional western values and maintain high standards of sustainability.
Each family will receive one night accommodation, free admission to the fair, recognition at the event and an opportunity to network with various officials.
More information is at www.royalmanitobawinterfair.com.
