Ag employment service takes applications
The Agricultural Youth Green Jobs Initiative is taking applications for 2018.
The federal program provides funding for on-farm internships and with organizations engaged in the agriculture and agri-food sector for activities that are environmentally beneficial to the agriculture sector.
The initiative was launched in 2016 with an investment of $5.2 million, which has created 392 new jobs nationally since it began.
Program for rural youth launched
DuPont Pioneer has launched Growing Today, Leading Tomorrow, which is a new community investment grant program for youth in rural communities.
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The program is focused on supporting agricultural education, farm safety, and food security initiatives across Canada.
Other community investment programs by the company include the funding for emergency services and first responders, and an initiative that focused on breakfast and student nutrition.
Pioneer makes contributions to community-based organizations on behalf of the business and employees.
More information is at growingtoday@pioneer.com.
Jersey Canada announces winners
Now in its 62nd year, Jersey Canada’s All Canadian program recognizes the top Jersey cows on the show circuit.
The champion cow of the All Canadian Contest, for the third year in a row, is Musqui Iatola Martha ET, owned and exhibited by Milk Source Genetics of Kaukauna Wisconsin, and Fernando Jarquin.
The champion heifer of the 2017 All Canadian Contest is Tierneys Comerica Lady A, owned and exhibited by Lookout Jerseys’ owners Frank and Diane Borba, Blair and Jaime Weeks and Parrabel Genetics.
