Raising awareness about the importance of the agriculture industry has always been a passion for Nichole Neubauer.
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Agriculture awareness work lands high honour
The woman behind the Irvine Agricultural Discovery Centre is one of the new recipients of the Alberta Order of Excellence
Southern Alta. agronomist takes the world stage
Global Farmer Network features hundreds of agricultural specialists from 69 countries who work to amplify the farmer’s voice
It’s important for agricultural producers to be at the table when policy is decided, not only nationally but also internationally.
VIDEO: New Assiniboine College program sows digital farm skills
The new digital agriculture fundamentals program has kicked off at Assiniboine College in Brandon
The new digital agriculture fundamentals program has kicked off at Assiniboine College in Brandon.
Loss of habitat threatens snake population
Those working to preserve the region’s snakes say human development is the biggest threat, but this can be managed
Sherri Monk, owner of Snakes on the Plains, said human development is the biggest threat to Alberta’s snake population.
Brandon college plans food industry diplomas
Canada’s food processing sector desperately needs more workers, especially skilled workers, who have the technical abilities and knowledge to work at plant protein manufacturers and other plants. To help address the worker shortage, Assiniboine Community College in Brandon is developing two diploma programs to train students for jobs in food and beverage processing. ACC is […] Read more
Sask. ponders options for education reform
A report delivered to Saskatchewan Education Minister Don Morgan this month suggests three main options for education governance structure in the province. Dan Perrins, a long-time civil servant now retired, was tasked with examining K-12 governance with a view to meeting two key provincial targets: reducing the difference in graduation rates between aboriginal and non-aboriginal […] Read more
Sex trafficking: not just an urban problem
Sex trafficking doesn’t just happen in Canada’s big cities. That’s the message that Joy Smith, founder of the Joy Smith Foundation and a former Manitoba MP, will deliver in a presentation in Yorkton, Sask., Dec. 6. “I have found out it’s as prevalent in small towns as it is in the big cities,” she says. […] Read more
Farms welcome visitors with open arms
ST. NORBERT, Man. — Everyone, at least everyone in St. Norbert, Man., seems to know Louise May. As May stood next to a gate on her farm, letting kids and adults into a pen holding dairy goats and alpacas, about every 30 seconds a new person walked up and gave her an enthusiastic hug or […] Read more
Scholarships ease burden for agriculture student
GILBERT PLAINS, Man. — Christopher Manchur will enter the University of Manitoba’s college of agriculture next month better off than many of his rural classmates. Community service and strong marks made him a candidate for numerous scholarships that will pay for most of his first-year expenses. That’s especially helpful for the 18-year-old from Gilbert Plains, […] Read more
Teachers a key source of support
Teachers can play an important support role for students battling substance abuse simply by listening to them. Allan Kehler, speaking at the National Congress on Rural Education in Saskatoon last week, suggested starting the conversation with, “I don’t mean to pry, but I just wanted to let you know I am concerned.” “The most important […] Read more
