Deborah Adewole, left, and Temidayo Adewole co-founded African Youths in Canadian Agriculture.  |  Ed White photo

African-Canadians seen as untapped ag resource

Group closes gap by connecting university students with African-Canadian professors, researchers and professionals

This is the first of an occasional series looking into the pools of human talent within Canada’s population that could help fill the growing labour shortage that is crippling many farms. WINNIPEG — There are usually one or two African faces in every university and college agriculture department classroom. At most agriculture industry conferences, conventions […] Read more

Increasing space allowances is one of the management strategies used by “no antibiotics ever” companies in the United States.  |  Diana Martin photo

Producers find antibiotic-free pork strategies

Glacier FarmMedia – Hog production companies that avoid antibiotic use can employ other management strategies to protect their animals. On-farm protocols used by two “no antibiotics ever” pork brands in the United States include genetics, extended pre-weaning days and unconventional feed schedules. Jim Magolski, senior director of hog quality and protocols for Niman Ranch and […] Read more