Tag Archives sustainability

Battery recycling program for Sask.

Project to define ‘sustainable’

More sustainability scrutiny called new reality
Grain buyers and end users are increasingly asking producers for details about their production practices on the farm
BANFF, Alta. — Jason Lenz’s farm was one of the first in Alberta to discover wild oats resistant to Avadex. It was an eye-opening experience and the impetus to keep better records of all farm activities, he said during a sustainability discussion at the Prairie Cereals summit held in Banff Dec. 11-12. “There has been […] Read more
Cattle producers opt for sustainability certification
Grocery and restaurant chains make a financial commitment to encourage beef producers to become certified
Becoming certified beef producers reaffirmed the Monvoisin family’s commitment to sustainability and continuous improvement. JP and Marlene Monvoisin run a herd of about 450 purebred and commercial Angus cows near Gravelbourg, Sask. They were strong believers in the Verified Beef Production Plus program, which covers food safety and quality, environmental care, animal welfare and biosecurity. […] Read more
Grazing management pays off

Greenhouse strives to be responsible planetary tenant

What we eat and how we produce it contributes to climate change: expert

Sustainability finding home in mainstream agriculture

Are we ready for electric tractors?
