As part of The Western Producer’s 100 Farmers, 100 Questions 100 Years Series, we asked farmers for their thoughts and concerns, and explored the management practices they are using on their farms. In the third session of this webinar series, which was broadcast live on June 20, 2024, The Western Producer’s Robin Booker hosts a […] Read more
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VIDEO: WP100 Webinar Series – Advocating for Canadian agriculture
As part of The Western Producer’s 100 Farmers, 100 Questions 100 Years Series, we asked farmers for their thoughts and…
Ag must fight misinformation, says consultant
Canadian ranchers and farmers are being urged to get vocal and active — in a peaceful way — to let…
Climate change plan needs ‘proportion and perspective’
Glacier FarmMedia – The ag industry has a chance to get a hand on the reins of climate change discussions.…
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Farmers urged to make friends in the suburbs
OTTAWA — Farmers should build alliances with suburban voters if they want stronger political representation in the House of Commons,…
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How to up your social media game
Farmers who want to take to social media should remember to just be themselves. That was one of the main…
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Grain sector plans new sustainability approach
WINNIPEG — Responsible Grain had a short life. The controversial code of practice, unveiled in 2020, only lasted about 18…
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Research priorities worry farmers
SASKATOON — Crop organizations say the federal government’s research priorities are increasingly at odds with those of farmers. The issue…
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Producers urged to send carbon tax message
CALGARY — Producers are being urged to join a Canada-wide campaign to send federal politicians the message that carbon taxes…
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Ag must fight misinformation, says consultant
Producers are warned to take action as environmental activists appear intent on shutting down the meat and dairy industries
Canadian ranchers and farmers are being urged to get vocal and active — in a peaceful way — to let government and industry organizations know their views on plans to reach net-zero carbon emissions and on upcoming standards for measuring farm sustainability. Tammy Nemeth was born near Fort Qu’Appelle, Sask., and is now an energy and […] Read more
Climate change plan needs ‘proportion and perspective’
Glacier FarmMedia – The ag industry has a chance to get a hand on the reins of climate change discussions. That was the takeaway from a panel discussion at the 2024 Canadian Crops Convention in Winnipeg March 6. Kristjan Hebert was the farmer voice on the panel. He is president and chief executive officer of […] Read more
Farmers urged to make friends in the suburbs
A pollster says suburban voters hold significant sway in federal elections and could advance producer interests if they knew what they were
OTTAWA — Farmers should build alliances with suburban voters if they want stronger political representation in the House of Commons, says a leading pollster. Darrell Bricker, global chief executive officer of Ipsos Public Affairs, told delegates to the Canadian Federation of Agriculture annual meeting that suburban voters hold the greatest voting power. “They decide every […] Read more
How to up your social media game
Producers who have found success on Instagram and X share their tips on showing the farm in the right light online
Farmers who want to take to social media should remember to just be themselves. That was one of the main takeaways from a social media panel discussion at Manitoba Ag Days held last month in Brandon. The discussion featured three Canadian farmers with some pretty serious social media game. Manitoba dairy farmer Amy Smith sees […] Read more
Grain sector plans new sustainability approach
WINNIPEG — Responsible Grain had a short life. The controversial code of practice, unveiled in 2020, only lasted about 18 months. It was designed to “allow Canadian grain farmers to demonstrate their care and commitment to the environment,” says a Responsible Grain document. As well, the code was touted as a tool that could improve […] Read more
Research priorities worry farmers
SASKATOON — Crop organizations say the federal government’s research priorities are increasingly at odds with those of farmers. The issue surfaced during the Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission’s annual general meeting. “Are we in alignment or are we starting to see what our priorities are as growers isn’t necessarily the same priorities as the federal government?” […] Read more
Producers urged to send carbon tax message
Campaign looks for natural gas and propane receipts so that they can be used to pressure Ottawa to approve exemption
CALGARY — Producers are being urged to join a Canada-wide campaign to send federal politicians the message that carbon taxes on natural gas and propane must be lifted off the necks of farmers and ranchers. The #ShowYourReceipts initiative is encouraging producers to share their natural gas and propane expenses with the Agriculture Carbon Alliance, said […] Read more
