You see them at election time, in particular -- politicians jockeying to get a photo op with a farmer, diving into a plate of homegrown food or trying to support agriculture in some other camera-friendly way, such as driving a tractor. Politicians should be a friend to agriculture every chance they get, not just at... Read More
Category: Eastern Canada
The need to help farmers manage the increasing risks associated with farming is a key election issue for the Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO). In this Ontario Election 2014 podcast, RealAgriculture.com's Bernard Tobin speaks with Henry Van Ankum, chair of the Grain Farmers of Ontario, about the organization's 'Recommendations for Smart Growth' election platform it... Read More
Having one dark chapter in your life doesn't mean that's how the whole book has to be, says Mary Morrissey, a life coach and motivational speaker, who spoke at last month's Advancing Women — Leadership in Agriculture conference. Morrissey is no stranger to set backs, challenges and being told her dreams were unattainable. But from... Read More
In 1996, Jacob van der Schaaf, a Dutch immigrant to Canada, and his daughter Angela Santiago planted a small, one-acre plot of potatoes just outside Edmonton, Alberta. It was an experiment meant to test the waters of the potential potato market in Alberta, and was obviously an overwhelming success. Today, Jacob runs Tuberosum Technologies and... Read More
Do you ever feel that you face challenges? That there are some days that you cannot get the work done that you need to on the farm? Well then watch this great video by Apricot Lane Farms and director John Chester about a farmer that faces physical challenges that have been greatly overcome. This is…Read More
The Canadian Grain Commission recently announced upcoming changes to tolerance levels for Ergot, Sclerotinia and Fusarium. The new levels will help create uniformity and simplify assessment. “These grading changes are not only uniform between Eastern and Western Canada, they also ensure Canada’s grain continues to uphold its reputation for quality and safety." said Elwin Hermanson,... Read More
The weather and the provincial election campaign are heating up in Ontario. With just over two weeks to go before the vote, party leaders are looking to rural Ontario — and the agriculture and food sector — for votes to win power in Ontario's fractured and dysfunctional political landscape. Can Premier Kathleen Wynne relegate the... Read More
Thirty years ago, a woman in a leadership position in the agriculture industry would have been incredibly novel. A generation ago, it would have been surprising to see a woman in a sales position with an agriculture company. Today, women fill or have filled nearly every role within agriculture, from farmer, to sales person, to... Read More
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced the renewal of the Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program (CAAP) today. Over $50 million will be available for agricultural investments from 2014-2019 as a part of the renewal. "Our Government remains committed to helping Canadian producers adapt to emerging challenges and market realities," said Minister Ritz. "The renewed CAAP program will... Read More
In the last episode of Saik's Agri-Treks, we toured Carnaval celebrations in São Paulo and Rio De Jainero and the statue "Christ the Redeemer." We also learned of Carnaval's significance to the favelas, where many of the samba schools are formed. Favelas are areas typically located on the periphery of large cities in Brazil, where... Read More