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Agriculture Awareness Initiative launches April 2013

The new Agriculture Awareness Initiative has officially launched as part of the Growing Forward 2 framework of programming. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

CanBio announces new executive director April 2013

The Canadian Bioenergy Association has announced that Dr. Fernando Preto has been appointed as the new executive director of CanBio. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Canadian 4-H Council awards volunteers March 2013

Co-operators/4-H Volunteer Leader of the Year Award honours volunteer leaders across Canada. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

CFA reacts to Budget 2013 March 2013

The Canadian Federation of Agriculture welcomes several measures unveiled in the 2013 Budget, but have concerns about others. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Free farm safety forum to be offered at Guelph February 2013

On March 11, 2013, CASA, CFA, and FCC are teaming up with WSPS and the OFA to host FarmSafe Forum, a free event focusing on farm safety. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Details of Growing Forward 2 released February 2013

The details of the AgriMarketing and AgriCompetitiveness programs under Canada’s new agricultural policy framework Growing Forward 2 were released recently. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Farmers hit hard by red tape January 2013

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is putting a spotlight on the negative impact red tape has on Canada’s farmers during Red Tape Awareness Week. Like this? Tweet it to your followers! 1 comments

Five agriculture issues to watch in 2013 January 2013

With 2013 finally here, Farm Credit Canada's Chief gricultural Economist J.P. Gervais recommends producers focus on five key economic drivers this year. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Five reasons producers and agri-businesses should use social media December 2012

Social media is here to stay and it's a natural fit for the agriculture and agri-food industry... Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

First meeting of Agri-Innovators' Committee November 2012

Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz welcomed the first meeting of the new Agri-Innovators' Committee earlier this week. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

University of Guelph receives $2 million to expand biofuel research November 2012

The University of Guelph’s Bioproducts Discovery and Development Centre has received $2-million from the federal government. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Canadian agriculture opportunities in green energy

According to the lastest issue of the FCC Knowledge Insider, Canada's agriculture industry is in a unique position to meet changing global energy demands. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Government invests in reducing greenhouse gas emissions on-farm October 2012

The Canadian government has made an investment of $350,000 to develop cost effective tools to reduce methane and nitrous oxide emissions on farm. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

What prorogation means to Ontario farmers October 2012

On October 15, 2012 the Ontario Legislature was prorogued until further notice and several bills involving Ontario agriculture are now abandoned Like this? Tweet it to your followers! 1 comments

Agricultural issues facing tough scrutiny October 2012

The Canadian agriculture industry has been having a tough time lately, and no one seemingly knows it better that Agricultural Minister Gerry Ritz. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Canadians positive towards food, farming and farmers

A new Farm and Food Care study on Canadian attitudes towards food and farming has found that 88 per cent of those polled ranked it as positive or neutral. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

New Growing Forward Agreement highlights growth and innovation September 2012

A new Growing Forward 2 policy framework has been created for agriculture, agri-food and agri-products sectors focusing on innovation and long-term growth. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Renewable energy project supported by Canadian Government

The University of British Columbia has opened the Bioenergy Research and Demonstration Facility thanks to $13.7 million in funding from the Canadian Government. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Manitoba crop and bioproducts sector get boosts

The Canadian Government has invested over $1.2 million in Manitoba initiatives for growers and tree-free paper. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Agri-Food think tank launches new website and services

The George Morris Centre has launched a new website, part of an emphasis on broader economic and policy issues, programming, management and more. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

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