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From the Editor: January 2013 December 2012

In 2012 we celebrated the 40th anniversary of supply management in Canada. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

A thaw in NB’s French-fry wars December 2012

The $60-million sale of an Alberta processing plant signals a new stage in the long-running French-fry fracas between New Brunswick’s McCain and Irving families Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Ontario Agri-Food Education has resources for Canadian Agriculture Literacy Week December 2012

OAFE will be celebrating the second annual "Canadian Agriculture Literacy Week" in classrooms across the nation from March 3rd to March 9th, 2013... Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Programs needed to manage Maritime farm waste December 2012

A recent study reveals there is more than 3,400 tonnes of plastic waste generated through agricultural activity in the Maritimes. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

New forage markets created December 2012

Investment of more than $51,000 for Canadian Forage and Grassland Association (CFGA). Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Canada Western Solin no longer regulated as of August 1, 2013 December 2012

Solin has not been in production for approximately five years. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Shipments through Churchill remain strong December 2012

New program supports shipments of a variety of grains through the Port of Churchill by providing an economic incentive of up to $25 million over five years. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

N.S. soybean exports almost double in two years December 2012

Water levels in St. Lawrence River help boost N.S. industry. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Rail freight service to be strengthened December 2012

The Canadian Government has introduced the Fair Rail Freight Service Act bill to give companies that ship by rail the right to a service agreement. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

H.J. Baker earns Safe Feed/Safe Food certification December 2012

After thorough review process Fort Smith, Arkansas poultry feed ingredient manufacturing facility earns Safe Feed/Safe Food approval Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Cavendish Farms expands to Western Canada December 2012

Cavendish Farms officials announce the company has bought the assets of Maple Leaf Potatoes – the frozen potato business arm of Maple Leaf Foods Inc. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

New inoculant system for soybeans December 2012

Preinoculating soybeans just got easier, thanks to a new inoculant system that delivers BioStacked results with longer days on seed survival. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Province of Saskatchewan, PotashCorp commit $50 million to Global Institute for Food Security December 2012

The institute will apply Saskatchewan’s unique resources, innovation and expertise to address the increasing global demand for safe, reliable food. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

New programs unveiled under Growing Forward 2 December 2012

Programs aim to streamline investments in the agriculture and agri-food sector. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

OFA receives accreditation status December 2012

The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) received confirmation today that it is once again an accredited farm organization. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

CWB announces new pools and pricing options for farmers December 2012

Farmers who have not yet committed their grain now have new options. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Canadians to pay more for food in 2013, say researchers December 2012

University of Guelph researchers are forecasting that Canadians can expect to pay more at the grocery store for staples such as meat, bread and cheese. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Nearly $35,000 raised by Minister Ritz's Movember campaign December 2012

Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz's Movember campaign raised nearly $35,000, ranking him 7th in Canada Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

AAC Announces 2012-2013 Board of Directors December 2012

The Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC) is pleased to announce the election of its 2012-2013 board of directors... Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Funding to help western oat growers expand markets December 2012

Prairie Oat Growers Association receives $100,000 from the federal government. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

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