Owen Sound is ready to help rural entrepreneurs take a leap to the next level while keeping innovation at the local level. The Sydenham Campus Regional Skills Training, Trades and […] Read more
Catapulting rural entrepreneurs to the next level in Grey-Bruce
Investment in regional rural business hub already paying dividends locally
Inclusivity must be an actionable goal, not just language: Nutrien
Leaning into compassion and having uncomfortable conversations fosters greater inclusion
The recipe for building race, culture and gender inclusion in the workplace is simpler to follow if the ingredients are cultivated organically within an organization. “Diversity and inclusion are separate […] Read more
Agriculture programs see global spike in applicants
Women are increasing diversity of the sector
The higher rate of interest and applications to agriculture programs globally reflects a shift in world priorities, Karen Taylor, director of Corporate Finance, Agriculture and Agribusiness at BMO, told attendees […] Read more
Farmer mental health support line now live
An agriculture-specific mental wellness telehealth line is now live and available to all Ontario farmers and farm families. The Farmer Wellness Initiative provides four free counselling sessions with mental health […] Read more
Ontario cover crop survey garners most respondents ever
Survey pinpoints potential solutions to encourage cover crop adoption
The recently released 2020 Ontario Cover Crop Feedback report has delivered insight into the benefits of cover cropping and the barriers that limit adoption. The main benefits identified include better […] Read more
Seeing food as nourishment can help feed people better
Aquatic foods could deliver healthier people and healthier planet, says food summit speaker
Nutrient-dense aquatic food systems could play a role in providing nutritious and accessible food to food-insecure communities. A focus on nourishment gives scope to look beyond staple foods by considering […] Read more
Subtle signs can show mental health strain in employees
Employees often don’t reach out because they fear they could lose their job
How easy is it to recognize when an employee is having an off-day or dealing with mental health issues? Not that easy, as pandemic times have shown. Twenty-one months into […] Read more
CAP funding launches two new ag mental health programs
Programs developed to ensure farmers and their families have faster, tailored supports
A $7-million Canadian Agriculture Partnership (CAP) investment will fund development of two new multi-year mental health initiatives specialized in agriculture. The Guardians Network and a program modelled after the Farmer […] Read more
New report says Canada can be global leader in cellular agriculture
Cellular ag food innovation could be a $12.5 billion national industry, says a recent science paper
Canada could lead the cellular agriculture industry and create a $12.5 billion sector if it invests in building the infrastructure now, says a genomics expert. Dr. Bettina Hamelin released a […] Read more
Lamb sees increased global market demand
Strong sales sparked by supply chain disruption, pandemic-related shortages of other animal proteins
Global meat protein supply gaps sparked by African swine fever (ASF) and the pandemic have created expansion potential for the sheep sector. Melissa Clark-Reynolds, a New Zealand entrepreneur, strategist and […] Read more
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