Thousands of beans grown for University of Guelph research projects that might have gone to waste will instead provide nutritious meals to the community through donations to the local food bank. Contributed, University of Guelph

Bean research breeds community giving

University of Guelph breeding program transforms surplus research beans from waste into resources

University of Guelph dry bean researcher Dr. Mohsen Yoosefzadeh Najafabadi champions sustainability by donating surplus breeding program beans to support food security and community art initiatives.


Tim May speaks at the virtual CASA conference Oct. 9

How stories promote farm safety

Personal anecdotes can sometimes go farther than facts and data, say CASA guest speakers

Speakers at CASA online conference explain how personal stories can be more valuable than statistics in communicating importance of farm safety

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney tours steel fabricator Walters Group in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada July 16, 2025.  Photo: Reuters/Carlos Osorio

Carney visits Asia to forge new alliances and reduce U.S. dependence

Canada’s trade diversification targets include the Philippines, Malaysia, South Korea, Japan

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney embarks on his first official visit to Asia on Friday in an attempt to deepen trade and security ties at a time when the North American country is struggling to lessen its overwhelming dependence on the U.S. and redefine its foreign policy in pursuit of new markets.