Latest Newsletter

Tag Archives careers

An AgScape ThinkAg presentation in North York.
News

New AgScape initiatives aim to fill industry gaps

$3 million total from governments will be used toward agriculture education

By
AgScape, a non-profit agriculture education organization, recently announced investments of up to $3 million from the governments of Canada and Ontario. The funds will be split between two partnerships, each with the goal of engaging students and creating educational programming about Canada’s agriculture sector. Why it matters: Government investment in education could encourage youth engagement […] Read more
News

Career opportunities are endless from farmers’ fields to our forks

Virtually every field of study and expertise could be of value to the agri-food sector

By
It is a unique but exciting time to explore career opportunities in the agri-food labour market. Although working in agriculture is often narrowly portrayed, in-demand careers include administration, communications, trades, finance, information technology, engineering and food science. Why it matters: The agricultural sector is not only the traditional labour force it once was. With new […] Read more
Attracting the next generation of workers
News

Attracting the next generation of workers

By
Workers new to a job are three times more likely to be injured during the first month on the job compared to experienced workers. The statistic, across all sectors of the economy, is staggering and points to the need for adequate training. The Ontario agri-food sector, with a diverse range of career opportunities, struggles to […] Read more
A majority of women and men in a recent poll believe gender equality in agriculture has changed for the better.
News

Survey shows more positive view of gender equality in agriculture

More women taking leadership roles in agriculture industry, but some say barriers still exist

By
Glacier FarmMedia – Agriculture continues to make strides as an equal-opportunity employer, according to a human resources expert. A recent survey about the current state of gender roles and equality in agribusiness in Canada and the United States identified barriers that continue to exist to equality and advancement within the industry. Why it matters: Equal […] Read more
Danielle Fawcett explains her Master’s degree study into the effect on keel bone development in pullets raised in varying housing densities. She presented her findings during the Poster Presentation section of the 11th annual Research Symposium of the University of Guelph’s Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare.
Livestock, News

Animal welfare studies lead to ag careers

Students find there are good jobs to be had because of their studies of animal welfare

By
The growing interest in animal welfare is providing opportunities for students studying animal behaviour and management. The most recent edition of the annual Research Symposium of the Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare (CCSAW) provided strong evidence there are now post-university career opportunities for those interested in the topic. Why it matters: With […] Read more

Cyber-Savvy Farmer

Glacier Farmmedia Podcast