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
Tag Archives careers
New AgScape initiatives aim to fill industry gaps
$3 million total from governments will be used toward agriculture education
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
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
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
Survey shows more positive view of gender equality in agriculture
More women taking leadership roles in agriculture industry, but some say barriers still exist
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
Animal welfare studies lead to ag careers
Students find there are good jobs to be had because of their studies of animal welfare
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
