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U.S. farm groups call Kennedy’s ‘MAHA’ report unscientific, fear-based

Draft ‘MAHA’ commission report avoids pesticide crackdown feared by farm groups

Farm groups consulted on MAHA Commission activities

By Reuters August 15, 2025

The White House will not impose new guardrails on the farm industry's use of pesticides as part of a strategy to address children's health outcomes, according to a draft obtained by Reuters of a widely anticipated report from President Donald Trump's 'Make America Healthy Again' commission.

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$10 million gift funds new animal education centre at Lakehead University

Facility’s Anishinaabemowin name, Gakina Awesiinyag, “All Animals (Place For),” honours Indigenous lands

By Diana Martin June 20, 2025

Lakehead University’s Collaborative Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (CDVM) program receives $10 million investment. The new animal education facility will be named Gakina Awesiinyag, from the Anishinaabemowin language, which translates to “All Animals (Place For).”

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COMMENT: How even just 15 minutes in nature can boost your wellbeing

By The Conversation via Reuters Connect January 2, 2025

Spending time outside, particularly in nature, is important because it can help regulate stress, boost mental health, and improve immune function.

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COMMENT: Why winter makes you more vulnerable to colds – a public health nurse explains the science behind the season

By Libby Richards, The Conversation via Reuters Connect December 13, 2024

Being cold isn't why you get a cold. But it is true that cold weather makes it easier to catch respiratory viruses such as the cold and flu. Research also shows that lower temperatures are associated with higher COVID-19 rates.

“Doing nothing is not an option. Doing nothing costs businesses and farmers significantly. But choosing sustainability has to be sustainable, and that goes for the financials as well.” – Daniel Metherington

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$9 million invested to increase sustainability and competitiveness of Ontario farms

By Farmtario Staff September 18, 2024

The Ontario Agricultural Sustainability Initiative (OASI) is getting an additional $9 million from the federal and provincial governments.“We encourage our world-class farmers to seize the opportunities this program offers to […] Read more

Smoke from wildfires can pose a risk to farmers working outdoors this summer.

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Wildfire smoke could pose health risks to Ontario farmers

Staying indoors to avoid poor weather may be an impractical request of producers

By Jonah Grignon July 27, 2023

Wildfire smoke and extreme heat are exposing many Ontario farmers to health risks when working outdoors. Since June, Environment Canada has modified and updated heat and air quality alerts for […] Read more

File photo of a provincial border marker in Lloydminster. (Michele Gervais/iStock/Getty Images)

Borderline city hosts interprovincial food trade pilot

Trade barrier on pause for two years for food businesses serving Lloydminster

By Dave Bedard January 31, 2023

The idea of loosening interprovincial trade in certain foods made by provincially-inspected processors will get a major test in one of Canada’s very few province-crossing municipalities. The Saskatchewan, Alberta and […] Read more

Grain dust might be a regular occurrence on farms, but that doesn’t mean respiratory problems should be. Take steps to protect yourself.

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Protect yourself from developing respiratory problems

Grain dust may be commonplace on farms, but respiratory problems don’t need to be

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association October 12, 2022

It’s harvest season and that means two things are common sights on farms across the country — combines and grain dust. Just because grain dust is a regular occurrence on […] Read more

Machinery

Getting to the bottom of bad vibrations

Researchers from the University of Saskatchewan want to minimize the negative health effects of whole-body vibrations from farm equipment

By William DeKay June 2, 2022

Jiggling and twisting around while operating equipment can lead to back problems for farmers. Take a Break from the Shake is a new research project at the University of Saskatchewan […] Read more

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Draft ‘MAHA’ commission report avoids pesticide crackdown feared by farm groups

$10 million gift funds new animal education centre at Lakehead University

COMMENT: How even just 15 minutes in nature can boost your wellbeing

COMMENT: Why winter makes you more vulnerable to colds – a public health nurse explains the science behind the season

$9 million invested to increase sustainability and competitiveness of Ontario farms

Wildfire smoke could pose health risks to Ontario farmers

Borderline city hosts interprovincial food trade pilot

Protect yourself from developing respiratory problems

Getting to the bottom of bad vibrations

Cyber-Savvy Farmer