Finding growth areas in the health sector and capitalizing on increasing concern for the environment are among the five key elements contained in a new vision and strategy document recently released by the Canadian pulse industry. Other elements include building on core strengths such as breeding and agronomy, reducing access barriers and serving existing markets.
Pulse Industry Releases Vision Document
Farmers’ Markets Sales Growing
“It’s significant, and this has potential for more growth.” – Blair Hamilton With Dungannon Consulting Services, Author Of Farmers’ Markets Association Of Manitoba Economic I Mpact Study Gross sales at farmers’ markets have quadrupled in five years in Manitoba, rising to over $2.28 million from $600,000 in 2003, according to findings of a new study
Phosphorus Hard To Manage In Organic Systems
“The problem is every time we’re removing forage, there goes our phosphorus and we’re never replacing it.” – Joanne Thiessen Martens, Organic Agriculture Centre Of Canada Research And Extension Associate Truly sustainable organic production systems recycle nutrients that are removed from the soil by crops. That is why farmers use legumes as cover crops and
Farm Business New Way Of Life For Alberta Woman
“If nobody is complaining then it’s too cheap.” – GWEN SIMPSON, OWNER AND GROWER OF INSPIRED MARKET GARDENS AT CARVEL, ALBERTA Gwen Simpson left a successful career as an international trainer, consultant and business owner in 2004 to buy 160 acres of land in northwestern Alberta. She wanted to start a herb, flower and vegetable
Farmers’ Market Season Could Be Extended
“There’ll be some sort of modification to the 14-day limit.” – MIKE LEBLANC, MANAGER OF THE HEALTH PROTECTION UNIT WI TH MANITOBA HEALTH Farmers’ markets could be in business more than 14 days per year once Manitoba Health completes an overhaul of the rules governing their operation. The rules will also give vendors clearer direction
Joint Marketing Better Approach For Agri-Tourism Operators
“I was by myself and said, ‘This doesn’t make sense.’” – GWEN SIMPSON, OWNER OF INSPIRED MARKET GARDENS AT CARVEL, ALTA. Don’t try to go it alone when marketing and promoting agri-tourism ventures. Form cluster groups instead. That was advice of fered by Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives’ 2009 Direct Farm Marketing Conference keynote
“Remember What We’re Doing This For…”
“We get so hung up on all the other details, trying to get the work done… that we lose track of what’s really important and take these stupid chances.” – TODD BOTTERILL No one will ever know exactly what was going through Bob Botterill’s mind when he decided to enter that grain bin while loading
Demand Down For Organic Wheat
Demand for wheat tends to hold steady even in tough economic times, but not so for what’s organically grown. Demand for organic wheat, durum and barley has flattened since the economic downturn began, Canadian Wheat Board organic marketing manager Patty Rosher said here during an Organic Week seminar Feb. 19, hosted by the provincial Agriculture
Demand Strong For Organic Food
“Sales increased because there was that consumer confidence. We’re hoping that same thing happens here in Canada.” – ORGANIC SPECIALIST JOHN HOLLINGER, MAFRI , ON HOW REGULATION IN THE U. S. SPARKED MORE DEMAND FOR ORGANIC FOOD Last year half of all Canadian and American households said they’d tried organic food. They’re those driving a
Heart And Stroke Calls For Trans Fat Regulation
“What is disturbing is that while some producers of the products have long ago complied with the recommendations, others continue to ignore them entirely.” – HANDS CEO AND CO-CHAIR OF THE TRANS FAT TASK FORCE SALLY BROWN The Heart and Stroke Foundation says disappointing results from two years of voluntary efforts by the food industry
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