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Ottawa’s Agriculture Day gathering a sector-wide affair

Agriculture Day celebrations across Canada on Tuesday included a conference in Ottawa with roughly 500 attendees from across the ag sector. Hosted by Agriculture More than Ever, the event aimed to bring together people involved in agriculture, food and agribusiness. “We’re having a gathering to celebrate Canadian agriculture and food and the contributions that we

Stephen Denys and Dave Baute of Maizex Seeds at the launch of the company’s “Be Rooted. Be Involved” initiative at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show. (Ralph Pearce photo)

Pearce: Initiative aims to bridge rural-urban gap

In agriculture today, some see only the negative and the naysayers when it comes to “ag awareness.” Dave Baute and Stephen Denys see opportunity, and they’re building a partnership they hope can break down barriers and create new information channels between those in the country and those in cities and towns. “Be Rooted. Be Involved”


Ag More Than Ever, Farm and Food Care Canada and Agriculture in the Classroom want your participation in the first national Canada Agriculture Day on February 16, 2017.

Canadian Ag Day coming next year

Agriculture More Than Ever is gearing up to establish a nationwide celebration 
of the Canadian agriculture industry

Mark your calendars for February 16, Canada’s first national Agriculture Day. Ag More Than Ever is teaming up with Farm and Food Care Canada and Agriculture in the Classroom to initiate a day of celebration for the Canadian agriculture industry. On February 16, 2017, producers and industry members will be encouraged to celebrate their role

The Ag More Than Ever booth will feature “ag swag,” including aprons, tuques, caps, T-shirts, and bale and bin wraps.

Ag More Than Ever trumpets farming opportunities and optimism

FCC surveys have found 80 per cent of farmers expect to be better off in five years but urban residents often have a negative view

Ag More Than Ever will have its own booth at this year’s Ag Days and it will be manned in part by volunteer representatives drawn from its 240 industry partners, which include farms; associations and groups; private- and public-sector organizations and companies; and media and trade shows and events. “Ag More Than Ever is an