Tag Archives Canadian Federation of Agriculture
CFA elects new chief
Helping hands: pilot immigration program targets rural Canada
The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Program matches immigrants to jobs and could help agricultural recruiters fill vacancies
Cattlemen demanding Fisheries clarity
The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association says the murky definition of ‘fish habitat’ is causing concern
If farmers must pay more for seed, they want more say
A third option has emerged for funding new crop varieties — one that keeps farmers in the driver’s seat. An agricultural economist says it has merit
What does the updated Canada’s Food Guide mean for farmers?
Animal foods now housed in a protein category shared with milk, pulses, tofu and nuts
Rural Canada has a new voice, say rural advocates
New minister of rural economic development expected to oversee ‘the creation of a rural development strategy to spur economic growth and create good, middle-class jobs in rural Canada’
New program aims to attract skilled immigrants to rural Canada
Participating communities will gain access to a range of supports to help newcomers settle there
Wheat Board and ‘Crow’ in the headlines
Our History: January 1982
A plateful of advice offered in new national food guide
But that plate has less meat, more plant-based protein, and water is the ‘drink of choice’
CFA and CCFI to lead development of public trust strategy
The federal government is putting up the dollars but is letting industry drive the bus