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Canada’s largest port, the Port of Vancouver, is at a standstill this week, as labour negotiations between the B.C. Maritime Employers Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 514 broke down and resulted in a lockout and strike on Monday. This is not the first time this port has been impacted by labour. Read More Canada’s largest port, the Port of Vancouver, is at a standstill this week, as labour negotiations between the B.C.
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This is the second part of a series exploring the work of EARTH University as they provide resources and support to future food systems leaders. Read part one. EARTH University’s curriculum is training students to effectively meet the needs of rural communities around the world. Today, its alumni are working to end hunger, empower women, and build more resilient food systems.
Wheat Pete wishes he didn’t have to talk about safety but he has to. More farmers are telling him that they’ve had draw pins stolen. Make sure you do a circle check and check the pins before moving wagons — you could save a life. Farmers also have to stay safe around grain bins. Pete. Read More Wheat Pete wishes he didn’t have to talk about safety but he has to.
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Sap analysis has emerged as a promising tool for real-time nutrient monitoring, touted as a more immediate alternative to traditional tissue testing. Unlike standard leaf tissue analysis, which provides insights into nutrient content over longer periods, sap analysis is often promoted as a method to understand nutrient dynamics in near real-time. This approach is especially appealing for agronomists and farmers looking to address nutrient deficiencies proactively and adjust fertilization program
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The Do More Agriculture Foundation (DMAF) has named Merle Massie as the organization’s new executive director. Massie runs a grain farm in west-central Saskatchewan alongside her family and draws on her experience at the Canadian Centre for Rural and Agricultural Health. She brings a unique dual perspective, both personal and professional, to lead DMAF in.
Located on the eastern side of the San Francisco Bay sits Alameda County, where Dig Deep Farms ’ two farm sites grow rows and rows of fresh food. Dig Deep Farms is a Black-led and BIPOC nonprofit organic farming operation that serves the community with its harvests and its commitment to providing economically viable jobs and careers in farming. “Farming in America in particular, but also commercially and globally, it’s based on exploitation and making as much money for as little as you can
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The Great Lakes Yield Enhancement Network (YEN) program for winter wheat has expanded from 43 farms in 2021 to 184 farms across Ontario and a growing number of U.S. states in 2024. In four short years, the program has identified key agronomic and management strategies that consistently drive higher yields for YEN grower participants. On. Read More The Great Lakes Yield Enhancement Network (YEN) program for winter wheat has expanded from 43 farms in 2021 to 184 farms across Ontario and a growing
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Since joining AgAmerica in 2019, Erin Smith has advanced in her role at the company to support the American Farmer, now serving as Director of Client Growth and Relationship Management. Erin Smith didn’t always want to work in finance. Before joining AgAmerica, her main financial experience involved what she had learned through her family’s relationship with their long-time agricultural lender.
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The Great Lakes Yield Enhancement Network (YEN) program for winter wheat has expanded from 43 farms in 2021 to 184 farms across Ontario and a growing number of U.S. states in 2024. In four short years, the program has identified key agronomic and management strategies that consistently drive higher yields for YEN grower participants. On… Read More The Great Lakes Yield Enhancement Network (YEN) program for winter wheat has expanded from 43 farms in 2021 to 184 farms across Ontario and a growing
Last week the Labour Government delivered their first annual budget in 14 years. But what does this mean for food and farming? Despite calls to the contrary, the agriculture budget has not increased and other changes have left many family farms uncertain about the future. Our CEO, Patrick Holden, shares his thoughts. There are two main reasons why agriculture and food do not feature prominently in the budget.
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