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Kody Blois named new Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food in Carney’s cabinet

Real Agriculture

Of note, Kody Blois has been named minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Rural Economic Development. Of note, Kody Blois has been named minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Rural Economic Development. Read More Mark Carney was sworn in as Prime Minister along with his cabinet on Friday, March 14, 2025.

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Op-Ed | A Case for Food Diversification

Food Tank

Diversification is the key to the resilience of our food systems. By diversifying food systems, we can build a more resilient and sustainable system capable of adapting to climate and market fluctuations while also providing more nutritious food for local consumers. I have also learned about, and advocate for, opportunities.

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RealAg Radio: Fertilizer outlook, rural development, and the reality of risks, Feb 24, 2025

Real Agriculture

Ashleigh Weeden on rural development; Tyler McCann with Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) on a risk report entitled Optimism to Realism; and, Hear a spotlight interview with Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio! Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio!

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Ag minister Blois aims to move quickly on trade file, red tape irritants

Real Agriculture

Kody Blois is less than a week into his role as Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Rural Economic Development, but already hes firing off missives and steering policy direction.

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Kody Blois named Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture and Agri-Food

Real Agriculture

A vocal advocate for Canadian agriculture in the federal Liberal caucus has been appointed as a parliamentary secretary for agriculture and rural economic development by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

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USAID Dismantling Raises Questions About Food Aid Purchased from American Farmers

Civil Eats

The White House put out a statement that included a list of USAID programs it said represented waste and abuse at the agency, but it did not mention humanitarian food aid. The White House put out a statement that included a list of USAID programs it said represented waste and abuse at the agency, but it did not mention humanitarian food aid.

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The red/blue divide in American food choices?

Food Politics

For example: Overall, foods were perceived as liberal when they: Symbolized privilege Signaled entitlement Were associated with liberal causes (e.g., Connect healthier choices to rural social issues. The post The red/blue divide in American food choices? appeared first on Food Politics by Marion Nestle. Worth a look?

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