We’ve now seen two deadlines for changes to AgriStability; one near the end of last year, and a public deadline that was set for the end of January for provinces to either agree or acknowledge that they were considering the proposal. Both deadlines have come and gone, which begs the question: where are we at… Read More
If you know about mental health battles, you know. However, if you don’t, understanding what your partner or someone close to you is going through can be tricky. Knowing what they need can sometimes be a bit of a battle. And if you are someone that faces mental health difficulties, feeling misunderstood can be isolating…. Read More
Protein Industries Canada (PIC) announced an investment Friday into a program that will introduce youth in Kindergarten through Grade 12 to the career opportunities available to them in the plant-protein, agri-food, and digital agriculture sectors. As part of a $2 million co-investment with the Enterprise Machine Intelligence & Learning Initiative (EMILI), national STEM outreach charity… Read More
Many of us are familiar with 4-H in the Canadian agricultural space, and the learn to do by doing pledge. But what REALLY is it? What does the not for profit organization do that makes them special? Liz Jarvis, of 4-H Canada, says what stands out about the program is that it truly is a… Read More
Blue Monday — the third Monday in January — is said to be one of the most depressing days of the year. Theories from across the world say that this is because it’s one of the coldest times of the year, we are still recovering from financial strain after the Christmas holidays, and we’re struggling… Read More
What is an authentic conversation, and why is it important we focus on having them with consumers at this point in time? Crystal Mackay of Loft32 says that an authentic conversation is focused around the point that we are all real people — no matter our position, job title, or industry. Even more importantly, it’s… Read More
Let’s face it — the prairies are no stranger to winds. However, Wednesday’s wind events have wreaked some intense havoc across southern Alberta and southern Saskatchewan, and the pressure system is expected to continue heading east. This isn’t just a matter of 20 km/hr winds — many areas have experienced 80 km/hr and up winds,… Read More
It’s that time of the year where we are through the rush and excitement of the holiday season, and things to look forward may seem few and far between. The “winter blues” are very real. The days can be cold and the hours of daylight are short. If you’re looking for some validation for things… Read More
It’s not lost on most that technology has become a driving force in agriculture. However, there are so many options out there now, and so many different things you can do with the data, that it can become overwhelming. Much of our equipment is now chock-full of data gathering technology, which is fantastic; but how… Read More
December is often a time for reflection of the past year; then January rolls around, and our focus shifts to the upcoming 12 months. For us farmers, it means planning for the growing season. However, we belong to an industry that has so many moving parts and, after all, we all have different goals for… Read More
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