This editorial was submitted on behalf of the Dairy Farmers of Canada, Egg Farmers of Canada,  Chicken Farmers of Canada, Turkey Farmers of Canada, and Canadian Hatching Egg Producers. RealAgriculture has reached out to supply managed sectors several times for interviews regarding Bill C-282 but has not been granted an interview. Canada is an attractive… Read More

Animal care codes are an essential part of not only ensuring that best handling practices are used in barns and agricultural facilities, but they help to keep an avenue open for communication about the standards of care and welfare that animals in Canada receive right from the farmer to the end consumer. “The Code development… Read More

Egg Farmers of Canada has announced the hiring of a new CEO. Drew Black will be joining the national egg producer organization as of November 6, 2023. “We are excited to welcome Mr. Black as our CEO. He brings a wealth of knowledge and in-depth experience from working within the agriculture sector for many years…. Read More

Farm organizations from across the spectrum of Canadian agriculture welcomed the introduction of Bill C-234 in the House of Commons on Monday. The private member’s bill sponsored by Ben Lobb, the Conservative MP for Huron-Bruce, would amend the federal government’s carbon pricing legislation to provide an exemption from the carbon tax for natural gas and… Read More