Not so long ago, agricultural law didn’t get a lot of attention — there were other areas of law, such as business, family, or criminal law, that were much more established. It’s an area of practice that has changed so much in the last 50 years, and someone who’s been at the forefront of it… Read More
Thanks for tuning into this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio. You’ll hear from: Kim Gerencser and Peter Manness of MNP talk about the power of working capital; Don Buckingham, agriculture lawyer and part of the 2021 Agriculture Hall of Fame group; Host Shaun Haney chats about the influx of people moving to U.S. small towns,… Read More
The Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame has announced its slate of inductees for 2021. The prestigious list features Gordon Bacon, Dr. Don Buckingham, Stan Eby, Johanne Ross, and Dr. Phil Williams. “This year’s inductees have all had a major impact on Canadian agriculture – elevating the profile of Canada’s pulse sector, leading Canada’s beef sector… Read More
Welcome to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio! We’re getting ever closer to the end of the week and we’re continuing with our best of the year, focusing on March, April, and May. On today’s show you’ll hear: Don Buckingham, president and CEO of CAPI, talking about the black swan of the year; Jim Mintert,… Read More
While we are in the midst of a huge unknown as the world hunkers down to fight a common enemy in COVID-19, significant questions are being raised about food supply chains and economic resiliency. An event like this is known as a “black swan.” It’s an unpredictable, large-scale, huge impact event that fundamentally shifts how… Read More
Farmers and ranchers are the original isolationists… so maybe this global pandemic isn’t affecting your daily life as much as it is for some. Unless, of course, you had St. Patrick’s Day plans, which should probably be kept to a minimum. But hey, who says you can’t wear green at home? On today’s show, you’ll… Read More
Black swan events have transformed agriculture. From the invention of canola to precision agriculture and the emergence of the African Swine Fever (ASF), these extreme and unpredictable events — both good and bad — continue to shape the industry’s future. Is Canadian agriculture and the agri-food system resilient enough to absorb the potential negative impacts… Read More
Today’s episode starts with a listener’s feedback on a story from the CBC on how dairy producers are saying new transport regulations will mean male calves need to be killed when they’re born. Was this the right message to send? This listener thinks not. Then, on the show, hear: The top ag news (including some… Read More
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