S Agriculture
Bananas, limes and tea grown in Mattagami: One First Nation’s work toward food sovereignty – CBC
Jan 22, 2025 Community to run a greenhouse experiment in coming months as part of wider local supply project Nestled between Sudbury and Timmins, Mattagami First Nation doesn’t have many options when it comes to grocery shopping. Most community members have to travel for an hour on the highway to get fresh produce. But there […]
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Read MoreNotice of Ratification Vote – Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation
January 14, 2025 TAKE NOTICE that a Ratification Vote of the Voters of Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation pursuant to the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation Treaty 6 Agricultural Benefits Settlement Agreement Voting Guidelines (the “Voting Guidelines”) will be held to determine if the Voters of Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation approve and assent to the: Peter Ballantyne […]
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Read MoreNext-Gen Farmers Shine at Ag Excellence Conference with Over 280 Industry Leaders in Attendance
OTTAWA, Ontario, Jan. 14, 2025– The 2024 Agricultural Excellence Conference, held in Abbotsford, British Columbia, from November 19-21, brought together close to 300 thought-leaders and industry innovators, including farmers and aspiring farmers to address current challenges and new opportunities to shape the future of agriculture. The Conference was co-hosted by Farm Management Canada, the Canadian […]
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Read MoreGovernment of Canada to open new intake period for Youth Employment and Skills Program
From: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada January 9, 2025 Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced that applications will open for the Youth Employment and Skills Program (YESP) on January 27, 2025. Supported by an investment of approximately $13.5 million, YESP is an initiative aimed at helping young Canadians access employment opportunities […]
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Read MoreB.C. puts plans in motion for careers in agriculture, food sector
Dec. 6, 2024 VICTORIA – New support is available to help the B.C. farming, seafood and food-processing sectors address labour-market needs. These supports include creating employment and advancement opportunities for domestic workers, and building and retaining a skilled workforce. “Over the past few years, we have become much more aware of where our food comes […]
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Read MoreNo additional land to be allocated for wild blueberries on former Tracadie range
December 5, 2024 TRACADIE – The provincial government has announced that no additional land will be allocated for wild blueberries on the former Tracadie range. About six per cent of the property is currently committed for wild blueberry development. “We recognize the importance of the wild blueberry industry and its economic benefit to the Acadian […]
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Read MoreNipissing First Nation greenhouse provides year-round fresh food in northern Ontario – The Narwhal
Dec. 4, 2024 Growing hydroponic spinach ‘bigger than my head’ is an effort to combat chronic illness and high produce prices “Our spinach is really big spinach, sometimes the leaves are bigger than my head,” Makenzie Jones said of the greenhouse he manages in Nipissing First Nation. “The arugula as well, sometimes they’re as big […]
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Read MoreNew funding supports Indigenous food sovereignty, security
Nov. 29, 2024 VICTORIA – Indigenous farmers, communities and governments can access new funding to help strengthen food security and sovereignty, and increase Indigenous participation in B.C.’s agriculture and food sectors. “The new Indigenous Food Pathways program will help ensure that Indigenous Peoples, entrepreneurs and communities in British Columbia have the resources they need to […]
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Read MoreMinister MacAulay attends Agribition and announces support for Canadian agriculture
From: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada November 26, 2024 This week, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, joined farmers, exporters, and industry stakeholders at the Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) in Regina, Saskatchewan. Minister MacAulay began his visit by giving remarks at the “Burning of the Brand,” the ceremonial opening of the CWA, where […]
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Read MoreMinister Vandal announces investments in agriculture and agri-food in Saskatchewan
From: Prairies Economic Development Canada November 26, 2024 – Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – PrairiesCan The agriculture and agri-food sector is a major contributor to Canada’s economy, employing thousands of workers across the country. Saskatchewan is a powerhouse of agricultural production, innovation and technology. Through coordination across federal departments and in partnership with industry, the Government of […]
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