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Indigenous producers discuss farming challenges in AIM Panel – Manitoba Co-operator
July 17, 2024 Farmers on the Ag in Motion Indigenous Producers Panel say there isn’t enough Indigenous agriculture today and there’s too much reliance on others for lifestyle. Indigenous people have been farming for thousands of years—a fact that is often forgotten or dismissed. It’s ebbed and flowed over the centuries, with it growing during […]
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Treaty Agricultural Benefits Video Q&A
July 10, 2024 The Office of the Treaty Commissioner knows that people have many questions about the Treaty Agriculture Benefits and there may be some confusion and misinformation. In an effort to create greater understanding, the OTC created this Question and Answer video with Commissioner Mary Musqua-Culbertson before she completed her term as the Treaty […]
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Agriculture Minister RJ Sigurdson says events like the Calgary Stampede help to bridge the gap in understanding agriculture – High River Online
Jul 08 2024 The Calgary Stampede is underway, the always popular event attracts thousands of people over ten days. Agriculture Minister RJ Sigurdson says its always a fun time and puts a spotlight on agriculture and our western heritage. “Calgary Stampede has always been an amazing partner with agriculture. Of course, that’s where it stems […]
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Food Safety and Traceability Equipment Funding Applications Now Being Accepted to Support Manitoba Agri-Food and Agri-Product Producers
The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing funding under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to assist Manitoba agri-food and agri-product producers and processors in adopting and improving food safety and traceability practices, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced today. “Agri-food and agri-product businesses right […]
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Nomination process open for ag excellence awards – Northern Ontario Business
Jul 04, 2024 Province welcoming submissions in 12 categories The province is seeking nominees for its 2024 Excellence in Agriculture Awards. Given out annually, the awards recognize processors, industry organizations, people and businesses who demonstrate excellence in their field and are paving the way towards a more sustainable and profitable industry. “The Excellence in Agriculture […]
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New program aims to reduce greenhouse gases, foster farm sustainability – The Wave
Jul 4, 2024 Reduced greenhouse gas emissions and improved farm sustainability are the goals of a new agriculture-focused provincial funding program. The $1.5-million program will offset the cost of feasibility studies for agriculture-focused anaerobic digester development. The sequence of anaerobic digestion involves breaking down biodegradable materials by bacteria without oxygen. Agriculture Minister Margaret Johnson said New […]
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Minister Vandal announces federal investments to support value-added agriculture projects across Alberta
From: Prairies Economic Development Canada July 3, 2024 The Prairies are an agricultural powerhouse, and innovators across Alberta have new opportunities to create and commercialize technologies that benefit both the economy and the environment. Alberta is already a national and global leader across key sectors that contribute to Canada’s prosperity—from energy, environment, and aerospace to […]
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Non-profit organization meant to get more Indigenous people into agriculture launches – northeastNOW
Jul 2, 2024 Farm Credit Canada says a new organization that it has helped support, one meant to get Indigenous peoples involved in the agriculture and food business, has been officially launched. A pipe ceremony held June 10 at the First Nations University of Canada in Regina marked the start of the National Circle for […]
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Government of Canada partners with Woodstock First Nation to strengthen local food security
From: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada June 25, 2024 Woodstock, New Brunswick – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, met with Woodstock First Nation Chief Tim Paul and community members, where he highlighted a federal investment of up to $62,124 for Woodstock First Nation under the Local Food […]
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Joint government investment supports Indigenous agriculture – mySteinbach
June 25, 2024 The governments of Canada and Manitoba have announced that they are investing in the revitalization of traditional food systems under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP). “Funding for agricultural projects led by Indigenous Peoples is a crucial step towards building a more inclusive, sustainable and climate-resilient food system,” said federal Agriculture […]
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