By Alice McFarlane

Agriculture Roundup for Tuesday March 22, 2022

Mar 22, 2022 | 11:01 AM

MELFORT, Sask. – The labour dispute between CP Rail and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference is going to final and binding arbitration.

That means 3,000 conductors, engineers and train and yard workers are back on the job.

The union said the two sides haven’t reached an agreement on wages and pensions, while the railway says binding arbitration will let it resume its essential services for its customers and the North American supply chain.

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A Lakeland College livestock research scientist is the recipient of the Alberta Farm Animal Care (AFAC) 2022 Award of Distinction.

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Dr. Brenda Ralston was recognized for her extensive research career and commitment to welfare and antimicrobial stewardship initiatives in the animal food production industry.

Ralston said she was honoured and humbled to receive the award.

“AFAC continues to be a strong champion of animal welfare and wellness for food producing livestock as witnessed by their continued support of this award,” Ralston said.

The annual Award of Distinction recognizes one individual or group who has made exceptional contributions to the field of livestock welfare, through either leadership, innovation, or communication.

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The organic industry will use some new federal funding to promote sustainability and growth for the sector.

The $103,400 will bring together the Organic Federation of Canada (OFC), which is focused on standards maintenance and scientific research, Canadian Organic Growers (COG), for education of consumers and producers, and the Canada Organic Trade Association which supports market development.

A coordinated governance structure will be created across the three organizations to develop a funding model that will be able to deliver the services required to support growth of the industry.

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alice.mcfarlane@pattisonmedia.com

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