By Alice McFarlane

Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday June 1, 2022

Jun 1, 2022 | 11:19 AM

MELFORT, Sask. — Funds will be provided to organizations involved in strengthening diversity in Canadian agriculture.

Roughly $735,000 will go to Canadian Federation of Agriculture, Do More Agriculture Foundation, Fédération des Agricultrices du Québec, Native Women’s Association of Canada, and Indigenous Works.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau said the projects will open doors for Canadians of diverse backgrounds, creating new opportunities and will also raise awareness of the barriers to starting and growing an agriculture or agri-food business.

The work includes a national project to address systemic barriers facing women trying to succeed in agriculture, local initiatives to empower Indigenous peoples to create business opportunities through traditional food and medicine, and national research to address gaps in mental health support for under-represented groups working in agriculture.

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The Agriculture Carbon Alliance (ACA) has welcomed the Canadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA) and Mushrooms Canada as new members.

CSGA executive director Doug Miller said they represent Canada’s 3,100 seed growers and 2,500 seed growing entities.

“We are committed to creating a sustainable and thriving agriculture and agri-food sector in Canada,” Miller said. “The work being done by the ACA ensures that Canadian producers’ sustainable practices are recognized, and we look forward to contributing to this great initiative.”

Mushrooms Canada is a non-profit national organization, dedicated to the production and marketing of fresh mushrooms.

Mushrooms Canada president Mike Medeiros said this country is now the number two value exporter of fresh mushrooms in the world and the sector employs over 6,400 people.

The ACA was formed to ensure that Canadian farmers and ranchers are included in important discussions about environmental policies and regulations that directly affect their businesses and livelihoods.

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