By Alice McFarlane

Agriculture Roundup for Thursday, October 26, 2023

Oct 26, 2023 | 10:40 AM

The Agriculture Carbon Alliance (ACA) wants the senate’s proposed amendment, to remove heating and cooling of barns, greenhouses and other food growing structures from Bill C-234, be removed.

ACA Co-Chair Dave Carey said in its original form, the bill recognizes the industry’s widespread lack of viable fuel alternatives.

“Adopting this amendment establishes an unjust precedent within the industry. Our farmers, ranchers and growers pay tens of thousands of dollars in carbon pricing annually, and it takes time for the needed infrastructure to be built and emerging alternative technology to be scaled up and be readily available to all farmers at a reasonable price,” Carey said.

ACA said the consequences of the amendment could be far-reaching for poultry, egg, cattle, dairy, pork, sheep, fruit, and vegetable and mushroom growers and they are concerned the amendment will dramatically change the scope, spirit and intent of the bill, as passed by the House of Commons.

Witnesses during committee proceedings underlined that emerging technologies that would provide alternatives are at least eight years away from commercial viability.

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A new digital resource for consumers has been created by the Canadian Organic Growers.

The Organically Canadian Resource Hub was designed to raise Canadians’ understanding of the benefits of sustainable agriculture and how consumer choices make a difference.

COG is receiving up to $374,450 in funding in support of the resource hub through Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s AgriCommunication Program.

The Hub includes 10 educational tools in diverse formats that focus on learning themes such as food labels, sustainable farming practices, and animal welfare.

COG Executive Director Karen Murchison said the hub will help Canadians become more confident in choosing sustainable products, practices, and brands by learning about sustainable agriculture.

“COG feels that Canadian consumers should be equipped with the tools to make informed decisions that positively impact their health and the environment, and that support local sustainable economies,” Murchison said. “Through this resource hub we aim to create a direct link between consumers and the farmers who grow our food. It’s more important than ever to know your farmer and know your food.”

More on the COG’s Organically Canadian Resource Hub is available here.

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