By Alice McFarlane

Agriculture Roundup for Friday March 24, 2023

Mar 24, 2023 | 10:05 AM

MELFORT, Sask. – The Canadian Cattle Young Leaders program is still accepting applications.

The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) created the program to build more youth involvement in the organization.

CCA Youth Leadership Co-ordinator Jessica Radau said they are looking for people aged 18 to 35 with an interest in all aspects of the cattle industry.

“Young and upcoming leaders are paired with a mentor,” she said. “There are different opportunities for travel and networking to give them the tools and skills they need to continue to drive the growth of the Canadian beef industry for years to come.”

Radau said there have been several beef producers involved in the program but it’s also open all young people involved in the beef supply chain from students, to veterinarians, or financial advisors.

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The application deadline is Mar. 31. More information on the program and how to apply is available here.

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Egg Farmers of Canada are marking its 50th anniversary with a commitment to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

Egg Farmers chair Roger Pelissero said this is the next step in the Canadian egg farming industry’s sustainability journey.

“Stepping up our commitment to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions is a natural extension of our already established holistic approach to sustainability, an approach that continues to guide our actions today and into the future,” Pelissero said. “A net-zero goal naturally builds on these efforts and further entrenches our commitment towards the environment in the core of our farming operations.”

Pelissero said Canadian egg farmers have a longstanding track-record of supporting sustainable initiatives and programs, including a science-based research program, farm level decision-making tools, and environmental technologies which has led to efficiencies and productivity gains within the egg farming sector, allowing farmers to produce more eggs while using fewer resources.

The announcement was made during an event that marked the anniversary of Egg Farmers of Canada and egg supply management.

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