Tag Archives: Agriculture
Interior Health shuts down Davison Orchards’ U-pick pumpkin patch
VERNON, B.C. - For 25 years locals and tourists have been making the trek to Davison Orchards in Bella Vista to ride the tractor train up to the fields and pick their pumpkins. The Interior Health Aut...
Kevin Rothwell Oct 21, 2020
Alberta government to cut up to 930 jobs in various ministries, including agriculture
EDMONTON, AB. — What the Kenney government giveth with one hand, it takes away with another. The Government of Alberta has confirmed hundreds of positions within the provincial government will b...
Dori Modney with files from David Opinko Oct 21, 2020
Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday October 21, 2020
MELFORT, Sask. – Farm Credit Canada Drive Away Hunger campaign will provide 17 million meals for food banks and feeding programs across the country. The donation comes at a time when many food b...
Alice McFarlane Oct 21, 2020
Listen: USask plant scientists develop a new way to identify the best lentil varieties for specific regions
A new model for identifying lentil varieties best suited for climate change could lead to more strategic breeding decisions and better options for farmers in non-traditional lentil growing areas. Alic...
Alice McFarlane Oct 20, 2020
Forum brings forward the issues that matter to rural communities
MELFORT, Sask. – Rural issues were the focus of an event hosted by the Agriculture Producers’ Association of Saskatchewan (APAS), Access Communications and Saskatchewan Farm Stewardship As...
Alice McFarlane Oct 20, 2020
Agriculture Roundup for Tuesday October 20, 2020
MELFORT, Sask. – Dairy producers are reminding the federal government they are still waiting for the compensation promised because of recent trade agreements. Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) said ...
Alice McFarlane Oct 20, 2020
66th annual Westerner Dairy Showcase goes this week
RED DEER, AB – The long running Westerner Dairy Showcase will go ahead this week with pandemic rules in place. Dairy farmers and industry pros are excited to gather at Westerner Park Oct. 22-24 ...
Josh Hall (Twitter: @Vancan19) Oct 19, 2020
Agriculture Roundup for Monday October 19, 2020
Saskatchewan residents will have an opportunity to hear three political parties discuss rural issues ahead of next week’s election. Agricultural Producers’ Association of Saskatchewan, Sas...
Alice McFarlane Oct 19, 2020
Listen: Cattlemen fight for changes to support programs
Improving business risk management programs (BRM) for livestock producers continues to be a priority for the Canadian Cattlemen Association (CCA). Alice McFarlane with Ag Access talks to CCA Executive...
Alice McFarlane Oct 16, 2020
Olds College new home for Alberta’s field crop development centre
OLDS, AB – Agriculture and Forestry is moving its field crop development centre to Olds College and has announced an initial $10.5-million grant over three years to fund the program. Since 1973,...
Troy Gillard Oct 16, 2020
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