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New centre is a big step forward for farmers’ wellbeing
Farmers have an appreciably higher degree of mentalhealth challenges than the rest of the population. That’s not opinion, that’s fact. Ground-breaking, landmark studies reaching back…
Agriculture and food are matters of national security
Signs are emerging on both sides of the Canada-US border that governments are finally considering agriculture and food a matter of national security. You’d think…
Canadians want the food sector to hear their concerns
A new report highlighting Canadians’ concerns about the food system says their attention is returning to pre-pandemic issues like sustainability and climate change. But their…
US corn growers to politicians: Where ya been?
In a bold move, days before the hotly contested US midterm elections, the powerful Illinois corn lobby has thrown its weight behind those it hopes…
Encourage and reward farmers for being good stewards
Society is at a crossroads with agriculture. It needs to decide if it’s going to punish farmers for doing what it considers to be sub-par…
Farmers, not corporations, will decarbonize the food system
Climate change is a challenge for farmers, but it’s also a huge opportunity for them, according to an Ontario-based value chain management company. In fact,…
US to trading partners: No more Mr. Nice Guy
Trade with the US is a staple for many countries, but none more than Canada. The most recent North American trade agreement seems to be…
The battle over labelling alcohol resurfaces
Nearly 20 years ago, health advocates in the US – including four deans of colleges of public health – petitioned the federal government to improve…
Better to eat good food from farms than be ill
Dieticians everywhere are rejoining about the news this week that consumers are – at last – connecting their prospects for good health with good food.…
Keep a watchful eye on Thanksgiving turkey supplies
Avian flu has reappeared in Canada, and poultry producers on edge. If you’re counting on serving turkey for Thanksgiving, you should be OK, but it’s…
