Podcast: How has the science of producing food changed?
In the podcast Ian Affleck discusses how science has developed new technologies that ensure the safety, affordability and abundance of food.
Growing Food in Space?
Figuring out how to grow food on the Moon and Mars will be a major milestone in space exploration, and in the process, will also help sustain us on Earth.
Podcast: Why does the soil matter?
Grain farmer, Jake Leguee, explains how farmers are adopting new technologies and focusing on what soils need to produce food that feeds the world.
How Is Wheat Grown In Canada?
Wheat is a staple food for 35% of the world's population and it is Canada's largest field crop. Wheat is grown on nearly 50,000 farms in Canada and our country is the fifth-largest wheat producer in the world.
Recycling On The Farm: Cleanfarms
Cleanfarms’ goal is to keep recyclable materials that are no longer useful on the farm out of landfills and burn piles.
Podcast: How do you stay healthy?
Patricia Chuey outlines six healthy eating truths that you can adopt in your own life. They include overall health, purchasing quality products, ensuring your or someone in your household is cooking and remembering that healthy aging is possible!
Encouraging Responsible Use Of Pesticides: Pesticide Applicator Licence
Some provinces require farmers to hold a Pesticide Applicator Licence to ensure that they understand how to properly read pesticide labels, and handle and apply pesticides.
Healthy Soil For Today And The Future: 4R Nutrient Stewardship
4R Nutrient Stewardship is an internationally recognized Canadian innovation. It is a voluntary program that advocates for responsible and effective management of fertilizer by using a science-based approach to guide farmers in the proper use of plant nutrients.
Podcast: How has innovation changed dairy farms?
New technologies and innovation are pivotal to ensuring that the farms remain sustainable now and into the future. In this podcast Andrew Campbell, aka Fresh Air Farmer, describes the new dairy barn his family built.
How Are Dry Peas Grown?
We spoke with Trent Richards, a farmer from Saskatchewan to learn more about how peas are grown in Canada.
Canadian Farm Jobs Can Pave The Way For Permanent Residency For Migrant Workers
Year-round migrant workers can apply for permanent residency through a national pilot program provided they have at least one year of non-seasonal, full-time work experience in Canada.
Program Ensures Migrant Farm Workers Have Same Rights, Privileges As Canadian Workers
SAWP work agreements are protected by regulations set by both governments and signed by the worker and the employer. As well, SAWP workers have the same rights and privileges as Canadian workers as soon as they arrive.
Working In Canada A Long-Term Commitment For Many Migrant Farm Workers
Working in Canada, through the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP) and the agriculture stream of the federal Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program, is helping build better lives for migrant workers, their families, and their communities in their home countries.
Advances in Cattle Production Over Six Generations
Investing in technology like new cattle genetics and alternative grazing practices have been key factors in the Colborn farm’s longevity.
Six Generations of Advances in Crop Production
The Colborns have always made investments in new technology a key part of their farm business plan. This applies to their egg production and cattle herds, and also to their grain production operation, where there have been dramatic changes since the first Colborns started planting wheat in 1910.
Podcast: How can you eat better every day?
Trying to make sense of Canada’s Food Guide and how to implement some of their recommendations? We sought the expertise of Sue Mah, a registered dietitian from the Toronto area.
Egg Farming Across Six Generations
Shawn Colborn is a fifth-generation poultry producer at Delisle, Saskatchewan, but he’s not likely to be the last Colborn in the egg business. For more than a century, the Colborn family has made egg production a part of their multi-generation family farm.
Podcast: Are cattle raised sustainably and humanely?
Consumers often wonder what is being done to ensure cattle are raised sustainably and humanely. Rancher Erika Stewart explains the audited (VBP+) program for Canadian cattle producers.
The Secret of a Six-Generation Family Farm
The Colborn family of Delisle, Saskatchewan, has found the secret to keeping a farm in the family for at least six generations. As Ron Colborn, a fourth-generation farmer, puts it: “It’s family first, then farm.”
Podcast: How do you save money at the grocery store?
This podcast walks through different ways that you can make the most of your food budget in times of inflationary pressures.