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.
Cattle Upcycle French Fries and More into Nutritious Beef
An Alberta feedlot takes the peelings and any french fries or other potato products the processor couldn’t use and feeds them to their cattle.
Crop Rotations Ensure A Sustainable Future For Agriculture
It’s all about planning. There are multiple decisions that farmers make when choosing the right crops to use in their rotations.
What is Soil? More than just dirt!
If you’ve ever grown a garden, you’ll understand that plants need healthy soil to grow. But just what is soil?
How Can Cattle Protect Grasslands?
In Canada, cattle are part of the prairie grasslands ecosystem, helping keep our native grasslands intact.
What is Genetic Engineering?
Genetic engineering refers to specific methods of plant breeding that use laboratory methods to change an organism’s DNA.
Ask an Expert: What are the Environmental Benefits of Beef Farming?
We asked Dr. Christian Artuso of the Migratory Bird Conservation Unit of the Canadian Wildlife Service - can beef cattle be good for the environment?
