Images such as a red barn can influence how consumers view agriculture and it’s not always for the better. Agriculture is an evolving and changing industry. Over the past century a lot has changed in how ag operates, and while some consumers are aware of that, other...
The following piece is from our sister publication, Germination. In a world rocked by political conflict, economic uncertainty and rapidly progressing technological innovation, the bioeconomy is one of many sectors coming to the rescue, but restrictive regulation...
Though biological products haven’t always had a spotless reputation, there’s a new reputation on the horizon for them. When you think of a biological, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? If we were writing this 30 years ago, the first term that might pop in...
There are options available for those looking to get into farming or expand their acres. Alberta’s 50 million acres of farmland are productive, beautiful…and increasingly pricey. For those who own their acres, land appreciation now often contributes more to the farm...
Focusing on the societal impact when explaining agriculture to policy makers and consumers is paramount. When explaining agriculture issues to policymakers and consumers, those in the ag industry need to look at the broader pictures to share what benefits there are to...
The seed sector has come together to create a modern regulatory system designed to ensure innovative new varieties come to growers’ fields faster. Imagine if we could ensure the best new crop varieties in Canada are available to farmers in a timely manner and...
