Across British Columbia the federal government is providing up to $2.3 million to support five ACT – Research and...
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Feds Give $1.8 million to Increase Export Opportunities
The Canadian federal government is giving $1.8 million to the Canadian Food Exporters Association (CFEA) over two...
B.C. Seed Expansion Sees Province Invest $90,000 in Industry
The seed industry is constantly evolving, with this week bringing a new expansion in British Columbia. The province...
Feds Give $2.1 million to Youth Ag Groups for Programming
The Canadian government is giving up to $2.1 million to three organizations to support development opportunities for...
Feds Give $4.4 Million to Increase Opportunities for Grains
Canada's grain sector is receiving nearly $4.4 million over two years to support three organizations efforts to grow...
Canadian Government Providing Funds to Create Digital Food Innovation Hub
The following piece is from our sister publication, Spud Smart. The Canadian government is investing up to $1.9...
Alberta Government Invests in Hemp Processing Plants
Two companies have received grants to build hemp processing plants in Alberta, an April 21 news release says. The...
Federal Youth Ag Job Program Accepting Applications
Agricultural employers can apply until March 21 to have part of salaries for youth agriculture workers covered, a Feb....
Feds, B.C. Government Launch $228 million Flood Recovery Program
Farmers in British Columbia who suffered damages from last year's floods will have access to up to $228 million in...
AAFC Receives $3.3 million for Equipment Upgrades from WGRF
Multiple Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) sites across Western Canada will receive field equipment and...
U of S Receives Funds to Improve Wheat Phosphorous, Nitrogen Uptake
The Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) has been awarded $295,000 by...
WGRF Announces $6 Million for 43 Crop-related Research Projects
Through a continuing co-funding partnership with the Agriculture Development Fund (ADF), the Canadian Agricultural...
Feds Invest $1.8 million to Boost Canola Exports
The Canola Council of Canada (CCC) is receiving an investment of more than $1.8 million from the federal government to...
Federal Government Launches AgriCommunication Initiative
The Canadian government has launched the AgriCommunication Initiative to help better connect Canadians with farmers, a...
FCC Raises Young People in Ag Loans to $1.5 Million
The lifetime maximum amount Young Farmer and Young Entrepreneur loans have been increased from $1 million to $1.5...
Indoor Vertical Farm to be Built in Calgary
A 74,000-square-foot vertical farm will built in Calgary, Alta. by Goodleaf Farms, a Nov. 29 news release says....
Alberta Invests $117.7 million More in Irrigation System Upgrades
Following last fall's $815-million investment in irrigation system upgrades, the Alberta government, Canada...
Alberta Innovates Launches Building with BioFibre Program
Photo: Alberta Innovates The $2 million Building with BioFibre program will encourage usage of forest and agricultural...
More Federal Funds for Drought Stricken West
Drought hit farmers in Western Canada will have access to even more AgriRecovery funding, the federal government...
Feds Launch Fund to Support Sustainable Farm Practices
The following piece is from our sister publication, Spud Smart. Canadian farmers will be able to receive support for...