PHOTO: John Conrad is Alberta Agriculture's assistant deputy minister of primary agriculture. As one of the key...
Perspectives
You Can Help Fight Fear With Facts: Michele Payn’s Challenge to Farmers
PHOTO: Speaker and author MIchele Payn addresses the crowd today at the CrossRoads Crop Conference. When Michele Payn...
Why Should You Invest in New Genetics? Watch our Panel Discussion to Find Out
Featured photo: Last week's panel discussion at the CrossRoads Crop Conference featured Alberta Seed Guide Editor Marc...
The Rail Dispute is Over. Now It’s Time to Stop Leaving Farmers and Consumers High and Dry
Last week’s railway work stoppage was a wake-up call. Farmers were anxious about getting their wheat to market,...
The Lab Meets the Field: Some Quick Takeaways from our AgSmart Panel Discussion
PHOTO: Jeremy Boychyn addresses the crowd while panelists Russell Wildeman, Lori Oatway and Jennifer Zantinge look on....
Why the CSGA Experienced Seed Grower Program will Make You Better at Your Job
When I first entered the seed sector, I was fortunate to have the guidance of my father-in-law, Calvin Pitura, who had...
Alberta Grains’ First Executive Director is in Learning Mode
In the world of Alberta agriculture, leadership is pivotal. Mike Flynn, the newly appointed executive director of...
Returning to the Land — An Indigenous Story
Indigenous people yearn to farm, and while some are making strides, others are still searching. For Indigenous people,...
Looking Towards a Greener Future for Ag
What is the carbon economy and is it really viable for agriculture? A discussion with Joy Agnew. Editor’s note: This...
Wayne Gale Asks: How Did Dan Barber Get It So Wrong?
By now, I’m sure most of you have seen the New York Times opinion piece by Celebrity Chef Dan Barber. Barber makes...
Who is the Farmer of 2040?
One research firm set out to better understand the psychology of the farmers who are most likely to lead the industry...
Does the CSGA Need a New Membership Model?
It’s common knowledge that the Canadian Seed Growers Association has 3,500 members. But is that really the case? It...