When I first entered the seed sector, I was fortunate to have the guidance of my father-in-law, Calvin Pitura, who had...
Perspectives
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...
Why Should You Invest in New Genetics? Watch Last Week’s Panel Discussion to Find Out
Featured photo: Last week's panel discussion at the CrossRoads Crop Conference featured Alberta Seed Guide Editor Marc...
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...