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"Overweight kids - yup, part of modern agbiz technology includes strapping some poor,…"

John Schwartzentruber replied Jan 10, 2011 to Food Inc. on the CBC. Did anyone see it and what did you think?

10 Jan 13, 2011
Reply by Bristow

"A non-farming friend of mine doesn't like the cost of farm programs but has no objec…"

John Schwartzentruber replied Jan 7, 2011 to Canadians Have Positive Perceptions of Farming. Do you agree? Why?

4 Jan 7, 2011
Reply by Dale Ketcheson

"Government interventions have historically had a way of insulating producers from th…"

John Schwartzentruber replied Jan 4, 2011 to What Was The Ontario Agriculture Top News Story Of The Year? Any suggestions?

12 Jan 15, 2011
Reply by Roadrunner

"Thank you to MP Joe Comartin (NDP, Windsor Tecumseh) for presenting to the House the…"

John Schwartzentruber replied Dec 10, 2010 to Petition to Fast Track Cattlemen's BSE Class Action Suit.

12 Jan 6, 2011
Reply by OntAG Admin

"Thank you for clarifying the context of that figure for us. However, I fail to see h…"

John Schwartzentruber replied Dec 6, 2010 to Video Interview: Ernie Hardeman MPP Opinions on Pork, Beef Price Risk Management Program

7 Dec 17, 2010
Reply by Roadrunner

"If I am not mistaken, it was stated at the Farmers Matter meeting that when the APP…"

John Schwartzentruber replied Dec 3, 2010 to Video Interview: Ernie Hardeman MPP Opinions on Pork, Beef Price Risk Management Program

7 Dec 17, 2010
Reply by Roadrunner

"Elliott Wave would give it one more decent shot up before it winds back down. My wil…"

John Schwartzentruber replied Nov 11, 2010 to Farms.com Risk Management Chart of the week

1 Nov 11, 2010
Reply by John Schwartzentruber

"It would appear that the legal system definitely views as a serious threat those who…"

John Schwartzentruber replied Nov 9, 2010 to A plea from one of your own.

4 Nov 9, 2010
Reply by John Schwartzentruber

"I am sorry for how things have turned out for you. Many share your frustration with…"

John Schwartzentruber replied Nov 2, 2010 to Good bye

4 Nov 9, 2010
Reply by Bristow

"From the Manitoba Co-operator. Calls for BSE settlement reach Commons Staff 10/7/2…"

John Schwartzentruber replied Oct 14, 2010 to Petition to Fast Track Cattlemen's BSE Class Action Suit.

12 Jan 6, 2011
Reply by OntAG Admin

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Attention agricultural producers and agrologists: We need your input on publicly available agronomic resources to inform future funding and research! Please click on the following link to answer the short online survey:  https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/AgronomyResourcesSurvey The  Agronomy Resources Survey, conducted through the College of Agriculture and Bioresources at the University of Saskatchewan, studies the outcomes of public and producer investment in agronomic research. This survey is intended for both agricultural producers and agrologists. The purpose of this project is to evaluate the impact of agronomic resources developed through research co-funded by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, as part of due diligence to ensure the effective use of public and producer funds. The results of this impact assessment study will provide insight to policy makers and researchers on what agronomic resources are useful to producers and agrologists which can then inform future funding of res

Twelve USask students receive Sask Wheat 2024-2025 scholarships and awards

The Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) committed $165,000 to six undergraduate and six graduate student awards and scholarships to students at the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) College of Agriculture and Bioresources in 2024. That brought Sask Wheat’s total commitment to student scholarships and awards to $1,055,000 since 2015. Sask Wheat’s objective when establishing the Sask Wheat Undergraduate Awards and Scholarships and Graduate Scholarships at USask was to assist in the education of Agriculture and Bioresources students, strengthening the development of Saskatchewan’s next generation of producers, agronomists, and researchers. Further, the graduate scholarships enhance the college’s research capabilities and complement research being undertaken by the faculty.

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