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Manitoba Crop Alliance awards 2024-25 high school bursaries

Manitoba Crop Alliance (MCA) has awarded six graduating high school students from Manitoba with bursaries valued at $1,000 each. The six bursary recipients are Rylan Wubbe from La Riviere, Peyton Tolton from Kenton, Caroline Anne McConnell from Cromer, Taylor Unrau from Douglas, Dane Bergen from Carman, and Elizabeth Woodason from Erickson. “I’d like to congratulate this year’s high school bursary recipients and wish them all the best as they continue their education,” says MCA chair Jonothan Hodson. “MCA is proud to support agriculture’s next generation, and I can’t wait to see these promising, young individuals make their mark on our industry.” MCA established these bursaries to assist graduating high school students within the province of Manitoba who are planning on continuing their education at a Canadian college or university in a field that will benefit the agriculture sector. MCA also awards annual bursaries valued at $2,000 each to post-secondary students enrolled in agricul

Let’s Grow Canada Joint Initiative: Staking a Claim for Agriculture in the Government Mandate

CCA joined other national agricultural organizations to write an open letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney outlining the opportunities of Canadian agriculture as an economic growth sector. We all look forward to opportunities to work with the government to assure Canadian agriculture is an economic priority. “The Canadian Cattle Association is proud to join with other national agricultural organizations in calling on the Government of Canada to make Canadian agriculture an economic priority. There is a lot of opportunity to work together to see economic growth for the beef cattle sector, diversify our trade, and build a profitable and sustainable industry for farmers and ranchers now and in the future. The world needs more Canada and working together we can grow the herd, and the Canadian economy.”

Butchery Team Canada at the 2025 World Butchers’ Challenge

Earlier this year, Alberta Pork had the honour of serving as a regional sponsor for Butchery Team Canada at the 2025 World Butchers’ Challenge (WBC), held March 30–31, 2025 in Paris, France. Known as the “Olympics of Meat,” this prestigious event brought together 18 of the world’s best national butchery teams to compete in an intense display of craftsmanship, precision, and creativity. We are incredibly proud to share that Butchery Team Canada ranked 5th in the world—a remarkable achievement that highlights the team’s talent, hard work, and dedication to their craft. As the provincial organization representing Alberta’s hog producers, Alberta Pork was thrilled to support Team Canada on this global stage. Our sponsorship reflects our core commitment to excellence, innovation, and promoting the people who help bring Alberta pork from farms to tables across the world. Representing Alberta on the team was Edmonton’s own Corey Meyer of Acme Meat Market—a third-generation butcher and NAIT

Applications Open for Grains Innovation Fund 2026

Grain Farmers of Ontario launches the 2026 Grains Innovation Fund with $75,000 grants, supporting innovative projects in food processing, renewable energy, and grain-based solutions.

Bruce County Hosts Animal Rescue Training

Bruce County firefighters received hands-on animal rescue training led by Equine Guelph. The program builds rural emergency skills and prioritizes safety for both animals and rescuers.