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CFFO Blog's Blog – April 2013 Archive (2)

The CFFO Commentary: Educating Youth about Agriculture more Important than Ever

By Nathan Stevens

April 12, 2013

 

The recent Ontario Agri-food Education (OAFE) annual meeting underscored the importance of providing learning opportunities to children about the food system that keep store shelves – and their bellies – filled. The fact of the matter is that most children today lack any direct connection to farm life anymore.  Yet there are important opportunities and challenges…
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Added by CFFO Blog on April 15, 2013 at 7:26am — No Comments

Leadership is a Key to Agriculture’s Future Success

The future success of agriculture in this province will depend on many factors. There are some factors that are far beyond our control, like the weather in the Midwestern United States, but there are some where we can take pro-active steps. As a sector, we often consider the physical factors that impact our businesses, but we do not always consider other factors including developing quality leadership for the future.



Agriculture needs a variety of leaders that can look at a broad… Continue

Added by CFFO Blog on April 5, 2013 at 1:45am — No Comments

Agriculture Headlines from Farms.com Canada East News - click on title for full story

Ag Salary Benchmarking: How Agribusinesses Set Competitive Pay

In a tightening labor market, agribusinesses are turning to specialized salary benchmarking tools to set competitive compensation and retain top talent across agriculture and food sectors.

Ontario Grain Farmers Open 2026 Legacy Scholarship

The 2026 Grain Farmers of Ontario Legacy Scholarship offers financial support to eligible Ontario students pursuing post-secondary studies that contribute to the future of the grain and agri food sector

CROPLAN Expands Canola Portfolio with Brevant® Hybrids

CROPLAN expands its canola lineup by adding proven Brevant® hybrids, providing Canadian growers and independent retailers with reliable seed choices for the 2027 growing season.

From Tractors to Putting Livestock at Risk: The Rising Cyber Risk Facing Canadian Farms

Canadian farms are becoming cyber targets. Experts urge better awareness training and faster response to protect livestock food systems and farm technology.

Western Canadian Wheat and Barley Breeding Groups Push for New Long-Term Vision

Western Canadian wheat and barley breeding groups say the sector is at an “inflection point” and needs a renewed, collaborative vision to keep delivering better varieties for farmers and end-use customers. The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition recently brought together stakeholders directly involved in wheat and barley plant breeding in Winnipeg to discuss the future of the sector. Participants included the Canadian Barley Research Coalition, Seeds Canada, the University of Manitoba, the University of Saskatchewan Crop Development Centre and the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Alberta. In a joint statement Thursday, the groups said they agreed that Western Canada’s wheat and barley breeding system should be innovation-driven, while allowing collaboration and competition to exist side by side. The shared goal is to attract more diverse investment and provide farmers with a wider choice of superior, field-ready varieties that meet market

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