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AALP's Blog – February 2011 Archive (4)

AALP Class 13 International Study Tour to Guatemala and Belize – February 26 & 27, 2011

February 26, 2011 - Best Last Day in Guatemala Ever! Another beautiful sunny hot day in Guatemala; we actually haven’t seen rain since we arrived. The mornings have been cool and pleasant, and the last two mornings we were able to have breakfast under a huge 60-foot-high thatch roofed mezzanine overlooking Lake Peten Itza. The lake has a turquoise hue from the limestone base.…

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Added by AALP on February 27, 2011 at 5:00pm — 2 Comments

AALP Class 13 International Study Tour to Guatemala and Belize – February 24 & 25, 2011

February 24, 2011 - Go DIEGO GO!!! Can’t stop thinking about the kids and the cartoon character Diego the animal rescuer, as we took the plane, the bus, the boat and seemingly endless uphill hike (with luggage) to arrive at ARCAS animal rescue shelter at a balmy 32 degrees Celsius.



ARCAS is a wonderful place where we found very passionate people. It is an NGO…

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Added by AALP on February 27, 2011 at 4:30pm — 2 Comments

AALP Class 13 International Study Tour to Guatemala and Belize – February 22 & 23, 2011

February 22, 2011 - Today felt like we truly started our AALP International Study Tour. We woke up in Antigua, the original capital of Guatemala, which is surrounded by three active volcanoes. We even saw some smoke from one of them from the roof of our hotel.



We did not know what to expect from our visit at CasaSito, a non-governmental organization working with…

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Added by AALP on February 24, 2011 at 12:00pm — 1 Comment

AALP Class 13 International Study Tour to Guatemala and Belize – February 20 & 21, 2011

As AALP Class 13 gathered for departure from Pearson Airport early on the morning of Sunday February 20, the group soon realized that flights were running late and that American Airlines would be redirecting the flight. John Borland and Bonnie den Haan were first in the check in line and were sent to Dallas while all of the others were sent to Miami on a later flight. Bonnie and John arrived safely in Guatemala City on Sunday evening, while the remainder of the class overnighted in Florida…

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Added by AALP on February 21, 2011 at 3:00pm — 1 Comment

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

Drive Away Hunger partners donate 514 million meals to fight food insecurity

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is pleased to announce that Drive Away Hunger partners have more than doubled their contributions from last year and donated 514 million meals in 2024. Justine Hendricks, FCC president and CEO, announced the results at the Future of Food conference in Ottawa. "This year's amazing results are a testament to the hard work and unwavering dedication of Drive Away Hunger partners across the agriculture and food industry in Canada," said Justine Hendricks, FCC president and CEO. "The industry has united through Drive Away Hunger, and the sheer number of meals donated highlights the considerable impact of this collective effort." The HungerCount 2024 report from Food Banks Canada revealed over two million visits to food banks nationwide in March last year. It's FCC's goal to encourage more collaboration and innovation to get food to those who need it and address important issues like food waste. "Drive Away Hunger demonstrates the power of industry collaboration,

SSC Security Services Corp. Announces Q1 FY2025 Results with Increased Gross Margins and Continued Share Buybacks

 SSC Security Services Corp. ("SSC" or the "Company) (TSXV: SECU) (OTCQX: SECUF), a national provider of cyber, physical and electronic security services to commercial, industrial and public sector clients across Canada, is pleased to release its results for the first quarter ended December 31, 2024. All figures are presented in Canadian dollars.  "Our first quarter results came in as expected.  We are seeing improved profitability from stronger margins as a result of careful expense management. We continue to buy back our shares and take a disciplined approach to acquisitions.  Our objective is always to protect our cash and be opportunistic in our efforts to grow the company. We continue to be well capitalised and debt free", said Chairman and CEO Doug Emsley. Key Highlights for Q1 2025: Improved Margins- Gross profit for the quarter ended December 31, 2024 was $5.0 million (17.1%) up from $4.9 million (15.7% of revenue) during the same quarter last year.  34th Consecutive Quarter

Alberta Federation of Agriculture Appoints Aaron Stein as Executive Director

The Alberta Federation of Agriculture (AFA) is excited to announce the appointment of Aaron Stein as its new Executive Director. This appointment is an important milestone as the AFA continues its mission to be the leading advocate for Alberta's agricultural producers. Aaron brings a wealth of experience in agriculture and business. He has held leadership roles across several sectors, including founding and managing Alberta's first private Commercial Composting Facility, and leading marketing initiatives at Marketing Specialties, a firm focused on supporting the agricultural sector. Additionally, Aaron has extensive experience with Invitrogen Corporation, where he managed a portfolio of biotechnology products tailored for agriculture. "Aaron's combination of leadership, business acumen, and a passion for agriculture makes him the perfect fit to lead the AFA," said Lynn Jacobson, President of the AFA. "We're confident his expertise will be crucial in advancing our work in representing

A Google Maps of your Dinner Plate

an interactive web application tracks the produce flows of 18 fruits and 16 vegetables

Bioenterprise Canada Launches Second Round of the Grow Ontario Accelerator Hub (GOAH) Initiative

Bioenterprise Canada is pleased to announce the launch of the second round of the Grow Ontario Accelerator Hub (GOAH) Initiative.

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