The Canadian Agricultural HR Council (CAHRC) is one of 14 groups set to receive federal funding to develop sector-specific information and HR tools to support workforce development, the federal government announced on March 9.
Canadian Agricultural HR Council gets federal funds for workforce development tools
Innovation takes centre stage at record-breaking Ag Expo
The three-day event hit maximum capacity as producers gathered in Lethbridge to navigate future of ag
Reading Time: 3 minutes Lethbridge event hits capacity with 326 global exhibitors showcasing the latest ag tech, innovation and the 129th North American Seed Fair.
Rural Alberta gets further boost to internet connectivity
Broadband Strategy inches province closer to 100 per cent connectivity for rural residents
Reading Time: 2 minutes The province and feds join forces to help remote/rural Albertans get connected to reliable high-speed internet through its Broadband Strategy.
Alberta farmer invited to World Economic Forum
Regenerative practices at Perry Family Farm reach global prominence at international conference
Reading Time: 2 minutes Southern Albertan farmer’s regenerative agricultural practices featured on panels at Davos where nations come together in partnership.
Seeds Canada announces Dan Wright as new CEO
Seeds Canada has announced Dan Wright as its new chief executive officer.
Gen Z creates ag hiring challenges
Proper training and on-boarding are seen as key to keeping the younger generation in agriculture long term
Reading Time: 4 minutes Agricultural employers may need to think outside the box to attract and retain Gen Z employees back to the rural lifestyle
New Alberta funding for program hopes to further unlock agritourism industry in province
Reading Time: 2 minutes Alberta Farm Fresh Producers Association is launching a new initiative thanks to $300,000 of provincial funding to bolster Alberta’s smaller scale family farms and agritourism sector.
Getting industries on the same page
Southern Alberta farmer making his way into world of technological software with new app for pollinators
Reading Time: 2 minutes New app which southern Alberta farmer helped design helps those in the pollination industry navigate work schedules and chemical safety
CP Farms showcases its spud production
Open Farm Days in Alberta continues to showcase importance of agriculture and agritourism to general public
Reading Time: 4 minutes CP Farms opens its doors to showcase potato production during Alberta’s Open Farm Days.
Anti-separatist movement targets rural Alberta
Alberta Forever Canada petition campaign expects to be full steam ahead as it makes it way to agricultural areas
Reading Time: 5 minutes The Alberta Forever Canada campaign has gained plenty of momentum throughout the province, especially in rural areas, and former deputy premier Thomas Lukaszuk wants to make sure agriculture is a key part of the conversation.