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July 16, 2026

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Cypress County receives funding to strengthen agrifood sector

Olivia Taylor June 26, 2026

Cypress County receives $222,000 to study local agrifood processing and workforce needs under a Canada-Alberta resilience…

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Feds launch $20m food security fund as part of its National Food Security Strategy

Tim Parent June 19, 2026

The federal government has launched a $20 million program to help Canada's most vulnerable have access…

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Competition Bureau launches review of Canada’s food supply chain amid affordability concerns

Tim Parent June 17, 2026

The Competition Bureau is launching an examination of the country's food supply chain as rising grocery…

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Agriculture groups welcome Canada’s commitment to a National Food Security Strategy

Tim Parent June 16, 2026

Several agricultural groups across Canada are welcoming news of a National Food Security Strategy announced by…

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Millarville vendors say consumers are returning to local food

Adeline Aris May 16, 2026

Vendors at the Millarville Spring Market say consumers are turning to local farmers and small businesses…

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Food Price Report

Canadian Families to Spend Nearly $1,000 More on Food in 2026

Tim Parent December 5, 2025

Canada's Food Price Report 2026 shows rising grocery costs will continue to test household budgets, with…

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Public Trust in Canada’s Food System Growing: CCFI

Craig Lester October 29, 2025

The Canadian Centre for Food Integrity says Canadians are feeling more confident about the country’s food…

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RRC Podcast Ep. 3 – July 28 – Canada’s Food System, A Unique Ag Research Platform and A Great Ag Extension

Craig Lester July 28, 2025

In this week's podcast, we talk about the Canada Food System initiative, the revamped Crop Diversification…

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Canada’s Food System Aims to Show the Real Story Behind Every Bite

Tim Parent July 27, 2025

Canada's Food System believes it's time to rethink what it really takes to get food on…

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Tariffs has Alberta’s Food Industry Already Feeling the Pressure

Tim Parent March 4, 2025

The tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on Canada and Mexico are shaking up Alberta's…

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food system

Canadians Divided Around Perception of Canada’s Food System: CCFI

Tim Parent November 21, 2024

The CCFI 2024 Public Trust Research finds that 31% of Canadians believe the food system is…

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New Report Highlights Canadians’ Struggles with Rising Food Costs, Shift in Consumer Behaviour

Tim Parent October 12, 2024

Canadians continue to struggle with rising food costs, according to a report from the Agri-Food Analytics…

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Peru

Gardening School Near Lima, Peru Transforms Community

Craig Lester September 14, 2024

A gardening school, with Alberta connections, has changed the fortunes of countless people in Manchay, Peru…

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flour mill

New Central Alberta Flour Mill to Help Farmers and Serve Consumers

Craig Lester September 7, 2024

A newly announced state-of-the-art flour mill in the Red Deer area will source 230,000 metric tonnes…

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farm fresh

Digital Cookbook Showcases Southern Alberta’s Farm Fresh Flavours

Tim Parent August 18, 2024

Going from farm to table has never been easier with the launch of a new digital…

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water

Farmers in County of Newell Showcase Their Agricultural Practices for Alberta Open Farm Days

Tim Parent August 15, 2024

The County of Newell and its farmers are embracing Alberta Open Farm Days like never before…

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University of Calgary

Agriculture Literacy Program At University of Calgary Gets $1 Million Donation From BMO

Tim Parent July 4, 2024

The Simpson Centre for Food and Agriculture Policy at the University of Calgary has launched the…

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cattle grazing

New Research Finds Cattle Grazing Can Mitigate the Effects of Climate Change

Tim Parent April 27, 2024

Alltech and Archbold formed a research alliance to understand the impact cattle grazing has on the…

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Ranch to Table

Cudlobe Angus first Canadian Farm to join CAB’s Ranch to Table Program

Craig Lester February 25, 2024

Cudlobe Angus is the first Canadian farm to join Certified Angus Beef's Ranch to Table program,…

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calving

BCRC: Calm, Cool, and Collected – Prepare for a Smooth and Healthy Calving Season

Guest Author February 18, 2024

Cows will be calving around the clock. Careful planning becomes important not only for the calves,…

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Latest from Newsline Powered by Cole's Ag

  • Canada’s Pork Sector Launches the Pork Research Hub
  • Meat Processors Welcome National Food Security Strategy but Warn of Export Market Risks and Labour Gaps
  • Grain Growers of Canada Welcomes National Food Security Strategy, Calls for Concrete Action 
  • Grain Growers of Canada signs trilateral industry letter calling for CUSMA renewal and strengthening
  • North American agricultural coalition calls for CUSMA/USMCA renewal as Canadian delegation heads to Capitol Hill
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