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March 1, 2026

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Ontario Farmers to Receive $20M for Market Expansion

Olivia Taylor January 21, 2026

Ontario farmers and food processors are getting $20 million in new funding to help them expand…

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‘The $12-Billion Trade Shift’: FCC Report Maps Out Food Export Diversification

Olivia Taylor October 5, 2025

Canadian farmers have a $12-billion opportunity to diversify exports beyond the U.S., according to a new…

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Changes to AgriStability Program in B.C. Give Farmers More Financial Support

Tim Parent July 29, 2025

Changes to the AgriStability program are in response to ongoing international trade concerns and extreme weather…

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Federal Agriculture Candidates Debate Sector’s Future in CFA-Led Forum

Craig Lester April 20, 2025

Federal candidates debated the future of Canadian ag during the Canadian Federation of Agriculture’s Agriculture Leaders’…

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Government Allocates Millions for Producers Affected by Drought, Wildfires

Tim Parent October 20, 2023

The Canadian government is allocating $219 million to assist farmers and ranchers grappling with the drought…

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Campaign Raises Beef with Health Canada Proposal

Craig Lester June 15, 2022

A proposal by Health Canada to label ground beef and pork as high in saturated fat,…

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Fireside Chats with Erin: Episode 12: Minister Ng

Craig Lester February 6, 2021

In episode 12, Erin chats with Hon. Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and…

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GGC Podcast: Episode 1: Fireside Chat with Erin

Guest Author May 23, 2020

In the inaugural episode, GGC executive director Erin Gowriluk discusses the vision and mission of the…

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The History of Agriculture Service Boards and the Association of Alberta Agriculture Fieldmen

Craig Lester April 13, 2020

A look back at some of the notable moments in the history of Agricultural Service Boards…

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Despite trade issues there’s reason to be optimistic: Vossen

Craig Lester March 7, 2020

Trade has been a massive topic on the agriculture front for a while now, with issues…

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Farmers to receive aid amidst trade dispute with China

Craig Lester May 1, 2019

The Federal Government is increasing the loan limits under the Advanced Payments Program from $400,000 to…

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FarmTech panel set to clear the air over Value Creation

Craig Lester January 30, 2019

The Alberta Seed Growers' Association in partnership with the Alberta Wheat Commission and Alberta Barley Commission…

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RRC Podcast: A look back at 2018 with Alberta Ag Minister Oneil Carlier

Craig Lester December 31, 2018

In this 2018 recap, Alberta Ag Minister Oneil Carlier talks about the rough harvest, the new…

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Farmers and consumers win with creation of Smart Agri-Food Corridor

Craig Lester February 4, 2018

Olds College and Calgary Economic Development partner to attract agricultural business and entrepreneurs to the region…

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Farmers hope Transportation Modernization Act brings accountability

Craig Lester May 26, 2017

The Chair of the Alberta Barley Commission says the Transportation Modernization Act will make sure everyone…

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Solar Energy : A new way of thinking?

Guest Author June 19, 2016

Farmers across Alberta may be looking towards a new way to reduce carbon emissions, and eventually…

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AgCoalition pushes for transparency

Craig Lester June 8, 2016

As the Alberta Government moves forward with the next round of consultations on the Enhanced Protection…

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Over 1,600 Alberta farms now registered with Workers Compensation Board: WCB

Craig Lester January 3, 2016

The new year means new rules for Alberta farms and ranches as the Enhanced Protection for…

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Alberta Government amends Bill 6; second reading goes into the early morning hours

Craig Lester December 8, 2015

As debate rages on in the legislature about Bill 6 and farmers continue to rally and…

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Alberta Agriculture and Forestry Minister denies Bill 6 has been rushed

Craig Lester December 8, 2015

In front of a crowd of around 600 people in Bassano, the Agriculture and Forestry Minister…

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