Funding Announced to Help New B.C. Farmers Grow Their Operations
A new round of funding will give new and early-stage farmers in British Columbia a leg…
Canadian agriculture
RRC Podcast Ep. 12 – A Brief Conversation About the Weather
In the latest RRC Podcast, we have a conversation with Rural Roots Canada meteorologist David Spence…
CropLife Canada Calls on Ottawa to Unlock $100B in Agricultural Growth
CropLife Canada is calling on Ottawa to make agriculture a top priority, urging the federal government…
Federal Agriculture Minister Visits China to Raise Canadian Ag Priorities
Federal agriculture minister Heath MacDonald is visiting China this week to strengthen agricultural ties with one…
Nuffield Canada Announces Its 2026 Scholars
Nuffield Canada has announced its 2026 Scholars, with four standout leaders from Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec…
RRC Podcast Ep. 11 – Agricultural Dispatches from Kenya
In our latest Rural Roots Canada podcast, Craig Lester joins Tim Parent from Kenya, where the…
Canada Strengthens Agricultural Ties with Mexico as Trade Mission Wraps Up
Canada's agricultural trade mission to Mexico has wrapped up, as the two nations strengthen agricultural ties…
CFIA Updates Food and Animal Regulations to Support Ag Sector Growth
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is giving Canada's agriculture industry a little more breathing room…
RRC Podcast Ep. 10 – Rooted in Learning: Discussing Ag Education in Canada
In this episode of the RRC Podcast, we sit down with the newest members of the…
China: Canola tariffs will go if Canada drops EV tariffs
Premiers of Saskatchewan, Manitoba urge Ottawa to drop tariffs on Chinese-made EVs in wake of comments…
New Canadian Dairy Hub Puts Research and Best Practices at Farmers’ Fingertips
Canadian dairy farmers now have a new digital tool designed to make research easier to access…
Saskatchewan Establishes Farm Land Ownership Advisory Committee
The Government of Saskatchewan has established a new advisory committee to review and strengthen the province's…
RRC Podcast Ep. 9 – On the Road, Homes on the Range, and the Return of Peavey Mart
In this RRC podcast, we talk ag-tech innovation as part of an RRC project with CAAIN,…
New Port of Vancouver Facility Expands Canada’s Canola Exports
Canada's canola farmers are getting a boost to their export options with the opening of a…
UPDATED: Peavey Mart Looks at Reopening More Stores Across Canada
Peavey Mart has announced it's looking to reopen more stores across Canada as it prepares to…
Seed, Feed and Faith: The Unexpected Network Supporting Farmers’ Mental Health
When it comes to mental health, farmers are unlikely to call a counsellor or crisis line…
RRC Podcast Ep. 8 – Sept 19 – Agriculture & Nation-Building with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois
In the latest RRC Podcast, we chat with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois to discuss why agriculture was…
Make Your Acres Count! Campaign Encourages Farmers to Register Their Farmland
The Make Your Acres Count! campaign encourages farmers to register their farmland under the 4R Nutrient…
Showcasing the Ancient Tradition of Sheep Shearing
Sheep shearing is an ancient tradition dating back to the earliest days of agriculture and in…
Canada’s Canola Sector Calls For Diversification Amid New Chinese Tariffs
With China imposing news duties on Canadian canola, industry leaders say it underscores the need for…