RRC Podcast Ep. 16 – On Location at AWC East in Niagara Falls
On this RRC Podcast, Craig Lester joins Tim Parent from the AWC East conference in Niagara…
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RRC Podcast Ep. 15 – Talking Spuds at the Potato Growers of Alberta Conference
On the latest RRC podcast, Craig Lester & Tim Parent dig into a spud-tacular season at…
B.C. Expands Support for Farm Water Storage as Drought Threats Persist
Farmers and communities across British Columbia are getting more help to secure their water supplies as…
Ottawa and Manitoba Launch Pilot Program to Reward Sustainable Farming
The federal and Manitoba governments have launched a new pilot program that encourages and rewards sustainable…
RRC Podcast Ep. 14 – From Farmfair to Farm Safety
In the latest RRC Podcast, harvest’s done, but ag conference season’s on! We talk Farmfair, Advancing…
RRC Podcast Ep. 13 – On Location at Agri-Trade
On this special edition of the RRC podcast, Craig Lester joins Tim Parent from the Agri-Trade…
Avian Flu Confirmed in Small Poultry Flock in Bonnyville, Alberta
A highly pathogenic strain of avian flu was found in a domestic poultry flock in the…
Farmgate Milk Prices Set to Rise in 2026
The increase means the cost of milk used to make products like cheese, yogurt, and butter…
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…
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…