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The new Living Lab – Racines d’avenir
Learn about the new Living Lab – Racines d’avenir taking place in Quebec and led by the Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA). Numerous producers, scientists and other partners from the agricultural sector are testing, evaluating and co-developing innovations to find sustainable solutions to fight climate change.
The new Living Lab – Lait carboneutre project
Learn more about the new Living Lab – Lait carboneutre project led by the Producteurs de lait du Québec. This collaborative project brings together producers, scientists and other dairy industry partners to improve the carbon footprint of dairy farms. Innovative practices will be co-developed, tested, evaluated and improved throughout the project to find sustainable solutions to fight climate change.
New AgriScience Project supporting cereal and oilseed producers in Atlantic Canada
A longstanding partnership between Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Atlantic Grains Council, Maritimes provinces and producers continues with a new injection of funding.
On-the-farm with On-Farm Climate Action Fund: Barnyard Organics expand rotational grazing footprint to build healthy soils
Barnyard Organics received funding under the Agricultural Climate Solutions On-Farm Climate Action Fund to adopt efficient rotational grazing practices that can help improve soil health, carbon capture, yield and biodiversity.
Science at the heart of vegetable production in Quebec
On March 21, 2024, the Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Research and Development Centre organized a networking event with farmers and other stakeholders from Quebec’s produce industry. This was an opportunity to showcase the research done by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada research scientists!
Want to get involved in the Efficient Fertilizer Consortium? Here’s how!
Sector stakeholders and academic partners take note: there are funding, membership and advisory opportunities with the Efficient Fertilizer Consortium coming your way.
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| Title | First Published Date | Abstract | Month | Type | Full abstract hidden column | Keywords hidden column |
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| The new Living Lab – Racines d’avenir | 2024-10-10 | Learn about the new Living Lab – Racines d’avenir taking place in Quebec and led by the Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA). Numerous producers, scientists and other partners from the agricultural sector are testing, evaluating and co-developing innovations to find sustainable solutions to fight climate change. | October | Article | ||
| The new Living Lab – Lait carboneutre project | 2024-10-10 | Learn more about the new Living Lab – Lait carboneutre project led by the Producteurs de lait du Québec. This collaborative project brings together producers, scientists and other dairy industry partners to improve the carbon footprint of dairy farms. Innovative practices will be co-developed, tested, evaluated and improved throughout the project to find sustainable solutions to fight climate change. | October | Article | ||
| New AgriScience Project supporting cereal and oilseed producers in Atlantic Canada | 2024-10-08 | A longstanding partnership between Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Atlantic Grains Council, Maritimes provinces and producers continues with a new injection of funding. | October | Article | ||
| On-the-farm with On-Farm Climate Action Fund: Barnyard Organics expand rotational grazing footprint to build health soils | 2024-09-25 | Barnyard Organics received funding under the Agricultural Climate Solutions On-Farm Climate Action Fund to adopt efficient rotational grazing practices that can help improve soil health, carbon capture, yield and biodiversity. | September | Article | ||
| Science at the heart of vegetable production in Quebec | 2024-08-01 | On March 21, 2024, the Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Research and Development Centre organized a networking event with farmers and other stakeholders from Quebec’s produce industry. This was an opportunity to showcase the research done by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada research scientists! | August | Article | ||
| Want to get involved in the Efficient Fertilizer Consortium? Here’s how! | 2024-07-25 | Sector stakeholders and academic partners take note: there are funding, membership and advisory opportunities with the Efficient Fertilizer Consortium coming your way. | July | Article | ||
| Cooking up hope: Kolade Boboye nourishes hearts with Hope Blooms’ community kitchen | 2024-07-09 | As a child, volunteering with Hope Blooms helped Kolade Boboye connect with his new community. Several years and one global pandemic later, he’s working to feed and reconnect his community. | July | Article | ||
| Research drives the future of Quebec's greenhouse vegetable sector | 2024-06-18 | On March 19, researchers, greenhouse growers and other stakeholders gathered at our Saint-Hyacinthe Research and Development Centre for a networking event. Learn more about the challenges and research priorities of Quebec's greenhouse vegetable sector! | June | Article | ||
| Episode 030 - Science vs. food waste | 2024-06-13 | Can we make biodegradable plastics using food waste? Can we control disease in crops and eliminate food borne pathogens using just hydrogen peroxide, ozone and UV rays? Yes, we can! Meet the two grand prize winners of the Food Waste Reduction Challenge – in the novel technology stream -- who proved we can do this and more. | June | Podcast | ||
| Sowing seeds of collaboration: Nova Scotia farmers, researchers and partners tackling climate change with living lab project | 2024-06-13 | Farmers and researchers across Canada are joining forces to mitigate climate change. Discover how their collaborative efforts and solutions under the Agricultural Climate Solutions – Living Labs program are shaping the future of agriculture in Nova Scotia. | June | ARticle | ||
| Ready for round two? AAFC researchers fielding guesses from farmers for another #AAFCPlowdownChallenge | 2024-05-06 | The initiative returns for another season and is one of the many ways AAFC and farmers are continuing to act as stewards of the land, working towards an even more sustainable agricultural sector. | May | Article | ||
| Research uncorked: Dr. Tom Lowery’s lifetime of discoveries help protect B.C.’s wine industry from pests | 2024-04-04 | A chance encounter changed the course of Thomas Lowery’s (Ph.D.) research, giving him the opportunity to help Canadian winemakers. Find out how he changed the industry by fighting an unwanted visitor. | Avril | Article | ||
| Sowing seeds in Sault Ste. Marie: Colin Templeton looks to the stars to grow crops in a Northern Ontario winter | 2024-03-22 | Gardening in the snow and sleet of Sault Ste. Marie seems impossible, but Colin Templeton has figured out how to do it. Learn how he grows food in unconventional ways and gives back to his community. | Mars | Article | ||
| Pairing trees with crops: a profitable combination for the climate | 2024-03-19 | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada scientists highlight Natural Climate Solutions. By adopting agroforestry practices, ranches and farms can reduce their greenhouse gas emissions while remaining profitable. | Mars | Article | ||
| Cultivating knowledge: Education and the Canadian Agricultural Youth Council | 2024-03-14 | Agricultural education is more important than ever and these members of the Canadian Agricultural Youth Council are spreading the knowledge. Find out how they make a difference every day. | Mars | Article | ||
| Episode 028 - Is that a robot in your field? | 2024-03-12 | Ag-robotics specialists Chuck Baresich believes you'll have a robot in your field sooner than you think. What will they do? How will they add value to your farm? Chuck paints a picture of that future. And what is the government doing to help the agricultural sector be ready for those robots? Marco Valicenti, Director General of Innovation Programs Directorate and Brett Maxwell, Director of Strategic Policy Branch explain how Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's programs are enabling that future. | March | Podcast | ||
| Canada and France bring together agroecosystem living labs from across the globe | 2024-03-01 | The first International Forum on Agroecosystem Living Labs welcomed over 240 attendees from around the world and highlighted the key role of living labs in reaching global climate targets. | March | Article | ||
| Get funding to help meet export requirements | 2024-02-27 | Ready to export your food products internationally but red tape is getting in your way? Funding from the AgriAssurance Program can help your Small and Medium-sized Enterprises receive certification to meet foreign regulatory requirements. | February | Article | ||
| Newfoundland and Labrador farmers, researchers, and partners working closer than ever to tackle climate change | 2024-02-16 | The Living Lab – Newfoundland and Labrador is a five-year project that began in 2022 and focuses on developing cropping, fertilization, and soil-conditioning solutions for combatting climate change on farms across the province. | February | Article | ||
| Making history, everyday: Toronto Black Farmers Collective | 2024-02-14 | Since 2013, Jacqueline Dwyer and Noel Livingston, founders of Toronto Black Farmers Collective, have continued to make history every day through their dedication to feeding their community. | February | Video | ||
| Episode 027 -Hiring smart: The labour shortage issue | 2024-02-14 | Hear from two innovators who are successfully tackling labor shortages in our sector: one at the national level with an all-encompassing, all-stakeholders-engaged strategy; and the other on a regional level with a smart program for hiring and settling new immigrants into a rural community. | February | Podcast | ||
| One farmer gets bragging rights but everyone is a winner with the AAFC plowdown challenge | 2024-02-09 | This initiative is one of the many ways AAFC and farmers are continuing to act as stewards of the land, working towards an even more sustainable agricultural sector. | February | Article | ||
| A brief history of wheat part 2: How Canadian wheat warrior Margaret Newton helped fight against a rusty menace | 2024-02-08 | From being one of the few women in her class to producing record-breaking harvests, Margaret Newton’s accomplishments are unparalleled. Read about her fight against wheat stem rust, a crop disease that plagued fields across the Prairies. | February | Article | ||
| New living lab on Prince Edward Island builds on farm-sector collaboration, with sights set on reducing greenhouse gas emissions | 2024-01-19 |
The new Living Lab – PEI is led by the East Prince Agri-Environment Association with support from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and more than 25 other agriculture, government, watershed, environmental, and academic partners. |
January | Article | ||
| Episode 026 -Straight talk about pesticides | 2024-01-17 | How is pesticide use evolving on farms? What are maximum residue limits? How does the government determine what is safe? Brian Rideout, a fruit and vegetable grower from Ontario, explains how pesticide use has changed on his farm in the last 20 years. And Fred Bissonnette, Executive Director of the Pest Management Regulatory Agency, explains the regulations behind pesticide use in Canada. Let’s dig in! | January | Podcast | ||
| A brief history of wheat part 1: How Canadian wheat warrior Charles Saunders helped develop one of the world’s most important crops | 2024-01-12 | From the Prairies to our plates, wheat’s kind of a big deal. Learn more about Canada’s golden grains guided by the resilience and innovation of the unsung hero, Charles Saunders. | January | Article | ||
| One Salad at a Time: Rural Communities on the Prairies Benefit from Local Food Infrastructure Fund | 2023-12-20 | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Local Food Infrastructure Fund (LFIF) brings food security and education to two communities in rural and remote Alberta and Saskatchewan. | December | Article | ||
| On-the-farm with On-Farm Climate Action Fund: Newfoundland farmer’s thriving crops thanks to cover cropping | 2023-12-13 | Curtis Jennings and his business partner, David Goodyear, transformed their soil at Fixed Vegetables and Seed by using cover cropping methods. Curtis retells their cover cropping journey from funding under the Agricultural Climate Solutions On-Farm Climate Action Fund. | December | Article | ||
| AAFC welcomes Prince Edward Island agriculture industry to Harrington Research Farm | 2023-12-12 | Prince Edward Island farmers, agriculture industry organizations, academia, scientists, and more, enjoy a tour of the 800-acre AAFC Harrington Research Farm. | December | Article | ||
| Activities to stimulate research and foster exchanges with Quebec farmers | 2023-12-08 | Discover the knowledge transfer and networking activities that took place with agricultural producers in 2023 in Quebec. Learn more about AAFC scientists’ commitment to addressing the sector’s challenges and priorities. | December | Article | ||
| The green oasis: How Betty Kogvik and the Gjoa Haven community grew fresh produce in a frozen climate | 2023-12-04 |
For Betty Kogvik, growing anything is possible under the right conditions. Read Betty’s inspiring story and discover how she’s helping her community, one green thumb at a time. |
December | Article | community, indigenous science, arctic research | |
| Accepting applications to the Agricultural Methane Reduction Challenge | 2023-11-30 | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada invests in innovative, scalable and economically viable practices, processes, and technologies that reduce enteric methane emissions from the cattle sector, specifically cow-calf operations, feedlot, and dairy. | November | Article | ||
| Learning partnership is power: Thousands of students in Atlantic Canada learn about careers at AAFC through Agriculture in the Classroom | 2023-11-06 | AAFC employees in Atlantic Canada teamed-up with their provincial Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC) programs and headed to schools across New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador. Take a look back at AAFC’s collaboration with AITC in Atlantic Canada! | November | Article | community, growth | |
| A bountiful garden: Sophie Wood grows vegetables and confidence at a local community farm | 2023-11-01 | With high school graduation looming, Sophie found herself wondering what would come next. With help from The Reena Foundation, she's flourishing in her community garden. Read more about her story. | November | Article | community, growth, garden | |
| Power to the pomace: Kirk Moir upcycles wine waste to pair flavour with sustainability | 2023-10-13 | Crush Dynamics is changing the way we see the waste of wine. Read their story about how the team is uncorking the hidden flavours within the pomace through AAFC's Food Waste Reduction Challenge. | October | Article | upcycling, wine, food waste reduction | |
| The organic dynamic: Dr. Myriam Fernandez champions organic agriculture in a changing Prairie climate | 2023-09-22 | Championing organic agriculture is more than a job for Dr. Myriam Fernandez—it's her passion. Read all about how she has worked to change the mindset on organics. | September | Article | organic agriculture, women in science | |
| Farming the future: Innovation and the Canadian Agricultural Youth Council | 2023-06-05 | The Canadian Agricultural Youth Council represents the next generation of agriculture professionals. They are farming's future and are embracing the latest technology to promote sustainable and productive agriculture in Canada and around the world. Read their stories here. | June | Article | Innovation, Youth, Sustainability | |
| 60 years of science: Dr. Umesh Gupta receives Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal | 2023-10-30 | AAFC Emeritus Research Scientist is rewarded for more than 60 years of agriculture research and dedication to community on Prince Edward Island. | October | Article | ||
| Two AAFC scientists top Canada's 2023 list of influential women in agriculture | 2023-10-27 | Research Scientists, Dr. Ana Badea in Manitoba and Dr. Judith Nyiraneza on Prince Edward Island, are honoured in this year's crop of Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture. | October | Article | ||
| On the farm with On-Farm Climate Action Fund: Nova Scotia farmer recaps rewards of program | 2023-08-28 | Nick van Vulpen, owner of van Vulpen Farms Ltd, and his son, Denzel, help the farm tackle climate change by adopting beneficial management practices in nitrogen management and rotational grazing through funding under the Agricultural Climate Solutions On-Farm Climate Action Fund. | August | Article | ||
| Beyond research results, one of Living Lab – Atlantic’s greatest accomplishments is the collaboration between farmers and scientists | 2023-08-25 | With Living Lab – Atlantic now complete, participants are reflecting on the project, its approach, and its successes for farmers and researchers. | August | Article | ||
| On-the-farm with On-Farm Climate Action Fund: Prince Edward Island farmer praises cover crop payoff to farmers and the environment | 2023-08-23 | Francis Farms receives funding under the Agricultural Climate Solutions On-Farm Climate Action Fund for cover crop practices that can help improve soil health, reduce soil erosion, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. | August | Article | ||
| Swallows and avian influenza: assessing transmission risk to poultry | 2023-07-21 | Avian influenza is a concern for poultry farmers across the country. Disease surveillance partners tested hundreds of swallows nesting around agricultural facilities in eastern Canada to understand if this species is responsible for spreading disease to farms. | July | Article | ||
| How we protect crop biodiversity for climate resilience | 2023-06-28 | Read Canada's Country Report on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture! This report is part of a global effort to protect and use the biodiversity of crop plants and their wild relatives in the face of climate change. It helps increase food security while supporting agriculture and the environment. | June | Article | ||
| Canada Brand | 2023-06-26 | It's more than a symbol, it's a story of our Canadian values, it evokes trust in our world-class, sustainable production systems, and it creates excitement and demand for our unique offerings. | June | Video | ||
| Donation nation: AAFC Research and Development Centres across Canada leading a project to donate surplus crops | 2023-06-23 | AAFC Research and Development Centres realize the potential to reduce food waste by donating surplus crops to local food banks. | June | Article | ||
| Budget 2023 and Canada's Agriculture and Agri-Food Sector | 2023-06-14 | Budget 2023 is the Government of Canada's plan to build a strong, more sustainable, and more secure Canadian economy – for everyone. | June | Article | ||
| Researchers uncover biodiversity below ground | 2023-03-14 | Researchers have launched a groundbreaking project to map soil biodiversity in Eastern Canada, and they're looking for producers to join in. | March | Article | ||
| An application to discover the agricultural environment of Quebec | 2023-02-23 | Meet Quebec's agriculture and agri-food sector with the eat local application, called Mangeons local plus que jamais! Learn about the region's producers, the proposed gourmet tours, the blog of delicious recipes and the role of AAFC research and development centres. Don't wait any longer, download it! | February | Article | ||
| Growing hope: Dave Kranenburg reinvents the farmer’s market to challenge food waste | 2023-02-23 | Before he was a farmer, he had a mind for technology. Learn how Dave Kranenburg is combining the two to end food waste and support his fellow farmers. | February | Article | GNG | |
| AAFC scientist wins award for outstanding beef forage research | 2023-02-01 | Dr. Yousef Papadopoulos was recently awarded the 2022 Canadian Beef Industry Award for Outstanding Research and Innovation. Learn more about his decades of research at AAFC. | February | Article | ||
| Episode 025 - Turning manure into gold | 2022-12-15 | "Waste is not waste. It's just misplaced resources". That is according to Rajinikanth Rajagopal and the team of researchers at the Sherbrooke Research and Development Centre as they work to adapt anaerobic bio digestion to a Canadian climate and livestock sector. We also speak to Mauricio Alanís, Director of Sustainability Strategy and Partnerships at Maple Leaf Foods. His company is interested in the technology and AAFC's expertise as it could all play an important role in Maple Leaf Foods' sustainability journey. | December | Podcast | ||
| Weeding out resistance: How Dr. Jichul Bae is helping B.C. farmers manage an invasive pest | 2022-12-12 | Weeds might be persistent, but so is Dr. Jichul Bae. Find out how he's tailoring a weed management plan for B.C. farmers. | December | Article | GNG | |
| Episode 024 - Modelling the future of water | 2022-11-23 | To predict the future of water, we have to understand the present. That's exactly what AAFC's Dr. David Lapen and Dr. Steven Frey from Aquanty Inc., are endeavoring to do. Listen in as they discuss their work on a complex, country-wide hydrological modelling tool. It is designed to help researchers, producers and decision makers anticipate water resources of tomorrow and make better, more informed decisions today. This is the Canada 1 Water project. | November | Podcast | ||
| Keep cold and carry on: David Long brings fresh foods to Greater Vancouver communities | 2022-11-08 | As the demand for fresh food increased at the Greater Vancouver Food Bank, CEO David Long knew he needed to act quickly to find a solution. Find out how our Local Food Infrastructure Fund has helped him bring fresh food to those in need in his community. | November | Article | GNG | |
| Episode 023 - Saving our organic soils | 2022-08-24 | 40% of Quebec's fruits and vegetables are grown in the Montérégie region due to its abundantly fertile organic soils. But these soils are under threat. We speak to Jacynthe Masse, an agroecology researcher, and Denys Van Winden, a vegetable producer from Sherrington, to learn about the challenges they're facing and the experiments they're running to save these soils. | August | Podcast | ||
| Two heads are better than one: Dr. Wade Abbott and Dr. Greta Reintjes' international collaboration creates a more sustainable future | 2022-08-09 | Collaboration can come from unexpected places. Just ask our scientist Dr. Wade Abbott! He was giving a lecture in Germany when he met Dr. Greta Reintjes, who was studying marine microbiology. Learn how her research methods proved invaluable in his work to improve the health of Canadian livestock. | August | Article | GNG | |
| Living Lab – Atlantic Field Trip: Protecting water in Kensington | 2022-07-26 | Take a field trip around Prince Edward Island to see various Living Lab – Atlantic sites in a four-article series. You'll hear from participants and see the work they are doing to protect the environment and support sustainable agriculture. | July | Article | ||
| Comparing apples to apples: Karen Burgher's fruit sensory evaluation program adapts to a virtual world | 2022-07-14 | Have you ever wondered what makes an apple so tasty? What about a strawberry? Our scientist Karen Burgher-MacLellan and her team are finding the answer! Learn how they are doing it here. | July | Article | GNG | |
| Episode 022 - Agroforestry: The new-old science | 2022-07-11 | When agriculture meets forestry, the result can have a surprising impact on the environment, wildlife habitats, crop production, and beyond. AAFC research scientist Dr. Raju Soolanayakanahally and Kevin Boon, General Manager of the BC Cattlemen's Association, explore the roots of the long-standing practice of agroforestry, and the benefits it brings to the future of agriculture and climate change. | July | Podcast | ||
| Living Lab – Atlantic Field Trip: Wetlands cropping up in Souris | 2022-07-06 | Take a field trip around Prince Edward Island to see various Living Lab – Atlantic sites in a four-article series. You'll hear from participants and see the work they are doing to protect the environment and support sustainable agriculture. | July | Article | ||
| Advancing international agricultural cooperation at the G7 | 2022-06-30 | Minister Bibeau concludes a productive trip to Germany for the annual G7 Agriculture Ministers Meeting, advancing Canada's agricultural interests regarding trade, supply chains, food security and environmental sustainability. | June | Article | ||
| Episode 021 - Shedding light on food fraud | 2022-06-21 | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency come together in this special two-part episode on honey fraud in Canada. Hear a scientist from each organization discuss how they identify fraudulent products – and check out the CFIA's Inspect and Protect podcast for the perspective of a policy leader and a beekeeper! | June | Podcast | ||
| A true flower child: Remembering Isabella Preston, Canada's home-grown horticulturalist | 2022-06-10 | She bred an array of flowers, turning her passion for gardening into a career. Read the story of how Isabella Preston rose to become Canada's first female horticulturist. | June | Article | GNG | |
| Episode 020 - Putting a rope around antimicrobial resistance in cattle | 2022-05-25 | When veterinarian Dr. Greg Dimmers noticed an alarming pattern of infection in beef cattle, he contacted microbiologist Dr. Tim McAllister to get some answers. Hear the two speak about their respective paths in the study of antimicrobial resistance. | May | Podcast | ||
| Living Lab – Atlantic Field Trip: Being precise in Spring Valley | 2022-05-19 | Take a field trip around Prince Edward Island to see various Living Lab – Atlantic sites in a four article series. You'll hear from participants and see the work they are doing to protect the environment and support sustainable agriculture. | May | Article | ||
| Living Lab – Atlantic Field Trip: Protecting soil in Harrington | 2022-05-18 | Take a field trip around Prince Edward Island to see various Living Lab – Atlantic sites in a four-article series. You'll hear from participants and see the work they are doing to protect the environment and support sustainable agriculture. | May | Article | ||
| From culture shock to community: How Dr. John Shi used his years abroad to promote diversity and inclusion at AAFC | 2022-05-11 | Early in his career, he studied and worked around the world, learning about different cultures along the way. Read how the travels of our scientist, Dr. John Shi, influenced his work and how he promotes diversity and inclusion every day. | May | Article | GNG | |
| Episode 019 - The Cutting Edge | 2022-04-27 | Have you ever wondered where companies go to develop their secret recipes and test new food processing technologies? Canadian innovators go to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's research centre in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec to develop and test new products. Listen to Sabine Ribéreau, the pilot plant manager, and Deena Alari, the research and development manager from Smuckers, as they discuss the Saint-Hyacinthe Industrial Program and how it can help get your products on grocery store shelves. | April | Podcast | ||
| The conservationist and the bog: How Frances Braceland helped bring new life to PEI wetlands | 2022-04-22 | Frances Braceland is turning her passion for nature into real climate solutions through her work at Souris Wildlife. Learn about their wetlands project, and how Living Labs is helping make it happen. | April | Article | GNG | |
| Integrated Pest Management: AAFC Scientists Recognized by International Science Community | 2022-03-04 | Integrated pest management (IPM) is an all-encompassing holistic approach to pest management in agriculture, and AAFC researchers win awards for their role in it! | March | Article | ||
| The Normandin Research Farm in Quebec looks to the future | 2022-03-04 | After consulting farm organizations in the Saguenay—Lac-Saint-Jean region, Agriculture and Agri Food Canada adjusted the key focuses of the Normandin Research Farm. Find out how science teams will be able to better support farming in northern areas, while developing the knowledge to support local Indigenous agriculture. | March | Article | ||
| Noura Ziadi, a woman with a passion for research and people | 2022-02-25 | Meet Noura Ziadi, a soil research scientist at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. She is one of the 7 honourees of the Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture program. | February | Article | ||
| Prince Edward Island conservationist and AAFC collaborator recognized with national award | 2022-02-25 | Prominent conservation champion, Fred Cheverie has been working for more than 40 years to conserve wildlife and nature on Prince Edward Island. Since 2009, Fred has worked alongside Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to ensure local farmers are conscious of their efforts to preserve the environment and sustainable agriculture. | February | Article | ||
| Episode 018 - Resolving soil nutrient loss and pollution in Lake Erie | 2022-02-23 | From buckwheat and bees to cover crops and no-till practices, we explore how Henry Denotter, a farmer on the Wigle Creek watershed, and Pamela Joosse, a soil and nutrient management specialist, worked together to reduce pollution in Lake Erie as part of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's Living Labs program. | February | Podcast | ||
| Growing legumes to reduce greenhouse gases | 2022-02-03 | Grass pastures deteriorate over time. But farmers have options: they can take the pastures out of production, reseed them or rejuvenate them. A federal program has been helping producers discover how reseeding with legumes can not only extend a pasture's lifespan, but reduce the greenhouse gases it emits. | February | Article | ||
| Episode 017 - Reducing greenhouse gasses with drainage systems | 2022-01-26 | Anything's possible when researchers and producers come together. Hear from Dr. Chandra Madramootoo of McGill University and Guy Vincent, a grain and cash crop producer, as they discuss their collaborative journey to reduce greenhouse gasses and increase crop yields. | January | Podcast | ||
| Potatoes are hot and cool! | 2021-11-23 | Did you know a potato has more potassium than a banana? Learn more about what makes potatoes exciting, including how we can combine science and potatoes, and what potato varieties are best for your dish. | November | Article | ||
| Episode 016 - Cybersecurity and agriculture | 2021-11-17 | Farmers and many others in our sector spend much of their time managing risk. In this episode we focus on a new risk to manage - cyber threats. Dr. Janos Botschner from the Community Safety Knowledge Alliance and Christine Beauchamp from the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security tell us some true cyber heist stories. And they share some solid advice on how we can up our cybersecurity game. | November | Podcast | ||
| Episode 015 - Citizen Science | 2021-10-20 | Researchers cannot be everywhere at once. Laura Richard manages the Agroclimate Impact Reporter (AIR). This citizen science projects relies on producers all across the country to help our scientists and decision-makers to know how the weather impacts agriculture at a local scale. Trevor Atchinson is a fourth generation rancher from Pipestone Manitoba and a second generation contributor to AIR. | October | Podcast | ||
| Episode 014 - Mental health: UPA's work to break the stigma | 2021-07-29 | In this third episode on mental health, we explore the topic from the perspective of a professional agricultural association. We speak with Marcel Groleau, President of Quebec's Agricultural Producers Union (UPA), who tells us about the resources available to producer. From overcoming mental health challenges, to breaking the stigma, he shares insights into the unique programming developed in Quebec. | July | Podcast | Mental health | |
| Episode 013 - Mental health: from the farmer's perspective | 2021-07-27 | Cynthia Beck and her family run a cattle and grain operation in South-East Saskatchewan. After facing her own mental health challenges and discovering a lack of resources tailored towards the agricultural sector, Cynthia decided to do something about it. | July | Podcast | Mental health | |
| Episode 012 - Food Waste Reduction Challenge: The Next Level | 2021-06-23 | Over 300 ideas were submitted to the Food Waste Reduction Challenge. Twenty-four of the best ideas were selected for funding. Now it's time to test their concepts and compete for the $1.5M grand prize. In this episode, jury member and celebrity chef, Bob Blumer, tells us about the selection process. He also shares tips on reducing food waste at home. Mohamed Yassine from Impact Canada joins the conversation to tell us what's next. | June | Podcast | ||
| Better Grown Together | 2021-06-16 | The benefits of intercropping are endless. While making the most out of your soil, intercropping allows for more diversity within your produce selection and can make better use of resources. | June | Article | traditional practice, intercrop | |
| Wetlands and Farmlands: Celebrating World Environment Day | 2021-06-05 | Several environment groups and conservationists, including Ducks Unlimited, are taking notice of the work by Living Lab – Atlantic partners to construct new wetlands on Prince Edward Island farms. | June | Article | improve water quality | |
| Episode 011 - Climate change and agricultural solutions | 2021-05-12 | Climate change is one of the biggest challenges for our times - and the impacts are especially challenging for the agricultural sector. In this episode, we talk about a science model that the Government of Canada is using to generate solutions, as well as issues related to climate change and agriculture. We hear from two generations of environmental scientists on the topic. | May | Podcast | ||
| Episode 010 - Mental health on the farm | 2021-03-17 | In this episode we speak with Dr. Briana Hagen about tailoring mental health programs to the needs of farmers. She explains how mental health in farming is fundamentally different than in other sectors. And she points toward solutions and successful programs across the country including the program called, In the Know, which she helped developed at the University of Guelph. | March | Podcast | ||
| Being agri-literate: Canadian Agricultural Literacy Month celebrates its 10th anniversary | 2021-03-12 | This year marks the tenth anniversary of Canadian Agricultural Literacy Month, a time for students to get their hands into the soil to see how deep our farming roots go. | March | Article | Farming is one of oldest crafts, with a body of knowledge that has been expanded and refined for thousands of years. | agriculture in the classroom, Canadian agricultural partnership, student, youth |
| A partnership pioneer: Dr. Douglas Hedley joins the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame | 2021-02-24 | For his roadmap to bringing the Canadian agriculture sector together, this man is a member of the 2020 Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame. | February | Article | Canadian Agricultural Partnership, Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame, Agriculture, CdnAg, Canadian Agriculture, Douglas Hedley, agricultural policy, innovation | |
| Episode 008 - Leading Women | 2021-02-09 | Minister, President, CEO: This is a very frank discussion with three women leaders in the agriculture and food sector. They talk about their experiences and the benefits of a more inclusive and diverse sector at all levels. | February | Podcast | diverse, inclusive and competitive sector | |
| Dr. Hao and his amazing automated greenhouse | 2021-01-21 | AAFC researcher Dr. Xiuming Hao's green thumb brought his team to victory at the Autonomous Greenhouse Challenge where AI and horticultural expertise is leading the way to feeding the world. | January | Article | Wageningen University & Research in the Netherlands, greenhouse, remotely controlled, horticulture | |
| Western food banks draw on community spirit during hard times | 2021-01-21 | In western Canada, two communities are drawing on the power of food and community spirit to get them through challenging times. | January | Article | During the COVID-19 period, the Peachland Food Bank has been serving clients at the door. Elements of Christmas with his Cree heritage to create an inclusive environment for all communities. | Local Food Infrastructure Fund, food bank, British Columbia, Alberta, Peachland, Edmonton, community, food security, Peachland Food Bank, St. Faith's Anglican Church, church, homeless, refrigerator, Indigenous, Cree |
| Episode 007 - The opportunity of food waste | 2021-01-06 | Is food waste really an opportunity? Denise Philippe of the National Zero Waste Council believes so. Listen to this discussion where she outlines gaps in our food system and shows us where opportunities exist. As well, learn about the new, Food Waste Reduction Challenge. | January | Podcast | The First Sixteen is Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's new podcast series that explores the freshest ideas in agriculture and food. Each episode explores a single topic in depth—digging deep into new practices, innovative ideas, and their impacts on the industry. Learn about Canada's agricultural sector from the people making the breakthroughs and knocking down the barriers! Farmers and foodies, scientists and leaders, and anyone with an eye on the future of the sector—this podcast is for you! New episodes every two weeks. | Food waste, challenge, Impact Canada, Denise Philippe |
| East Coast food banks find a way to keep their cool | 2020-12-24 | Providing families with hearty holiday food, is "a very bright spot after a hard year." | December | Article | GNG | |
| The Researcher and the Cranberry: A Holiday Tale | 2020-12-21 | A holiday story about an AAFC researcher who had never heard about cranberries but is now studying them in poultry to fight against antimicrobial resistance. | December | Article | This story begins like many good Canadian farming stories, with a family who loved their way of life and lived off the land. It ends with an important discovery about a Canadian food icon —the cranberry— and research that could help all Canadians. | Guelph Research and Development Centre, Dr. Moussa Diarra, cranberry, diversity, alternatives to antibiotics, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), poultry, Mali |
| Episode 006 - The next generation: Who is going to produce your food tomorrow? | 2020-12-14 | Meet the next generation of Canadians working in agriculture and agri-food sector. Jerry Bos, a young dairy farmer and co-chair of the Canadian Agricultural Youth Council, shares his vision for the future. Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau tells us why it's important to have young farmers like Jerry and the other members of the council at the decision-making table. | December | Podcast | The First Sixteen is Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's new podcast series that explores the freshest ideas in agriculture and food. Each episode explores a single topic in depth—digging deep into new practices, innovative ideas, and their impacts on the industry. Learn about Canada's agricultural sector from the people making the breakthroughs and knocking down the barriers! Farmers and foodies, scientists and leaders, and anyone with an eye on the future of the sector—this podcast is for you! New episodes every two weeks. | dairy, Jerry Bos, Canadian Agricultural Youth Council |
| Eyes on the prize: Canada's Outstanding Young Farmers | 2020-12-07 |
Checking in with last year's honourees of the Outstanding Young Farmers competition. |
December | Article | In this unprecedented year, last year's honourees of the Outstanding Young Farmers competition are finding new ways to continue their work in the agriculture sector. | OYF, Canada's Outstanding Young Farmers Program, CdnAg, Competition, Outstanding Young Farmers, Outstanding Young Farmers, COVID-19, pandemic, agri-food, agribusiness, crops, dairy, potatoes, fertilizer, goats, eggs, restaurant, food service, online sales |
| Technology and youth on the farm: Bringing Alberta's agriculture into a new age | 2020-11-09 | How one young Albertan is giving back to the agriculture sector amid a unique year. | November | Article | A story of how youth are finding gainful work in Alberta's agriculture sector. | Olds College, Alberta, Alberta agriculture, ABag, Canadian agriculture, Cdnag, Olds, agritech, agribusiness, technology, internship, youth, YESP, Youth Employment and Skills Program |
| Episode 005 – Saving nutrients with novel science | 2020-11-04 | Christopher Garhnham and his team at the AAFC has discovered something very small that could have big impacts in the food and feed industry. | November | Podcast | The First Sixteen is Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's new podcast series that explores the freshest ideas in agriculture and food. Each episode explores a single topic in depth—digging deep into new practices, innovative ideas, and their impacts on the industry. Learn about Canada's agricultural sector from the people making the breakthroughs and knocking down the barriers! Farmers and foodies, scientists and leaders, and anyone with an eye on the future of the sector—this podcast is for you! New episodes every two weeks. | Christopher Garhnham and his team at the AAFC has discovered something very small that could have big impacts in the food and feed industry. Some crops such as corn and wheat can be infected by a fungus that, while growing, produces mycotoxins. Ingestion of mycotoxin-laden food and feed is detrimental to the health livestock and humans. Listen as Christopher Garnham explains the discovery he and his team made of an enzyme that has the potential to mitigating these toxins in Canadian agri-food and agri-feed. |
| Teaching through a pandemic | 2020-10-22 | After adapting to COVID-19 in physical and virtual ways, the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum has reopened its doors to the public! | October | Video | After adapting to COVID-19 in physical and virtual ways, the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum—our partner in promoting agricultural science and achievements—has reopened its doors to the public! | Canada Agriculture and Food Museum, Kerry-Leigh Burchill, COVID-19, programs, educate, schools |
| Cold storage: Making the most of your harvest | 2020-10-22 | How to store your harvested apples and potatoes. | October | Article | The harvests that Canadians are enjoying from their COVID-19 gardening projects this year are more than generous: colourful and crisp vegetables, juicy fruits, tart berries and some well-spent hours in the sun away from the realities of social distancing. | Apples and potatoes, in particular, grow in quantities that require long-term storage. Learn how to best store your apples and potatoes for best nutrition and flavour with some help from our researchers! |
| Bulk buying: How one British Columbian initiative is helping protect Canada's food-sector workers against COVID-19 | 2020-10-14 | How one B.C. association stepped up to help keep Canadian food-industry workers safe, when they needed it most. | October | Article | When COVID-19 began to spread in Canada, there was a surge in demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) across the country. While health care workers were prioritized, other essential services – such as the food industry – struggled to find proper safety equipment for their staff. | BCFB, British Columbia Food and Beverage Association, PPE, Personal Protective Equipment, COVID-19, novel coronavirus, food and beverage industry, British Columbia, Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC, BC Government, worker safety. |
| Episode 001 – Farmers, innovators! And how good ideas spread | 2020-09-30 | Interview with Julie Dawson, a beef specialist at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, and who is also a sixth generation farmer. Listen in on this fascinating discussion about how much farming has and is changing, and how fast. | September | Podcast | The First Sixteen is Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's new podcast series that explores the freshest ideas in agriculture and food. Each episode explores a single topic in depth—digging deep into new practices, innovative ideas, and their impacts on the industry. Learn about Canada's agricultural sector from the people making the breakthroughs and knocking down the barriers! Farmers and foodies, scientists and leaders, and anyone with an eye on the future of the sector—this podcast is for you! New episodes every two weeks. | |
| Episode 002 – Rapid response: Feeding Canadians during the pandemic | 2020-09-30 | Listen in as we shed light on an innovative and nimble collaboration that is addressing food insecurity during the pandemic. | September | Podcast | The First Sixteen is Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's new podcast series that explores the freshest ideas in agriculture and food. Each episode explores a single topic in depth—digging deep into new practices, innovative ideas, and their impacts on the industry. Learn about Canada's agricultural sector from the people making the breakthroughs and knocking down the barriers! Farmers and foodies, scientists and leaders, and anyone with an eye on the future of the sector—this podcast is for you! New episodes every two weeks. | |
| Episode 003 – The science of reconciliation! Bridging Indigenous knowledge with agricultural science | 2020-09-30 | In discussion with two agents of change in the world of agricultural science, we explore a new and brilliant way forward. | September | Podcast | The First Sixteen is Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's new podcast series that explores the freshest ideas in agriculture and food. Each episode explores a single topic in depth—digging deep into new practices, innovative ideas, and their impacts on the industry. Learn about Canada's agricultural sector from the people making the breakthroughs and knocking down the barriers! Farmers and foodies, scientists and leaders, and anyone with an eye on the future of the sector—this podcast is for you! New episodes every two weeks. | |
| Episode 004 – RADARSAT Constellation Mission - Agriculture from space | 2020-10-14 | Learn about the Radarsat Constellation Mission, the type of data that flows from it, its applications in agriculture and how it is used by environmental stewards to work with farmers. | October | Podcast | The First Sixteen is Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's new podcast series that explores the freshest ideas in agriculture and food. Each episode explores a single topic in depth—digging deep into new practices, innovative ideas, and their impacts on the industry. Learn about Canada's agricultural sector from the people making the breakthroughs and knocking down the barriers! Farmers and foodies, scientists and leaders, and anyone with an eye on the future of the sector—this podcast is for you! New episodes every two weeks. | |
| Pleasing pollinators: Supporting your hardworking garden allies | 2020-08-05 | Many pollinators are hard at work on farms and in your garden. | August | Article | GNG | |
| Plan(t) for success | 2020-06-11 | How to manage common pests in your home garden. | June | Article | GNG | |
| Digging in: The dirt on a healthy home garden | 2020-05-15 | This spring, nature is calling out to Canadians once again. | May | Article | GNG |