B.C. cities join in anti-GMO battle Sunday, November 3, 2013 Municipalities in British Columbia have joined the anti-GMO fray. In September, the Union of British Columbia Municipalities passed a resolution asking the provincial government "to legislate the prohibition on importing, exporting and growing plants and seeds containing genetically engineered DNA, and raising GE (genetically enhanced) animals within BC (sic), and to declare, through legislation, that BC is a GE Free area in respect to all plant and animal species." Particularly delighted is Alex Atamanenko, NDP MP for British Columbia Southern Interior, a retired school teacher, according to his constituency office's press release. "Those grassroots organizers, passionate citizens and dedicated public officials are all to be applauded for bringing about such a momentous result," stated Atamanenko. "I have found that when people are armed with accurate information about GE crops and the industry behind it they are outraged and want to put an end to it." BF Chesapeake Bay load limits alarm growers Rooftop greenhouse growing isn't easy
Grey County Ag Services launches 2026 winter course lineup for farmers and rural residents Friday, January 30, 2026 Grey County Agricultural Services has released its 2026 Winter Course List, offering one of the most diverse and community‑focused educational lineups the organization has ever assembled. Running from February through early April, this year’s program includes hands‑on livestock training,... Read this article online
DIY Spark Plug Test - Keep Engines Running Smoothly Friday, January 30, 2026 From chainsaws to snow blowers, you can keep your small engine equipment in great shape with some preventative maintenance and knowledge. Help keep your machines running smoothly. If you use other small-engine tools on the farm, like chainsaws and other power equipment, spark plugs... Read this article online
Québec names Lori Anne Berthiaume and Steeve Nadeau as 2026 Outstanding Young Farmers Friday, January 30, 2026 Berthiaume’s leadership at Ferme Porc SB Inc. and her team-centred approach helped drive major productivity gains and earned recognition from Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers. Québec’s Outstanding Young Farmers (OYF) program has named Lori Anne Berthiaume and Steeve Nadeau as the... Read this article online
Canada’s Ag Day Is Coming Soon – Here is why it matters! Thursday, January 29, 2026 Canada’s Ag Day is a national moment to recognize the people who grow, raise, make, and move our food. Ag Day will be on February 10th and it will be celebrating its 10th anniversary. But beneath the celebration lies something even more essential: our food system depends on... Read this article online
Red Tape Pushes 70% of Agri Businesses to Deter Next Generation from Farming Thursday, January 29, 2026 Canada’s food production system is under mounting pressure as agri-businesses warn that regulatory overload is discouraging the next generation from entering the industry. A new snapshot from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) reveals that almost 70% of agri... Read this article online