New centre will study agriculture's impact on human health Monday, October 6, 2014 The Center for Health Impacts of Agriculture, run by Michigan State University (MSU), will address global health concerns with agriculture, including the impact of agricultural development on increased cases of malaria in Malawi and the implications on human and animal health of antimicrobial resistance in humans, animals and plants.MSU's website calls the centre the first of its kind and describes the venture as a collaboration between MSU's "renowned" agriculture research and its three colleges of medicine: the College of Veterinary Medicine, the College of Osteopathic Medicine and the College of Human Medicine.Prof. Felicia Wu, who will be leading the centre, says, "The world's population is expected to reach nine billion by the year 2050, creating drastically increased demands on agriculture and food production around the world . . . We need an integrated approach that will feed the population while maintaining health." BF Weed seed destructor to be tested in Alberta Repeat lapses during GM trials at Central Experimental Farm
Mother’s Day Q&A with Anna McCutcheon Thursday, May 8, 2025 Mother’s Day is only a few days away (that’s another reminder), and this week Farms.com has connected with moms in ag for their thoughts on motherhood, its challenges, and how being a parent has changed them. Anna McCutcheon (AM) and her husband Mark are the first generation on their... Read this article online
Looking for the Perfect Mother’s Day Gift for Women who work in Agriculture? Thursday, May 8, 2025 Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to show appreciation for the incredible women in agriculture than by supporting products and services created by women in agriculture? Whether she’s managing livestock, growing crops, running a farm-based business—or all of... Read this article online
Creating Safe Farms for Kids Wednesday, May 7, 2025 The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) is hosting the second annual Kids FarmSafe Week from May 12 to 18, with the theme “Nurturing the Future of Agriculture.” The initiative aims to raise awareness about health and safety risks for children and youth on farms. According... Read this article online
Encouraging Consumers to spend 1 Percent More at Farmers Markets Could Make a Big Difference Wednesday, May 7, 2025 A recent study led by University of Northern British Columbia professor David Connell reveals that farmers’ markets, while growing in popularity, still make up only a small share of household food spending. The research was conducted across 70 markets in British Columbia and involved... Read this article online
2025 Election Results Prompt Concern and Reflection Among Prairie Farmers Tuesday, May 6, 2025 Users on Agriville.com weigh-in on the 2025 federal election outcome As news broke that Mark Carney’s Liberals had won the 2025 federal election, many western Canadian farmers on Agriville.com shared their reactions. The mood was largely one of disappointment, with concerns about the... Read this article online