PETA buys more shares in meat companies Sunday, January 4, 2009 The vegans at People For the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) must find it hard to stomach spending more money to buy shares in companies that they detest – pork producer Smithfield and chicken-raising Tyson Foods. But buy is what they must do if they are to continue to submit controversial resolutions at annual shareholder meetings of the food giants.According to a press release from the animal rights organization, that's because federal regulations in the United States require a shareholder to own at least $2,000 worth of a company's stock throughout the previous year in order to introduce a resolution at a shareholder meeting. Stocks are going down in both those companies, as well as in Pilgrim's Pride (which is near bankruptcy) along with Domino's Pizza, California Pizza Kitchen and Ingles Markets; all companies that PETA has targeted. PETA claims that its resolutions have forced companies to enact policies that force grocery chains Safeway and Harris Teeter to buy birds from suppliers "that use a less cruel form of slaughter called controlled atmosphere killing." BF Federal funds to clean up those obsolete orchards Genetic diversity takes a beating
Looking for a heritage machine Tuesday, February 10, 2026 A Brantford, Ontario area heritage organization—the Canadian Industrial Heritage Centre (CIHC)—is putting out a call to the Canadian agricultural community in hopes of locating a rare piece of machinery that helped transform grain harvesting around the world. The CIHC is preparing... Read this article online
Why farmers built their own renewable energy association Tuesday, February 10, 2026 When renewable energy developers come knocking on rural doors, farmers often find themselves staring at 40-page leases, unfamiliar terminology, and long-term commitments that could shape their land for decades. For many, the opportunity is exciting and enticing—but also... Read this article online
Food Freedom Day 2026 - What Canada’s Grocery Costs Really Tell Us Monday, February 9, 2026 The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) has announced that Sunday, February 8th, 2026, marked Food Freedom Day—the date by which the average Canadian household has earned enough income to cover its entire annual grocery bill. Each year, CFA analyzes how much of Canadians’... Read this article online
Canadian Grain and Pork Sectors Join Others in Sound Alarm Over AAFC Research Cuts Friday, February 6, 2026 The Grain Growers of Canada (CGC), the Canadian Pork Council (CPC), and Swine Innovation Porc (SIP) are expressing serious concern following recently announced staff reductions and facility closures or consolidations within Agriculture and Agri‑Food Canada (AAFC). The groups warn that... Read this article online
Red Tape Pushes 70% of Agri Businesses to Deter Next Generation from Farming Thursday, February 5, 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