Some Danes want pork to be mandatory Thursday, December 5, 2013 In Denmark, where pork is the most consumed meat and pigs outnumber people two to one, the "meatball wars" (Danish meatballs are made with pork) have been making headlines this summer.The issue was sparked by a story in the Danish tabloid Ekstra Bladet titled "Preschools ban pork." A survey of public institutions revealed that "at least 30" daycares had stopped serving pork to accommodate children from different religious backgrounds. A manager of one of the daycares told Ritzau news agency that they had stopped serving pork because meals are an important communal event and no child should be excluded or treated differently.But the majority of Danish politicians, and a very vocal segment of the public, considers this religious pandering. NPR reports that, according to Jyllands-Posten (the newspaper that famously published inflammatory cartoons of Muhammad in 2005), members of Denmark's right-wing Danish People's Party went so far as to consider a pork quota, requiring that menus at public institutions contain at least 20 per cent pork.The quota was voted down in municipal elections, but Denmark's prime minister has said kindergartens and hospitals must continue to serve pork dishes because "they are part of Danish culinary tradition." BP Sow lameness: a 'multi-cost disease' for producers Eating bacon may extend your life
Ag in the House: Oct. 6 – 10 Tuesday, October 14, 2025 The Liberal government held its position on supply management when the Bloc Quebecois pressed MPs on the topic during question period last week. On Oct. 7, Yves Perron, the Bloc’s agriculture critic, reminded the House about Bill C-202 and how it protects supply management. He asked... Read this article online
Horror movies filmed in rural Ontario Tuesday, October 14, 2025 As picturesque as rural Ontario and its farm settings can be, the landscape can also create the perfect backdrop to send chills down a spine. With that at top of mind and in celebration of all things spooky and horror in October, here are some horror movies filmed around rural... Read this article online
Winter Rules For Spreading Manure in Alberta Monday, October 13, 2025 As winter approaches, Alberta farmers are reminded to review the rules for spreading manure on frozen or snow-covered ground. Under the Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA), farms with nine months or more of manure storage are not permitted to spread manure during the winter unless... Read this article online
AITC SK launches third Acres for Education campaign Monday, October 13, 2025 Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan (AITC-SK) is encouraging farmers, ranchers, and agri-businesses across the province to participate in the third annual Acres for Education fundraising campaign. This initiative helps bring agriculture to life for thousands of students by connecting... Read this article online
Alberta Harvest Surges Ahead with Warm Dry Weather Monday, October 13, 2025 According to the AFSC and Alberta Government Crop Reporting Survey, Alberta’s 2025 harvest has made strong progress under warm and dry conditions. As of September 23, 77 percent of major crops were harvested — an 18 percent increase over the previous week. The pace is well ahead of the... Read this article online