Decline noted in agricultural employment Monday, October 10, 2011 by BETTER FARMING STAFFEmployment in Canada’s natural resources sectors - agriculture, fishery, forestry, mining and energy - dropped from 14 per cent of Canada’s total employment in 1991 to 13 per cent in 2001, according to Statistics Canada.There were increases in employment in forestry between 1991 and 2001 but employment declined in agriculture, fisheries, mining and energy sectors. The decline was seen in primary production and processing while growth was mainly in services to primary production and wholesaling. Work in the resource sector represented 22 per cent of employment in rural areas and eight per cent in urban areas.Update: StatsCan released the report last week on its Rural and Small Town Canada Analysis Bulletin. BF Eight new hunger strikers join Michael Schmidt Did wind turbines blow rural Liberal seats away?
Wean-to-Finish Survivability Drives Performance and Profitability Monday, February 2, 2026 Looking beyond mortality totals to understand survivability challenges and opportunities in wean-to-finish production. Wean-to-finish survivability has become a growing point of pressure for the swine industry. As pigs grow, the financial impact is significantly greater than losses... Read this article online
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