Better Pork Magazine Archive October 2024 Better Pork October 2024 edition features Jessica Bickle & Scott Nyenhuis on the cover and the following articles: Building a Better Farm - Innovation at Work, 'Every Day is Something New' - Raising Pigs in Grey County, New Heights & Insights - Pork Research, and Disease Surveillance. December 2024 August 2024
B.C. ag minister won’t seek re-election Friday, September 25, 2026 British Columbia’s minister of agriculture won’t run in the next provincial election when the time comes. Lana Popham, the NDP MLA for Saanich South currently in her second tenure as the ag community’s voice in the provincial legislature, made the announcement on Sept. 21. “I am sad to... Read this article online
Dorothy Long Leads New Era for Canadian Food Focus Thursday, September 24, 2026 Canadian Food Focus is entering a new stage of growth with the appointment of Dorothy Long as Executive Director. The organization, which focuses on improving food literacy and public trust in agriculture, aims to help Canadians better understand where their food comes from and how it is... Read this article online
Judy Sweet Strengthens Future of Farm Education Thursday, September 24, 2026 A significant investment in agricultural education is set to benefit students, researchers and the livestock industry in western Canada. Long-time Lakeland College supporter Judy Sweet has contributed funding to the Student-Managed Farm (SMF) Lab Revitalization Project. The investment... Read this article online
FCC Report Highlights Challenges for Food Manufacturers Thursday, September 24, 2026 Canada’s food and beverage manufacturers are facing a more uncertain business environment as tariffs, trade restrictions and fluctuating energy and transportation costs add pressure to margins, according to a mid-year analysis from Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Economics. Industry sales... Read this article online
Mondelez Invests in Canadian Farms to Support Growth Thursday, September 24, 2026 Mondelez Canada Inc. has announced an investment in Area One Farms Fund V, a Canadian farmland investment strategy that works with family farms looking to expand. The investment is intended to provide farmers with access to capital, strengthen Canada’s agricultural supply chains and... Read this article online