Pork campaign targets younger females Tuesday, June 2, 2009 We hear a lot about the aging farmer. But what about the aging pork consumer? A report by the Value Chain Management Centre, called "Consumer Data for Farmers," finds that more than half of pork consumers are over the age of 51. Pork Marketing Canada hopes to change the average age of consumers, explains Keith Robbins, director of communications and consumer marketing with Ontario Pork. A new campaign will target 25-35 year old females who might currently be putting chicken ahead of pork.The three-year consumer research project was undertaken in partnership with the Chicken Farmers of Canada, the Canadian Sheep Federation, the Canadian Pork Council and Ontario Veal. It can be accessed at the Value Chain Management website at www.vcmtools.ca. The Value Chain Management Centre is an offshoot of the George Morris Centre in Guelph. BP Cover Story: Batch Farrowing - One way to reduce disease and manage your workload Livestock breeding patent unites German farmers and environmentalists
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Best Remote Security Systems for Farms Without WiFi Tuesday, July 8, 2025 In rural areas where WiFi connectivity is scarce, farmers often rely on cellular-based security systems to monitor their remote buildings and equipment. In this article, we explore the top five remote security systems that operate over cellular networks, highlighting their pros, cons, and... Read this article online
Alberta Grant Helps Farmers Hire and Train Class 1 Drivers Tuesday, July 8, 2025 Did you know that if you are looking to expand your farm team with skilled Class 1 drivers Alberta's Class 1 Learning Pathway Grant Program offers employers up to $25,000 per new hire to support training, onboarding, and professional development? This initiative is part of the... Read this article online
Battle River-Crowfoot voters decide Poilievre’s future on Aug. 18 Tuesday, July 8, 2025 The date is set for the federal byelection in Battle River-Crowfoot. On Aug. 18, the riding of 107,979 people as of the 2021 Census, will either grant or deny Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre a seat back in the House of Commons. “It would be an honour to represent the people of... Read this article online
Stats Canada publishes 2026 Census of Agriculture questions Tuesday, July 8, 2025 Canadian farmers wanting to prepare for next year’s Census of Agriculture can do so. Statistics Canada has published the questions it will be asking in the 2026 ag questionnaire. “The data are needed to make informed decisions about business risk management strategies, agricultural... Read this article online