The Montreal SPCA's new 'poster pig' Monday, August 4, 2014 Back in May, a pig found wandering by the roadside was taken to the Montreal SPCA. The female pig was less than a month old, with clipped teeth and tail, leading the SPCA to believe she was most likely on her way to slaughter and fell off a truck. Now the SPCA is hoping Rosalie will become a poster pig that encourages consumers to think twice before buying pork from a "factory farm."You can read Rosalie's story in a press release on the SPCA website. Alanna Devine, director of Animal Advocacy at the Montreal SPCA, says in the release: "We want to raise awareness of factory farming practices so that consumers can make informed decisions regarding their food choices, and we want the public to meet Rosalie so that they realize that pigs are just as intelligent as our pet dogs."The invitation was extended to members of the press, and CTV News was among those who covered the story. They took their cameras to Rosalie's new home, Ruby Ranch Pig Sanctuary in Kenilworth, Ont. Ruby Ranch cares for 22 rescue pigs, including Bardot, a piglet found roaming the roadside near London, Ont. BP Bacon festivals which run out of bacon Behind the Lines - August 2014
Winter AGM roundup Monday, January 5, 2026 It’s early in 2026 and industry groups are preparing for annual general meetings. Here’s a brief roundup of the meetings on the horizon. The Sask Crops Forum on Jan. 13 and 14 at the Western Development Museum at 2610 Lorne Ave. in Saskatoon, will include AGMS for four producer... Read this article online
Ag represented in Order of Canada recipients Monday, January 5, 2026 A member of Saskatchewan’s ag community is among the 80 newest appointees to the Order of Canada. Governor General Mary Simon appointed Wayne Brownlee, the CFO of PotashCorp who helped the company become Nutrien, to the Order of Canada on New Year’s Eve. The Order of Canada is Canada’s... Read this article online
Ontario Farmers -- Share Your 2026 Planting Plans and Win Big! Monday, January 5, 2026 Would you like an early look at what Ontario farmers will plant in 2026 and how the acreage mix might shape up? Farms.com Risk Management is inviting farmers across Ontario to participate in the Annual Ontario Planting Intentions Survey—a quick and easy way to share your plans and gain... Read this article online
What are machinery manufacturers excited about for 2026? Friday, January 2, 2026 With 2026 around the corner, Farms.com contacted reps from multiple equipment manufacturers to see what pieces of machinery or technology they’re excited for farmers to use in the new year. For CLAAS, it’s the JAGUAR 1000 Series forage harvesters it released in August. “It’s really... Read this article online
Breaking Barriers -- Why 2026 Is the Year of the Women Farmer Friday, January 2, 2026 Empowering women in agriculture through mechanization, technology, and equal opportunity As many will know, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution declaring 2026 as the International Year of the Women Farmer (IYWF), with 123 countries co-sponsoring the initiative.... Read this article online