Agriculture

Canadian Government outlines support for Indigenous agriculture initiatives

OTTAWA, ONT. -- In line with the month of June dedicated to recognizing the achievements, history and cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Mtis, the federal government is working to build a stronger a...

Jun 18, 2021

Examining the impact of Watershed Planning and Advisory Councils

LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- A first-of-its-kind University of Lethbridge study has found that the effectiveness of Watershed Planning and Advisory Councils in enhancing land stewardship and water management is...

Jun 17, 2021

Landmark agriculture and water stewardship monitoring project receives funding

EDMONTON, AB. -- A collaborative water monitoring project by Alberta's producer-led Crop Sector Working Group (CSWG) and three major life-science companies, will receive an investment from Results Dri...

Jun 17, 2021

Millions in federal funding for farmers and agri-businesses to adopt clean technology

LETHBRIDGE, AB -- Farmers and agri-businesses across Canada have been engaged in climate smart practices for decades and are always search for 'green' alternatives to keep their operations sustainable...

Jun 16, 2021

Beekeeper encourages people to support local as industry sees shortage in bees

MEDICINE HAT, AB. - A l beekeeper is encouraging others to support local honey producers as the industry continues to grapple with bee shortages and other impacts.Sheldon Hill is the owner of Sweet Pu...

Jun 15, 2021

Alberta investing in agriculture through grants

EDMONTON, AB - Alberta's government is making its Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) grant easier to access for producers and food manufacturers."Changes include a simplified grant application pr...

Jun 14, 2021

Alberta Beef Producers want to hear from the province`s Young Guns

LETHBRIDGE, AB. --- The Alberta Beef Producers organization wants to hear from those up-and-coming in the beef industry - those they refer to as ``Young Guns``.If you`re between the ages of eight and ...

Jun 11, 2021

JBS confirms it paid US$11 million in cyber attack ransom

GREELEY, CO - JBS Foods says it has paid the equivalent of $11 million U.S. in ransom in response to a cyber attack. On May 31, it was announced that the company was the victim of a ransomware attack....

Olivia Thorington Jun 10, 2021 The JBS Canada plant in Brooks (CHAT News Today)

Farmers` markets gearing up for the summer months

LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- It`s that time of year everyone looks forward to - Farmers Market time! You go for the fresh fruit and vegetables and the comaraderie of meeting friends to catch-up on the latest or...

Jun 09, 2021

Alberta Rural Communities Foundation encouraging applications for grant program

LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- Provincial communities have until the end of August to apply for Alberta`s Rural Communities Foundation grants.Eligible groups include charities registered under the Canada Revenue ...

Jun 09, 2021