Bill C-282: Revoking the Bargaining Power of Canada’s Trade Negotiators
Introduction Supply management is a hotly debated and long-standing agricultural institution in Canada. As I will explain further on, supply management was introduced over 50 …
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Producer Perceptions of Regenerative Agriculture
Adopters and Adversaries Introduction As major food companies direct farmers and ranchers across the globe towards regenerative agriculture (RA), it could easily be assumed …
The Decline of Saskatchewan Farms: A Consequence of Labour Shortages
By Leah Jones University of Saskatchewan student Introduction Saskatchewan, often referred to as the “breadbasket of Canada,” has long been a vital contributor to …
Corporate Investors: Are They Closing the Gate on the Family Farm?
Agriculture Myth Busting The Modern Farm If the 2003 Canadian documentary “The Corporation” is to be believed, an incorporated company is a self-serving agent …
Summer Employment in the Ag Industry
By Kate Sauser University of Saskatchewan Master’s Student Yet another summer (a very dry, warm one!) has come and gone and with that, the …
The Mental Health Crisis in Agriculture
By Hailey Cleave, University of Saskatchewan student Mental health is becoming a widely discussed issue throughout industries across the world, but it is rarely …
Internet is an essential service in rural communities
By Jonathan Guidinger University of Saskatchewan Student Internet access is an essential tool for Canadians The quality and accessibility of broadband internet have been a …
Sustainability Benefits of GM Crops and Glyphosate
Improved agricultural sustainability runs counter to environmental organization messages Anyone who has flown over the Canadian prairies in any of the previous summers will notice …
Seed Synergy, where does it leave the little guy?
By: Britney Friedel, University of Saskatchewan student For several years, there has been discussion over the amalgamation of five national seed organizations, hoping to converge …
Farmers are Fed up with Rural Crime
By: Michael Babey, University of Saskatchewan student A Common Concern Growing up in a rural setting, I can count a handful of times when a …