The Government of Alberta is accepting applications for a grant focusing on the province’s rangelands. The Rangeland Sustainability Program (RSP) is now open for the 2024-25 fiscal year. Dedicated to promoting the conservation and long-term sustainability of Alberta’s rangelands, the program funds collaborative projects with partners and stakeholders across the province. These projects aim to:…

With government regulations affecting beef production in other countries, it is crucial for Canada to adopt sustainable beef practices to maintain and grow our beef markets. Currently, Canada lacks a national benchmark of practices used by backgrounding and finishing operations, which can lead to uncertainty about current practices. To address this, the Canadian Benchmark survey…

Editors note: After date of publishing, the closing date has been extended by one week from September 25, 2025 to October 2, 2024. The Alberta Agricultural Products Marketing Council (Council) is inviting applications for three new members to join its team. The Council, established under the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act (MAPA), plays a crucial…

The Canadian government has introduced the School Food Infrastructure Fund (SFIF) and the next phase of the Local Food Infrastructure Fund (LFIF) as part of a $62.9-million allocation in Budget 2024. These programs aim to support community-based not-for-profit organizations in improving local food security for Canadians of all ages. Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada,…