Canada’s first farmers – by Katelyn Duncan
Canada’s first farmers The first farmers of this land did not wear Carhartt’s. They didn’t drive pick up trucks or listen to Merle Haggard. The first farmers of this land were not of European descent. The first farmers were Indigenous people of what is now called...
Public trust about building relationships – not changing minds – by Katelyn Duncan
Public trust about building relationships – not changing minds Building public trust in modern agriculture has long been identified as a priority by provincial and federal governments, industry associations, and producers. Substantial resources have been...
Invest in consistency, curiosity, and conscious analysis of soil samples – by Katelyn Duncan
Invest in consistency, curiosity, and conscious analysis of soil samples Records indicate the first analytical soil sample was taken in 1914 in Ontario and the practice came to the Prairies in the 1950’s and 1960’s. Based on current soil sampling frequency data and...
Is agriculture on the cusp of a health and wellness revolution? – by Katelyn Duncan
Is agriculture on the cusp of a health and wellness revolution? The pandemic has forced farmers to adapt to a new way of living, working, and playing. What once required a trip to the city to go to the gym or attend a group fitness class can now be conducted online....