CFA Publishes Recommendations for Continued Success of Canadian Agriculture
March 31, 2016
OTTAWA, MARCH 31 – The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) recently published recommendations aimed at informing the development of the next agricultural policy framework -a five-year multilateral funding and policy framework signed between the federal government, provinces and territories that will govern much of programs and supports ...
Learn MoreBudget 2016 Includes Modest Investments for Agriculture
March 23, 2016
OTTAWA, MARCH 23 – Although the federal budget contained modest investments for Canadian agriculture, the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) was pleased to see support for a number of initiatives that hold significant opportunities for Canada’s agriculture sector. “While it should be noted that recommendations made on tax transfers and ...
Learn MoreNew Research Finds Vacant Jobs in Agriculture Costs Producers $1.5 Billion
March 15, 2016
OTTAWA, MARCH 15 – New figures released by the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC) illustrate the increasing challenges that labour constraints are having on Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sector. According to CAHRC, annual farm cash receipt losses to Canadian producers due to unfilled vacancies are $1.5 billion, or 3% of ...
Learn MoreThis Year, Be an AgSafe Family by Keeping Kids Safe
March 1, 2016
Canadian Agricultural Safety Week 2016 runs from March 13-19. Ottawa, ON, March 1, 2016: This March, the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA),the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) and presenting sponsor Farm Credit Canada (FCC) are encouraging farmers and their families to “Be an AgSafe Family” by “Keeping Kids Safe”. ...
Learn MorePublic Trust, Climate Change, Ministerial Panel Top the Agenda at CFA Annual Meeting
February 26, 2016
OTTAWA, FEBRUARY 26 — This week’s annual meeting of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) brought together farm and food leaders from across Canada under the theme “Building Trust, Farm to Table”. “The value of this meeting is bringing the farm community together to develop policy solutions and build partnerships that help move us ...
Learn MoreMEDIA NOTICE: Next Week’s CFA Annual Meeting Hosts Impressive Line-Up
February 18, 2016
WHEN: Tuesday, February 23, 1:00 p.m to Wednesday, February 24, 3:45 p.m. WHERE: Ottawa Marriott Hotel, 100 Kent Street, Ottawa, ON PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23: 1:20-2:20: Ministers’ Panel on Issues & Opportunities for North American Farmers Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. Secretary Jose ...
Learn MoreFood Freedom Day Arrives Next Week
February 1, 2016
OTTAWA, FEBRUARY 1 – The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) has calculated that on February 9, the average Canadian will have earned enough income to pay for his/her grocery bill for the entire year, known as Food Freedom Day. In 2015, Canadians are expected to have spent 11% of their disposable income on food, compared […]
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