Guelph Statement identifies important priorities for the agriculture sector
November 10, 2021
November 10th, 2021, Ottawa – Agricultural industry leaders highlighted several options to increase both the environmental and financial sustainability of Canadian agriculture in their meeting with Federal, Provincial and Territorial (FPT) agriculture ministers on November 8th. The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) was joined by ...
Learn MoreCN Rail commits up to $250,000 to CFA’s Hay West 2021
November 9, 2021
Ottawa, November 9, 2021 – The Canadian Federation of Agriculture is happy to announce that CN Rail has committed up to $250,000 to CFA’s Hay West campaign to help cover the shipping costs of sending hay to drought-stricken farmers in the Prairie provinces. CN’s donation comes in twofold, an immediate $125,000 donation, and in an effort ...
Learn MoreCFA welcomes back Marie-Claude Bibeau as Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
October 26, 2021
Ottawa, October 26th – The Canadian Federation of Agriculture congratulates Minister Bibeau on her re-appointment as Minister of Agriculture & Agri-Food. CFA, which represents 200,000 farm families across Canada, looks forward to working once again with Minister Bibeau on helping Canadian agriculture meet its vast potential, which ...
Learn MoreNational Workforce Strategy for Agriculture and Food & Beverage Manufacturing Will Help Address Chronic Labour Issues in Agriculture
October 13, 2021
October 13, 2021, Ottawa – The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) is partnering with Food and Beverage Canada, the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC) and the Future Skills Centre (FSC) to develop a National Workforce Strategy for Agriculture and Food and Beverage Manufacturing. This project will establish an actionable ...
Learn MoreCFA happy to announce donations from Farm Credit Canada and Ontario Federation of Agriculture to Hay West 2021
October 12, 2021
October 12, 2021, Ottawa – The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) is happy to announce Farm Credit Canada (FCC) and the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) have both made substantial contributions to the Hay West 2021 initiative to help cover the shipping costs to send hay to drought-stricken farmers in the Prairie provinces. The Hay ...
Learn MoreCFA Welcomes New Liberal Minority Government
September 21, 2021
OTTAWA, SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 – The Canadian Federation of Agriculture congratulates Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and welcomes the Liberal party back into office. “The Canadian Agriculture sector can be a powerful economic engine for Canada’s recovery and an impactful ally in the fight against climate change. Food production must be a key ...
Learn MoreHay West Currently Operational – Website Seeking Applicants and Suppliers Now Live
September 17, 2021
September 17, Ottawa – The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) is happy to announce that the Hay West 2021 initiative is now operational and seeking applicants to both receive and supply hay. The drought in the Prairie regions has led to a deficit of hay that has left many farmers unable to feed their animals. Without […]
Learn MoreNational Agriculture Leaders’ Debate shows parties’ priorities for the sector
September 10, 2021
Tuesday, September 10th, OTTAWA – The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) hosted the Agriculture Leaders’ Debate on September 9th. The debate brought together national parties to question them on the pressing issues affecting Canadian agriculture today. Participants for the debate included: NDP – MP Alistair MacGregor, Critic for ...
Learn MoreCanada’s Agricultural & Food Industry Poised to Drive Pandemic Recovery – CFA lays out Canadian farmers’ priorities for the upcoming federal election
August 16, 2021
August 16, 2021, Ottawa – The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) is calling on the federal parties to prioritize agriculture in their election platforms as a means of spurring Canada’s economic recovery, while creating a foundation for economic and environmental benefits for years to come. Farmers and citizens across Canada need a ...
Learn MoreCFA at Beginning Stages of Facilitating Hay West 2021
August 12, 2021
August 12, 2021 – Ottawa ON – With farmers in the Prairie provinces facing a dire hay shortage due to devastating and prolonged drought conditions, CFA has begun work to facilitate a “Hay West” initiative to send surplus hay from farmers on the East Coast to those struggling in the West. Canada’s farmers have supported […]
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