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Underfunding of plant breeding is costing us money

Underfunding of plant breeding is costing us money

There is a big demand in my province these days for locally grown wheat – consumers are willing to pay a premium for artisan bread made from wheat grown in Quebec. But flour producers can’t always source all the wheat they would like because of fusarium damage. Read More...

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Virtual Farmers’ Market a Success

Virtual Farmers’ Market a Success

The Ottawa Valley Food Co-operative develops successful local food system. “Although it is hard work to build a local food system, it is very rewarding,” says Christina Anderman. “A local system also helps to get more money directly into the farmers’ pockets.”

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Gary Morton"...As I travel across Canada, I can’t help but get excited about all the new value adding initiatives that I see farmers undertaking.They are actively searching for new value from what they are currently doing on the farm! Value adding isn’t the answer for every farm, but it can help many to become more sustainable for the future..."  Read More..