Emily Lutz, executive director, Nova Scotia Fruit Growers’ Association, reports that timely rains are helping to size up Annapolis Valley apples.

Stephen Heckbert, formerly CEO of the Canadian Pork Council, will assume his new role on September 8.

The provinces of Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island are raising minimum wage rates.

The Alberta Federation of Agriculture says that securing critical inputs and building long-term resilience are key for Canadian agriculture.

Chris Hedges, apple grower and chair of the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association safety nets committee, underlines importance of data in advocacy efforts with all levels of government. That’s why an economic impact study will soon be…