A world-renowned scholar and leader, Dr. Rene Van Acker has been appointed the University of Guelph’s 10th president and vice-chancellor effective July 2, 2025.

Farm Credit Canada’s transition loans facilitate the transfer of assets, making it easier for both buyers and sellers. New terms allow disbursements to the seller up to 10 years.

Prince Edward Island’s agriculture department has created a website that smooths access to programs available through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

The CanAgPlus board of directors has released its five-year plan, 2024-2029. It aims to maintain the mission, vision and values of the program, while focusing efforts and resources into six key areas.

The annual meeting of federal-provincial-territorial agriculture ministers will be a reset in mid-July 2025 with a new federal minister in Heath MacDonald and five new provincial ministers.