““We want open work permits so workers could have the chance to move to another farm or another job,” Gatica said. “There is no reason the government shouldn’t want to do that. One change would mean they will stop allowing modern day slavery. Because now, work permits are the chains that tie workers to abusive employers.””
#cdnpoli #cdnag #CANlab #AGlabour #agribusiness #migrantworkers #nooneisillegal
https://rabble.ca/labour/migrant-workers-left-out-of-wildfire-support/

“As extreme weather bakes their soil, young farmers are helping one another to embrace new techniques, lower emissions and (they hope) still earn a living” … but we are being sabotaged at every turn through elite capture to agrifood institutions and precarious and debt-intensive access to land, capital, and infrastructure. #cdnpoli #farmlife #cdnag #agroecology #foodsovereignty
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-climate-change-young-farmers-canada/

“WGIFS is currently developing a toolkit to promote strategies and methods from a variety of Indigenous nations to help communities achieve self-sufficiency when it comes to food production.”
#cdnpoli #cdnag #foodsovereignty #seedsovereignry #landback
https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/what-on-earth-indigenous-food-sovereignty-1.6946580

“Local, small-scale farmers need our support more than ever, not just for their sakes but for a future-proof, resilient food system that will withstand the demands of our changing climate.”
#cdnpoli #nspoli #cdnag #farmlife #ClimateAdaptation
https://www.thebarnacle.ca/local-farmers-pushing-through-despite-weather-uncertain-future/

Yep.

“A 2021 research study by the University of Guelph, she said, found that about 76 per cent of farmers were experiencing moderate or high levels of stress. Recent weather events and rising production costs are making that worse”
#CDNag #cdnpoli #climatecrisis #farmlife
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/n-s-farmers-grapple-with-stress-after-string-of-extreme-weather-events-1.6942733

“Foreign workers must have a work permit for a minimum of 12 months to qualify for the MSI program, according to the province. But the federal seasonal agricultural worker program program only allows workers to be in Canada for a maximum of eight months.” #cdnpoli #nspoli #novascotia #cdnag #farmlabour #migrantworkers #nooneisillegal
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/jamaican-migrant-worker-with-cancer-federal-healthcare-1.6935989

“A long-term solution requires Canada to create more pathways to permanent residency, and move away from its dependence on the labour of migrants whose lives are held in precarity by design.” #cdnpoli #cdnag #canlab #farmlabour #migrantjustice #nooneisillegal https://rabble.ca/politics/canadian-politics/undocumented-workers-still-waiting-for-the-status-they-were-promised/

To me, the selection of MacCaulay was the liberals scraping the bottom of the barrel to reappoint an ineffective minister, indicating that they intend to continue allowing agribusiness run the ministry. #cdnpoli #agribusiness #agriculture #cdnag #regulatorycapture
https://www.ipolitics.ca//news/re-appointment-of-macaulay-sends-message-of-stability-to-farmers-frustrates-opposition

I was planning my cover crop plan for when I’m done my garlic harvest (way late this year) and I came across this gem of a resource guide from NSOGA and ACORN. It’s specifically oriented towards organic and gives suggestion for integrating into no-till practices. It was so helpful I thought I’d share it. #agroecology #garlic #cdnag #nsag #garlic #covercrops #organic https://www.nsefp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/UnderCover2008.pdf

A fantastic resource for #organic #notill small grains! Hopefully, Agriculture Canada releases it with an #OpenSourceSeed pledge in stead of a so-called #PlantBreedersRights claim that allows them to claim genetic resources as their own intellectual property. #CDNag #cdnpoli #agroecology #seed
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-kernza-perennnial-wheat-climate-change-1.6917114

“The resignation of a scientific adviser from the federal pesticide regulator is yet another example of industry having too much influence at Health Canada, the NDP's health critic is alleging.”
#cdnpoli #CDNag #agriculture #regulatorycapture
https://www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/recent-resignations-suggest-industry-has-too-much-sway-with-health-canada-ndp/article_da0c4467-c287-54b0-a920-dfedf3557367.html

I think we all prayed a little too hard for rain here in Mi’kma’ki. It’s been raining for weeks and it looks like it will be raining for the foreseeable future. Don’t get me wrong, I’m super grateful that the forest fire threat is gone, but my garden is swimming now and things are growing real slow. #ClimateChaos #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #Mairitmes #NovaScotia #NSag #CDNag

Today is #WorldSoilDay

A farmer near Lethbridge, Alberta, works the land and begins seeding in this photo from 1914.

📸Glenbow Archives CU187790

#WorldSoilsDay #Agriculture #CdnAg #Histodon #Histodons #Farming

Today is #NationalMaizeDay!

An Ontario farmer looks over his corn crop, which appears to be doing quite well, in 1957.

#Canada #History #Ontario #Maise #Corn #Agriculture #Cdnag

📸LAC 4313895

#cdnag #corn #Canada #Ontario

/30 In 2022, Canadian farmers are projected to produce more wheat, canola, barley, oats, soybeans and corn for grain, according to recent yield model estimates using satellite imagery and weather data. http://ow.ly/fQQH50KulBC #CdnAg

#cdnag Drone spraying still grounded by rules #westcdnag https://www.producer.com/crops/drone-spraying-still-grounded-by-rules/

RT @LeanderCampbell: Flooding in the Interlake Region of Manitoba as the Icelandic River flowing from Arborg, MB (lower left) tries to empty in to a still frozen Lake Winnipeg.

Sentinel-1 false-colour image from May 5, 2022. @sentinel_hub
#mbflood #cdnag

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/CopernicusEU/status/1522674188170969092

RT @LeanderCampbell: Quite the difference 12 days make.

Red River flooding as seen in these Sentinel-1 images from Apr 22 to May 4 between Saint Jean Baptiste (top left) and Letellier Manitoba (bottom left). #cdnag #mbflood

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/CopernicusEU/status/1522304288109772802