Dec 01, 2017L. Nadeau
National Environmental Farm Plan
On November 1-2, 2017 the second National Environmental Farm Plan Summit was held in Ottawa. Over 100 participants attended, representing commodity groups, extension services, practitioners, and research associations from each province. The Summit kicked off with a gala event sponsored by Alberta Barley’s Combine to Craft initiative, where participants got...Read More
Jun 23, 2017Alberta EFP
From coast to coast, Canadian farmers address sustainability with Environmental Farm Plans. #Canada150
June 14, 2017 – Leduc, Alberta – Alberta Environmental Farm PlanEvery day, Canadian farmers are making choices affecting the use of the land for generations to come. The story of Canadian Agriculture predates the unification of the colonies; and the future is a judicious adoption of innovative technology and practices,...Read MoreJun 21, 2017Alberta EFP
The sustainability conundrum
The food giants want it on their labels, and in the annual reports and other information they send to their investors. PepsiCo, Walmart, General Mills, McDonald’s, Unilever, Sara Lee and Nestlé are among those citing the years 2020 or 2025 as targets for achieving their goals of buying “sustainably sourced”...Read MoreNov 14, 2016Alberta EFP
National environmental farm plan urged (Western Producer, 10/11/2016)
National environmental farm plan urged. Summit chair says national plan will help demonstrate sustainability and ensure market access. Link - http://www.producer.com/2016/11/national-environmental-farm-plan-urged/ OTTAWA — Farmers and industry stakeholders meeting in Ottawa last week say it’s time for a national environmental farm plan. Just how broad that plan should be, however, is up for discussion. Twenty years...Read MoreOct 30, 2016Alberta EFP
National Environmental Farm Plan in the Works
Article via Alberta Farmer Express (Link to Article) National Environmental Farm Plan Having a national environmental farm plan could make it easier for producers to market their commodities overseas. “We recognize that farmers have international buyers from around the world that are sourcing Canadian products from more than one jurisdiction,” said Erin Gowriluk,...Read MoreSep 19, 2016Alberta EFP
First-ever National Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Summit to take place this November in Ottawa
First-ever National Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Summit to take place this November in OttawaAgri-food stakeholders are encouraged to register at www.nationalefp.caFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Calgary, Alberta), September 12, 2016 – Plans for the first-ever National Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Summit are underway in response to growing consumer-driven demand for sustainably sourced...Read MoreMay 18, 2016Alberta EFP