Articles
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Why Agriculture Still Inspires Me
Growing up on a farm, agriculture has always been part of my foundation. I saw firsthand the mix of grit, resilience, and optimism it takes…
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A Serendipitous Reunion, Fruitful Visit: Discovering Research in Nova Scotia’s Valley
We arrived in Wolfville, N.S., as restaurants were about to close. We were hungy. Walking into the first pub still serving food, we noticed a…
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Forest for the Trees: Thought Leadership at BFG
Linking a long-dead Austrian philosopher to the agriculture industry was a thought I had the other day. Instead of letting it go, I wrote it…
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Wittgenstein and the Language of Agriculture
I got into golf in my late 30s. In my university days, golfers and golf courses represented exclusivity and excess. While I’m still cognizant of…
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How Could Agri-environmental Policies Evolve?
What will future Canadian agri-environmental policies look like? The answer to this question depends, of course, on who you ask. There are many models on…
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How Burr Forest Got its Name
Burr Forest is a loose translation of the Lower German word Burlwalde. My family’s farm was settled in the late 1800s. It is nestled along…
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Canola – Aerial Crop Protection
This pilot is protecting a healthy canola field that has seen a tremendous amount of rain and is currently thriving under much-needed dry and hot…
Featured Case Studies
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Reviving Agricultural Extension: Burr Forest Group Launches New Training Program
Read this case study: Reviving Agricultural Extension: Burr Forest Group Launches New Training ProgramIntroduction In 2025, after years of development and many conversations, Burr Forest Group (BFG) launched its Effective Extension training program. This unique and tailored program…
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Making Research Accessible: Cluster Knowledge Translation & Transfer
Read this case study: Making Research Accessible: Cluster Knowledge Translation & TransferIntroduction In 2023, the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) received federal funding for the fourth Canadian AgriScience Cluster for Horticulture from 2023 to…
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Summarizing Technical Presentations: Research Conference Report
Read this case study: Summarizing Technical Presentations: Research Conference ReportCase Study CLIENT Soy Canada Introduction Soy Canada was pleased to welcome back the National Soy Research Conference in January 2024. The conference drew together…
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Streamlining Agriculture-Transport Data: The Weekly Grain Movement Initiative
Read this case study: Streamlining Agriculture-Transport Data: The Weekly Grain Movement InitiativeThe Ag Transport Coalition’s reports are dense and data-heavy, posing a significant challenge in information dissemination to those who need it most — farmers, commodity groups, and industry stakeholders.
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Unifying Voices for Sustainable Agriculture: Strategy Summary Synthesis
Read this case study: Unifying Voices for Sustainable Agriculture: Strategy Summary SynthesisCase Study CLIENT Canola Council, Pulse Canada, Cereals Canada Introduction In response to the urgent need for sustainable agricultural practices, six prominent agricultural groups—Cereals Canada,…
