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Rasha Salih and Priyavashini Prakash, summer undergraduate supported by MITACS. Over the last year, Alberta Canola invested over $1.1 million toward 12 new projects representing approximately $3.6 million worth of research. Every $1 of farmer levy invested by Alberta Canola was matched by about $2.50 of investment by research partners and funding programs. Projects examining...

In order to ensure the integrity of the voting procedure, growers joining us online will need to register to vote. Growers attending the AGM in-person or online are encouraged to register to vote by January 10 to ensure voting platform access. To register, please visit albertacanola.com/GEM Alberta Canola is hosting four Grower Engagement Meetings...

Alberta Canola’s director nomination cycle is open in regions 1, 4, 7 and 10 until October 31, 2022. It is vital that all 12 of Alberta Canola’s regions have farmer representation during board discussions. Decisions on government policy and regulation, research funding, and other issues that impact the long-term success of canola farmers in Alberta...

Roger Chevraux; Chair Ian Chitwood; Vice-Chair Charles Simoneau; Incoming Region 3 Director The 32nd Annual General Meeting of the Alberta Canola Producers Commission was held online on January 25, 2022. Following the Annual General Meeting, the Board elected Roger Chevraux of Killam as the new Chair, and Ian Chitwood of Airdrie as the new Vice-Chair....

In the introduction to the Pan-Canadian Framework, the federal government’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, it is argued that across the globe humans are seeing increasingly severe weather phenomena. It is becoming more and more apparent that governments need to prepare for changes in climate. There is increasing international pressure to reduce carbon...