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Be the Leader You Want to Be

SaskCanola, Alberta Canola and Manitoba Canola Growers are farmer-run organizations, so they need passionate farmers to run for board elections. Are you ready to put your name forward? This article describes the requirements and rewards of joining a board.

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Business Management

You’re Hired? How to Employ, Retain Farm Employees

Do you need more help on the farm? Before hiring anyone, accurately describe the help needed and make sure the job posting is clear on expectations. Get familiar with the required paperwork, and study a few tips on employee satisfaction and retention.

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More Processing Requires More Canola

If four new canola processing plants announced earlier this year get built as planned, Canadian processors will have capacity to use 16-17 million tonnes of canola per year by 2025, up from around 11 million currently.

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The Editor's Desk

Consumers R Us

I made vegan burgers for the first time ever. I’m not vegan, I’m not vegetarian, but these vegan burgers were right up my alley. They had wheat, oats, lentils and mushrooms – all of which were sourced from Western Canadian farms – and I wanted to try something different. I eat a diverse diet that...
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