May 2024 Newsletter

May Update

New Group Will Improve Sharing Of Important Ag Research

Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan is very pleased to partner with Dr. Stuart Smyth and his team at the University of Saskatchewan, working on a new project within the Agri-Food Innovation and Sustainability Enhancement Chair.

Communication And Collaboration

Communication and collaboration around public trust issues are key to the success of Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan. The opportunity to collaborate with Farm & Food Care Ontario and like-minded industry leaders sets a strong foundation that further supports public trust in agriculture.

New Board Member Spotlight

Jackie is the Director of Communications at Ag-West Bio, where she has worked since 2005. Ag-West Bio supports agri-food startups, so in this role, Jackie has been immersed in Saskatchewan’s agricultural bioscience sector, interacting with numerous organizations in the community, including the commodity groups, business associations, agri-food companies and of course, the ‘public trust amplifiers’ – Farm & Food Care and Agriculture in the Classroom (where she also served as a board member).

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CanadianFoodFocus.org is a gathering place to tell our Canadian food and farming stories. We explore how food is grown and raised, share recipes and provide useful advice to help Canadians make confident food choices.

Growing Fresh Produce in Modular Farms

Explore the benefits of modular farming in Canada. Find out how this sustainable farming method is bringing fresh produce to remote and food-insecure communities.

How Do Pesticides Protect Our Food?

Through ongoing research and testing and improved farming practices, Canadians can be assured that pesticides are fulfilling the job they’re intended to do: to protect our food.

Ask A Farmer Podcast

This podcast comes from Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan’s consumer brand—Canadian Food Focus—featuring host and Saskatchewan grain and egg farmer Clinton Monchuk.

In our latest podcast, what’s with all the different types of eggs? Clinton talks to registered dietitian, Rosie Schwartz. Rosie will break down the different options available and talk about egg nutrition.

If you have questions about food and farming, email them to Clinton at askafarmer@canadianfoodfocus.org!

For more information, contact:

Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan

(306) 477-3663 | office@farmfoodcaresk.org

New Board Member Spotlight

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