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Answering industry challenges

The University of Guelph's new poultry nutrition professor, Elijah Kiarie, seeks solutions. >> Read full article

Reasonable expectation of profit

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) refers to permitted business deductions in a number of sections of the Income Tax Act (ITA). >> Read full article

CAHRC develops Ag Smart-Association app

The Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC) has created a way to help agricultural associations save money, engage members and improve revenues through a powerful new phone app. >> Read full article

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A case in point

The swell of demand from North America’s largest food companies for cage-free eggs is a stunning example of why public trust in our country’s food system matters.

The huge number of cage-free commitments from retailers and restaurants in Canada and the U.S. stems from how these companies perceive overall consumer opinions on hen housing.

While these North American food companies are no doubt being influenced by cage-free commitments already made by other countries, their promises to only source cage-free eggs in these other parts of the world are again based on consumer perception, largely influenced by animal activist groups. >> Learn More…

 
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2016 Agriculture Labour Summit

Oct. 26, 2016
Location: Olds, Alta. >> More Info

2016 EFO Egg and Pullet Farmers’ Workshop

Nov. 29-30, 2016
Location: Toronto >> More Info

Eastern Ontario Poultry Conference

Dec. 1, 2016
Location: St. Isadore, Ont. >> More Info