More jobs than applicants in agriculture Friday, February 3, 2012 by DAVE PINKThere are more jobs in the agriculture and food industry than qualified applicants to fill them, according to a report released by the University of Guelph this week.The study was based on a survey of 100 agri-food organizations conducted by JRG Consulting Group in Guelph.“The agri-food sector has emerged as the single most important economic driver in the province,” Rene Van Acker, an associate dean at the Ontario College of Agriculture, said in a university news release.Ontario has the most diverse agri-food industry in Canada, producing some 200 different commodities, and has the nation’s largest food processing industry, with more than 3,000 companies. Overall, the agriculture and food industry contributes more than $33 billion annually to the Ontario economy, and sustains more than 200,000 jobs. BF Dairy assessment program will address animal care and handling Federal funding supports specialized dairy exports
Alveo Technologies enters agreement with CDC Thursday, November 14, 2024 Alveo Technologies, Inc.—a leader in molecular sensing and diagnostics with its proprietary IntelliSense molecular detection technology—has announced it received an agreement issued by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on a competitive basis to develop a... Read this article online
University of Guelph looking for new OAC Dean Tuesday, November 12, 2024 A position has opened at the University of Guelph’s Ontario Agricultural College (OAC). The OAC is looking for a new Dean to lead the school into the future. The ideal candidate is “a visionary leader who shares its commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service, and who... Read this article online
Women Agriculture Leaders Embrace Innovation and Growth Monday, November 11, 2024 The future of agriculture depends on diverse leadership that can drive innovation and address the sector's evolving challenges. Women are already at the forefront of this transformation, leading advancements in agtech, sustainable farming practices, and agribusiness. A recent article by Dr.... Read this article online
40 Agriculture Groups Urge Senate to Reject Bill C-282 Sunday, November 10, 2024 Forty of Canada's leading agriculture and agri-food groups sent a letter today to the Senate urging them to reject Bill C-282. Bill C-282 is an Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (supply management). "This bill risks handcuffing Canada’s... Read this article online
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