The Decline of Saskatchewan Farms: A Consequence of Labour Shortages
By Leah Jones University of Saskatchewan student Introduction Saskatchewan, often referred to as the “breadbasket of Canada,” has long been a vital contributor to …
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Summer Employment in the Ag Industry
By Kate Sauser University of Saskatchewan Master’s Student Yet another summer (a very dry, warm one!) has come and gone and with that, the …
Implications of Genetically Modified Organisms
By Dawson Hering, University of Saskatchewan student Introduction Growing up on a grain farm in Saskatchewan, I always assumed that farming was straightforward. People eat …
Transparency on Feedlots
Why Feedlots are a Sustainable and Economically Stable Choice to Produce Meat By Danielle Matonovich, University of Saskatchewan student Source: (Bezan, 2021) What are feedlots? …
The Struggles of Making a Cattle Operation Viable
By: Carson George University of Saskatchewan Student Since late 2014, the cost of ranching has been on the rise, making it very challenging for new …
Livestock Transportation & Trucking Policy for Bison
By Deanna Kitzul, University of Saskatchewan The Canadian Livestock Transportation regulations date back to 1977 before the amendment made by The Canadian Food Inspection Agency …
Moving Behind the Counter: The New Regulations on Antimicrobial Sales for Producers
By: Kyra Morozowski, University of Saskatchewan student Increased Worry Calls for Change Antimicrobial resistance is now a growing health concern for the public health sector …
How Food Sovereignty Can Reduce Food Waste In Canada
By Stephanie Bieri, University of Saskatchewan Food sovereignty The terms food security and food sovereignty are often used interchangeably, when in fact they are quite …
Meatless Meats: The Name Game
By Rikki-Jean Wilson, University of Saskatchewan Move over cow-less milk and sugarless sugar; a new trend is taking the modern world by storm, “meatless meats” …
Should Products of Cloned Animals be in the Human Food Supply Chain?
By: Shelby Robinson, University of Saskatchewan student Are Products/ By-products of Cloned Animals Allowed in the Human Food Supply Chain? Cloning technology has many aspects, …