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Croplife becomes newest member of the ‘Road to 2050 initiative’

CropLife Canada is now an industry partner on the ‘Road to 2050’ climate-solution initiative.

The Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) wanted the strategy to focus on innovation, research, and beneficial management practices, representing a practical and proactive approach to tackling climate change.

Recommendations will guide government policies and programming directed at Canada’s grains sector.

CropLife Canada President and CEO Pierre Petelle said it advocates for a science-based regulatory environment that enables innovation in Canada. He said Canadian farmers have long been early adopters of new technologies, including plant science innovations, which has made them global leaders in sustainable production.

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Green Certificate Program celebrates 50 years.

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In 1975, Alberta’s government announced a new training program for the province’s future farmers, the first of its kind in Canada. Alberta is celebrating 50 successful years of this popular rural employment and training program, which helps high school students enter and build careers in agriculture while earning credits at the same time.