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Partner blog feature: How the Verschuren Centre and partners are scaling cleantech in Nova Scotia

At the intersection of critically needing to reengineer a petroleum-free bioeconomy and sustainably feeding the world’s population, there is a huge pipeline of potential solutions. While there is no lack of ideas, there is a lack of resources to get those solutions — all of which require capital-intensive infrastructure and investment — into the marketplace.

Located in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, the Verschuren Centre, supported by Invest Nova Scotia, is uniquely equipped to scale ideas and innovations, as well as address some of the most critical challenges facing the world today.

Invest Nova Scotia is a Bioenterprise Canada Regional Partner and the Verschuren Centre is a Collaborative Partner.

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CHP Talks: Paul Bootsma—Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario #farmers #agriculture

Video: CHP Talks: Paul Bootsma—Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario #farmers #agriculture

My guest this week is Mr. Paul Bootsma, Policy Coordinator for the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario (CFFO). We discuss his policy work at the CFFO and how the organization advocates for farmers with both the federal and provincial governments. We also discuss the current issue of waste at some small abbatoirs (slaughter facilities) in Ontario where there seems to be a pattern of excessive condemnation of animal carcasses by provincial inspectors, raising cost for both farmers and abbatoir owners.