From the Strudwick Farm in Balgonie, SK, President of the Grain Growers of Canada Stephen Vandervalk made a statement on the passage of Bill C-18, Marketing Freedom for Grain Farmers Act. Vandervalk said changes to the new voluntary Canadian Wheat Board will mean a new invigorated organization. The full release is available online. Call 403-795-1171.
The Grain Growers of Canada kicked off the virtual Growing Project by pledging over 50 acres to the project during the 2011 Christmas season. Executive Director of Grain Growers of Canada Richard Phillips said that the online virtual farm is designed for farmers who do not live near one of the Foodgrains Bank’s other 200 … Read more
The Grain Growers of Canada encourage the government to continue moving forward on Bill C-18, Marketing Freedom for Grain Farmers Act. President of the Grain Growers of Canada Stephen Vandervalk said that Justice Douglas Campbell’s recent ruling should not have any affect on Parliament passing Bill C-18. Vandervalk said Campbell concurred that the government has … Read more
The Grain Growers of Canada supports the federal government’s move to increase regulatory cooperation with the United States. President of the Grain Growers of Canada Stephen Vandervalk said that the Gran Growers of Canada welcomes the news that Canada and the US want to work together on regulations that affect the agriculture industry. Within the Border Action Plan … Read more
The Grain Growers of Canada and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers are pleased to see the details released last week on Environment Canada’s temporary import standards for “Tier 4 flexibility” diesel engines. The approval by Cabinet of new temporary standards to fill a gap in the regulations resulting from regulations set to expire on November … Read more
President of the Grain Growers of Canada Stephen Vandervalk called on politicians, the Canadian Wheat Board and all farm groups to consider the interests of producers following the introduction of Bill C-18, Marketing Freedom for Grain Farmers Act. Vandervalk said on behalf of farmers, the Grain Growers of Canada are asking everyone to tone down … Read more
Stephen Vandervalk, President of the Grain Growers of Canada, says the election is an ideal time for farmers to make their voices heard on critical agriculture issues. The full release is available online. Call 403-795-1171.
The association strongly support the decision of the Senate Agriculture Committee to have an in-depth look at agricultural research and innovation in Canada. Call 403-795-1171.
The Grain Growers of Canada sees both negative ramifications and positive possibilities in regards to the Canadian Wheat Board's announced purchase of two new freight vessels. The full release is available online. Call 403-795-1171. The Grain Growers of Canada would like to thank both Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK) and Liberal MP Wayne Easter … Read more
The Grain Growers of Canada released a statement expressing their pleasure with the recent announcement of formal negotiations working towards a free trade agreement between Canada and Morocco. The full release is available online. Call 613-233-9954.
