Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald (Malpeque, PEI) announced that the Government of Canada is committed to advancing the National Agricultural Soil Health Strategy, with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) partnering with the Soil Conservation Council of Canada (SCCC) on its development. This work builds on the important leadership undertaken by the Senate, including … Read more
The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership will fund a new two-year, $250,000 Veterinary Student Recruitment and Retention Pilot Grant Program, which is aimed at enticing rural practices to hire summer veterinary students and encouraging students to continue their careers in those communities. Rural vet clinics can apply now for the pilot grant program. Eligible clinics will receive up to $10,000 … Read more
Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald (Malpeque, PEI) met with farmers, processors, industry partners, and provincial agriculture and agri-food stakeholders during his outreach to Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island. While there, he continued advancing discussions on the Next Policy Framework (NPF) across numerous agriculture sectors in Atlantic Canada. He also attended the Atlantic … Read more
During a visit to Community Food Sharing Association in St. John’s, N.L., Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald (Malpeque, PEI) announced an investment of up to $30 million for 235 approved projects across Canada under the Local Food Infrastructure Fund (LFIF). This program helps to improve community food security by funding infrastructure that increases access to local, nutritious … Read more
Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald (Malpeque, PEI) announced that the AgriStability guidelines have been amended to add pasture-related feed costs as an allowable expense under the program, beginning with the 2026 program year. By including pasture-related feed costs, AgriStability will provide more equitable support for producers whose animals graze on land they do not own, … Read more
The B.C. On-Farm Technology Adoption Program funds projects that address labour shortages and improves processes for labour-intensive tasks to help farming operations grow, raise, harvest, pack or store food more effectively. Applications for this round of funding are open Feb. 24 to April 6, 2026. The full release is available online. Contact jennica.klassen@agr.gc.ca.
Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald (Malpeque, PEI) and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced continued funding for the 2026 Crop Insurance Program, administered by the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC). The deadline for Saskatchewan producers to apply, reinstate, cancel or make changes to their Crop Insurance contract is March 31, 2026. The full release is available online. Contact jennica.klassen@agr.gc.ca.
Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald (Malpeque, PEI) announced the reappointment of Samantha Haverkamp, as a Member of the Farm Products Council of Canada (FPCC) for a term of three years, effective April 21, 2026. The full release is available online. Contact jennica.klassen@agr.gc.ca.
Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald (Malpeque, PEI) and Newfoundland and Labrador Minister of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands Pleaman Forsey announced measures to assist farmers and producers affected by drought conditions in 2025. The Federal and Provincial Governments are opening the 2025 AgriStability program to accept late participants. Interested producers must submit their final application by the … Read more
Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald (Malpeque, PEI) and Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture David Marit announced $4.5 million to support 25 new livestock and forage-related research projects in Saskatchewan through the Agriculture Development Fund (ADF). They also announced a renewed $3.9 million, multi-year partnership with two world class research organizations, the Prairie Swine Centre (PSC) and the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization … Read more