Do you know what Animal Welfare really means?
In my 15 years studying, researching and being employed in agriculture I’ve had many discussions with urban and agricultural friends, family, colleagues and even strangers about the meaning of animal...
View ArticleMeet the face of September in the Faces of Farming calendar
By Patricia Grotenhuis Taking over shares in her family farm while majoring in molecular biology and minoring in statistics at the University of Guelph was not what Kelsey Ottens pictured herself doing...
View ArticleFarm Animal Council of Saskatchewan pleased with the success of another ‘We...
By Jean Clavelle This year marks another triumph for the “We Care” billboard campaign initiated by the Farm Animal Council of Saskatchewan (FACS). The program, which began in 1996, feature beef,...
View ArticlePerceptions of Antibiotic Free Meat
By Jean L Clavelle There has been much discussion lately on social media sites regarding marketing and how perceptions can be easily manipulated. One such topic is that of antibiotic free meat (AFM)...
View ArticleBridging the great divide
by Jean L Clavelle There are some statistics being tossed around these days on social media – only 3% of the population is involved in food production agriculture. Of those involved in primary...
View ArticleCalving: when and how to help
The following is a CattleFACS brochure reprinted with the permission of the Farm Animal Council of Saskatchewan. (FACS represents the Saskatchewan livestock industry in advancing responsible animal...
View ArticleLets Get Talking!
Jean L Clavelle Alright. I believe it is time to dust off the old soap box and step back on. Many organizations reporters and marketing programs recently have expressed opinions about what is the...
View ArticleThe Distance from Farm to Plate
be Jean L Clavelle Since becoming involved with social media over the last year I have begun to take note of people’s attitudes, opinions and knowledge as it pertains to agriculture and food...
View ArticleDenmark shows effect of banning growth promoting antimicrobial use in cattle
Today’s post comes to us courtesy of the Beef Cattle Research Council. To see the full article and others go to BeefResearch.ca Jean L Clavelle Denmark shows effect of banning growth promoting...
View ArticleSome good news on animal welfare
Jean L Clavelle Lately my professional world seems to be focusing on the negative – on everything that’s not happening, how agriculture seems to be under constant attack, what we are not doing that we...
View ArticleI think we need to talk…
Jean L Clavelle Farm Animal Council of Saskatchewan Growth hormones. Dirty nasty words aren’t they? I’m sorry to bring this up but I think it’s something we need to talk about. Many of us in Canada,...
View ArticleGiving Thanks
Jean L Clavelle Farm Animal Council of Saskatchewan On this Thanksgiving weekend I was surrounded by my children, my family, good and plentiful food and a warm home. I was reflecting on all of the...
View ArticleWhat does sustainable farming mean to you?
Jean L Clavelle Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan I was at a conference this week discussing agriculture and food production in Canada. I must say it was a pretty exciting and motivational two days....
View ArticleIs our food SAFE?
Jean L Clavelle Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan We are at the beginning of 2015 now, which is accompanied by the obligatory New Year’s resolution to cut back, get fit, eat healthy. But, what makes...
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