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Get the latest in news on CFA activities and check out updates on Canadian agricultural policy and events. This section features CFA news releases and media statements, as well updates from staff in our national office.
Media contact: communications@canadian-farmers.ca
News Releases
Sparks fly on critical issues in Canadian agriculture
September 25, 2019
National Agriculture Leaders’ Debate shows parties’ priorities for the sector Tuesday, September 24th, OTTAWA – The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) hosted the Agriculture Leaders’ Debate on September 24th. The debate brought together all major parties to ...
Learn MoreCanadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) Embraces New RBC Report Lauding the Vast Potential of Canadian Ag
September 3, 2019
RBC report highlighting economic growth opportunities in Canada’s Agri-Food sector latest proof of substantial benefits for all Canadians OTTAWA, ON – September 3, 2019 – CFA, the unified voice advocating for Canadian farmers at the national level, welcomes the message, and the timing, of ...
Learn MoreAGgrowth Coalition: Enough stalling — immediate support needed for Canada’s export-oriented farmers
August 26, 2019
August 26, Ottawa, ON —On the heels of the government of Canada’s announcement of trade support for market losses for 11,000 Canadian dairy farmers, AGgrowth, the coalition representing farmers from across the country, demands support for its export-oriented farmers facing significant ...
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CFA to host Agriculture Leaders’ Debate on September 24th
September 19, 2019
CFA will be hosting the Agriculture Leaders’ Debate on Setember 24th, sponsored by Food & Consumer Products of Canada. The debate will tackle the issues concerning Canadian Agriculture, with a focus on the three pillars of CFA’s Producing Prosperity in Canada ...
Learn MoreRBC report “Farmer 4.0” identifies Canadian agriculture sector as having massive potential growth
September 12, 2019
The Royal Bank of Canada has released their Farmer 4.0 report. This report look at the upcoming new era of farming and the high skill-set that the next generation of farm operators will need. It outlines how, with the proper support, Canadian agriculture can take advantage of this new era of ...
Learn MoreSave the Date – CFA’s Summer Board Meeting and FPT Roundtable takes place from July 15 – 17!
May 9, 2019
CFA’s Summer Board Meeting and FPT Roundtable will be taking place from July 15 – 17, at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Québec at 690 Boul. René-Lévesque Est in Québec City, Québec. Registration for the event will be open starting on May 21st on the CFA Website. Notices will be sent out via ...
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