Digging In with UFA

Digging in with UFA - The Changing Nature Of Farming

When it comes to cost, there are so many variables farmers and ranchers face that, as a consumer, are completely unseen in the process of farm to plate. This week we are digging in on the changing nature and cost of farming. Join as we listen to true blue discussions from Co-Owner and Operations Manager for Grace Feedyards Dorothy Thengs and Managing Director of the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute Tyler McCann while we dig to the root of Canadian Agriculture's most pressing conversations. Guided by our host Don Shafer in partnership with United Farmers of Alberta, we’re ready to dig in. Are you? 

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Digging in with UFA - Carbon Tax 

When we talk about public policy in agriculture, how do we maintain realistic expectations for ranchers and farmers in both the short term and the long term? This week we are digging in on the carbon tax and the conversation between systemic ambition and the realities of agricultural legislature. Join as we listen to true blue discussions from UFA Board of Directors Member Trish Henderson and the Alberta Grains Director of Government Relations Policy Shannon Sereda while we dig to the root of Canadian Agriculture's most pressing conversations. Guided by our host Don Shafer in partnership with United Farmers of Alberta, we’re ready to dig in. Are you?  

Digging in with UFA - Antibiotics and Antimicrobials 

For ranchers and farmers, how do you safely mitigate disease among cattle while also maintaining safety for the consumer?  This week we are digging in on antibiotic and antimicrobial use in cattle production. Join as we listen to true blue discussions from Ranching Entrepreneur Ryan Kasko and Cattle Veterinary Expert Dr. Joyce Van Donkersgoed while we dig to the root of Canadian Agriculture's most pressing conversations. Guided by our host Don Shafer in partnership with UFA Co-operative, we’re ready to dig in. Are you? 

Digging in with UFA - Antibiotics and Antimicrobials 

For ranchers and farmers, how do you safely mitigate disease among cattle while also maintaining safety for the consumer?  This week we are digging in on antibiotic and antimicrobial use in cattle production. Join as we listen to true blue discussions from Ranching Entrepreneur Ryan Kasko and Cattle Veterinary Expert Dr. Joyce Van Donkersgoed while we dig to the root of Canadian Agriculture's most pressing conversations. Guided by our host Don Shafer in partnership with UFA Co-operative, we’re ready to dig in. Are you? 

Digging in with UFA - Fertilizer Emission Reduction Targets

As we try our best to do better by the planet, how do we make sure to also do right by those most affected in climate policy? This week we are digging in on Fertilizer Emission Reduction Targets and what it means for the farmers who are most affected. Join as we listen to true blue discussions from Agricultural Advocate Tara Sawyer and Agri-food Industry Expert Sylvain Charlebois while we dig to the root of Canadian Agriculture's most pressing conversations. Guided by our host Don Shafer in partnership with UFA Co-operative, we’re ready to dig in. Are you? 

Digging in with UFA - Fertilizer Emission Reduction Targets

As we try our best to do better by the planet, how do we make sure to also do right by those most affected in climate policy? This week we are digging in on Fertilizer Emission Reduction Targets and what it means for the farmers who are most affected. Join as we listen to true blue discussions from Agricultural Advocate Tara Sawyer and Agri-food Industry Expert Sylvain Charlebois while we dig to the root of Canadian Agriculture's most pressing conversations. Guided by our host Don Shafer in partnership with UFA Co-operative, we’re ready to dig in. Are you?