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Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
UPDATE: Cleanfarms Launches New Pilot Program to Help Fraser Valley Farmers Recycle Ag Plastics
Farmers Learning About Ag Plastic Compactors for Efficient Handling LETHBRIDGE, Alberta, May 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cleanfarms, in collaboration with the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD), is launching a five-year pilot program (2025-2029) to support farmers in the Fraser Valley in recycling bale wrap and silage plastics. Financial support for this program is provided by the governments of Canada and British Columbia through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, under the Environmental Sustainability & Climate Change program. This pilot builds on experience from similar pilots in Northern BC and expands on the work of farmers in Agassiz who have been recycling plastics for several years, recently with expertise and logistical support from Cleanfarms and financial support from the Dairy Farmers of Canada. It aims to reduce ag plastic waste while improving on-farm recycling efficiency. Leveraging experience in preparation and collection of agricultural plastics for recycling, Cleanfarms is launching this pilot to develop sustainable long-term solutions relevant to BC agriculture. As BC's largest dairy region, the Fraser Valley pilot will provide valuable learnings to inform programming for farmers across the province. 'Our producers are always looking for ways to take better care of the land,' said the Honourable Heath MacDonald, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. 'Programs like this will help farmers in the Fraser Valley make their operations more sustainable and protect their livelihoods and landscapes for generations to come. 'B.C. farmers know taking care of the land and environment is a key part of preserving our food security, and minimizing production waste and maximizing recycling helps everyone,' said Lana Popham, B.C.'s Minister of Agriculture and Food. 'This pilot program will help plastics used on-farm end up where they should, the recycling depot, and also help our farmers continue to put food on our tables through sustainable practices and food production.' 'The FVRD is proud to be involved in the new five-year pilot program of collecting and recycling used agricultural plastic,' said Patricia Ross, FVRD Board Chair. 'The collaboration with Cleanfarms is creating an opportunity with practical solutions to help farmers reduce their environmental footprint in the region,' she said. Cleanfarms will host a demonstration day in Agassiz on June 17th, 2025, where farmers can test different compactors and learn about how to participate in this pilot project. Farmers will store baled plastics on their farms, and drop-off events will be held twice per year. Additional details are available on our BC pilot webpage. 'Pilot projects like this allow us to test and refine programs, making it easier to establish permanent recycling solutions,' said Barry Friesen, Executive Director. Furthermore, farmers can recycle other ag plastics through Cleanfarms' existing collection programs for used ag plastic containers, totes, drums, and Unwanted Pesticides & Livestock Medications (UPLM) which has its next collection in BC's Peace Region in 2025. For more information on how to participate in this pilot, visit our BC Pilot webpage, or contact Carly Fraser at fraserc@ About Cleanfarms Cleanfarms is an agricultural industry stewardship organization that contributes to a healthier environment and a sustainable future by recovering and recycling agricultural and related industry plastics, packaging and products. It is funded by its members in the crop protection, seed, fertilizer, animal health medication, peat moss, animal bedding, feed, ag plastics, and maple tubing industries. Its team members are located in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes. About the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) Sustainable CAP is a five-year, $3.5-billion investment by federal, provincial and territorial governments to strengthen competitiveness, innovation, and resiliency of Canada's agriculture, agri‐food and agri‐based products sector. This includes $1 billion in federal programs and activities and a $2.5-billion commitment that is cost-shared 60 per cent federally and 40 per cent provincially/territorially for programs that are designed and delivered by provinces and territories. Media ContactCatherine Lecomte, Media Relations and Digital Communications Coordinator | lecomtec@ | (236) 202-3580 Ext. 2249 A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
National Post
30-04-2025
- Business
- National Post
Ag-West Bio Partners with Mink Learning to help start-ups raise capital
Article content SASKATOON, Saskatchewan — On May 29, Steve Balaban, CEO and Founder of Mink Learning, will be in Saskatoon to help start-ups in the agri-food sector increase their chances of raising investment capital. Article content Article content Swimming with the Sharks is an investment readiness bootcamp with valuable one-on-one sessions with Steve Balaban, an investment specialist who educates entrepreneurs and family businesses around the globe (including Canwest Commercial & Land Corp. of Saskatoon) and teaches private equity at the University of Waterloo. Article content Steve Balaban says, 'Investment capital is becoming more difficult to obtain – but by being better prepared and educated in the process, a company's chance of success increases significantly.' Article content Jeremy Lang, Director of Innovation and Business Development at Ag-West Bio, says, 'We're grateful to the ABIC foundation for supporting this important event. It has been said that the best time to raise capital is when you don't need it. This bootcamp will provide companies with the tools and strategies to help secure capital so they have it when they need it.' Article content The event involves two separate days of workshops for startups, as well as opportunities for one-on-one coaching. The format will be engaging and hands-on, involving mock negotiations, information on investment structuring, and personalized pitch practice. Participants will have an opportunity to share their specific challenges. Article content Workshop sessions for the program will take place a few weeks apart (May 29 and June 19) to allow participants to work on their pitch decks in between, and to get real-time feedback. Article content Registration fees are $300 for Ag-West Bio members and $400 for non-members. Interested business owners or founders can register here. Article content About Ag-West Bio Article content Ag-West Bio is Saskatchewan's agricultural bioscience industry association. The company works as a catalyst for industry growth in the bioeconomy through direct investments, aiding strategic alliances, hosting educational and networking events, business planning support, and communications. Funding for Ag-West Bio is provided by the Government of Canada and Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative. Article content Since 1989, Ag-West Bio has been investing in innovative Saskatchewan companies through its Technology Commercialization Fund. This self-replenishing fund targets early-stage companies that are commercializing bioscience technologies with potential to yield tangible benefits for the province's agriculture industry. Ag-West Bio investments are patient, non-predatory and flexible. Article content Mink Learning is a reputable firm that makes the complex world of private equity and investment attraction simple for entrepreneurs through interactive methods and engaging material. Steve Balaban, CEO and Founder of Mink Learning, is a trusted educator of entrepreneurs and family businesses around the globe (including Canwest Commercial & Land Corp. of Saskatoon!) and teaches private equity at the University of Waterloo. Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content For more information, contact: Article content Article content Article content
Winnipeg Free Press
26-04-2025
- Business
- Winnipeg Free Press
AgriStability enrolment extended 3 months
AgriStability enrolment has been extended for three months in response to tariffs and market disruptions. The program provides funding to farmers who take large revenue hits. The enrolment deadline, originally slated for April 30, will now come July 31. 'With stress and uncertainties beyond their control, extending this deadline will provide producers additional time to protect their margins,' Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn said in a news release Friday. AgriStability funding comes through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a $3.5 billion pool by Ottawa and provincial and territorial governments. — Free Press staff
CBC
12-03-2025
- Business
- CBC
$500K being shifted around to help P.E.I. agricultural sector respond to U.S. tariffs
The P.E.I. Department of Agriculture and the Government of Canada have announced they are redirecting $500,000 to help the provincial agriculture sector in response to the tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. These funds will flow into three programs falling under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership programming. That's a five-year, $3.5 billion plan to help farmers, operators and producers across the country. According to a news release, it aims to "strengthen the competitiveness, innovation, and resiliency of Canada's agriculture, agri‐food, and agri‐based products sector." The Product and Market Development Program is designed to expand domestic and international competitiveness for small and medium-sized agricultural producers. The Strategic Industry Growth Initiative is meant to help the agriculture sector speed up the commercialization of food products. The Business Development Program provides training on things like business planning and implementation, organizational development, and risk activities.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
$500K being shifted around to help P.E.I. agricultural sector respond to U.S. tariffs
The P.E.I. Department of Agriculture and the Government of Canada have announced they are redirecting $500,000 to help the provincial agriculture sector in response to the tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. These funds will flow into three programs falling under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership programming. That's a five-year, $3.5 billion plan to help farmers, operators and producers across the country. According to a news release, it aims to "strengthen the competitiveness, innovation, and resiliency of Canada's agriculture, agri‐food, and agri‐based products sector." The Product and Market Development Program is designed to expand domestic and international competitiveness for small and medium-sized agricultural producers. The Strategic Industry Growth Initiative is meant to help the agriculture sector speed up the commercialization of food products. The Business Development Program provides training on things like business planning and implementation, organizational development, and risk activities. The news release says the P.E.I. Department of Agriculture will assess the applications. It will also work with the P.E.I. Department of Economic Development, Innovation and Trade to support agricultural initiatives.
