It’s the year 2050…
If we fast-forward to the future of 2050 similar to the science fiction world view from “Soylent Green” how would the youth of 2050 describe our practices, our food, and our fields? Will their digital postcards reflect our true landscapes, our waters, and our air? I am optimistic we will not be in need of any “Soylent Green” but how can inspire our leaders of tomorrow and how can we help them grow a greener future?
With the Spring season just around the corner, what better time than now to learn about 4R Nutrient Stewardship. The Farming 4R Manitoba online training course is now available on GrowZone – interested in preparing yourself socially, environmentally, and economically for the future? Gain specific knowledge for farmers in Manitoba with the Farming 4R Manitoba…
Each passing Christmas season seems to open the great debate with Canadians regarding our values surrounding real versus artificial trees for the holiday season. But as I pass the curbs and countrysides this year I hear the news that in 2014 Canadians spent more money on fake (artificial) trees than on real ones (Ottawa Citizen, 2014). Are there hidden values of…
Has the term environmental sustainability become an elephant in a room? Better referred to as a problem that no one wants to discuss, but at times it’s so obvious that it cannot be ignored. Well, let’s face it – environmental concerns can be tricky problems to navigate and many times are multi-faceted with no one real solution….
Tillage versus no-tillage – It’s a question that has been raising hairs and maybe a few eyebrows lately within the last couple months in the field of sustainable agriculture. As a key conservation agriculture strategy (no-till) has been promoted and used as an alternative to conventional plowing and a much needed change for increasing crop…
Are you familiar with the expression, “the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence?” Well, sometimes it can be – but what about the water, should it “greener” too? Is it a fish, is it a boat, oh no maybe its that “creature from the black lagoon,” Jack Arnold’s 1954 movie?…
An example of the quad copter that provided the aerial footage of the 2014 demo sites today on the Island! Quad copters during the tour provided aerial footage of the 2014 4R demonstration sites. In the next year, the project has plans to utilize drones, which will provide high resolution aerial data to help examine…
After a much needed hiatus from social media, it’s time to reflect some highlights from last week’s International Stewardship Symposium in Saskatoon Saskatchewan. What were the big questions and topics up for discussion? What works lies ahead? And how are we moving forward? Are you thinking outside the box? Well let’s review… Highlights of the International…
Did you know that Saskatoon is one of the sunniest major cities in Canada. It does shine and records on average about 2329 hours of sunlight each year. And the fact of the matter is – it hasn’t stopped shining since Team CFI arrived. As the final preparations are underway for the 4R Summit and…
Experts from Canada and around the World will be gathering soon in Saskatoon Saskatchewan (July 15, & 16, 2014) to discuss some “hot potatoes” surrounding nutrient stewardship’s role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions while improving crop production. The Canadian Prairie City Saskatoon will be a hub buzzing with agricultural producers, agri-retailers, governments, academics, and industry…
Have you ever wondered how to take your farm to the next level? Are you the type of farmer who‘s interested in testing proven agronomic concepts on your own land to explore how they fit into your operation? Well, the 4R Nutrient Stewardship program might be just the thing you need. In fact, the 4R…
A loud buzzing noise fills the air, much louder than the roar of a tractor, and a cloud-like swarm of bees begin to rise. Not fifty or a hundred bees, much, much more – like thousands! Where are they going and why? And what’ s all the buzz about? What’s the buzz about? During a…
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