Feb 24, 2017

AGRIS-Co-operative awarded 2016 4R Nutrient Stewardship Agri-Retailer

AGRIS Co-operative was recently awarded the 4R Nutrient Stewardship Agri-Retailer award at the Canadian Association of Agri-Retailers(CAAR) Annual Conference in Banff, Alberta.

“Using 4R Nutrient Stewardship, we can help our customers fully realize the benefits of this program”, said Jim Campbell, general manager of AGRIS-Co-operative. The framework aligns perfectly with the responsible, effective, and profitable planning we offer our customers. If we can help farmers to optimize crop yields, and make sustainable contributions to Canada’s agri-food sector, it’s a win for everyone.”

AGRIS Co-operative has embraced 4R Nutrient Stewardship philosophies and strategies with 14 of the co-operatives’ 22 Certified Crop Advisors having completed FertilizerCanada’s eLearning 4R training. Additionally, introductory training sessions of the key elements of 4R Nutrient Stewardship were completed by all staff. And most recently, the AGRIS board of directors has adopted the FS Stewardship Pledge.

AGRIS-Co-operative Ltd. works alongside other Ontario stakeholders, including Fertilizer Canada, to further the adoption of 4R Nutrient Stewardship to protect and conserve water quality and ecosystem health in the province.

Adrian Vandyk, AGRIS Co-operative operations manager accepts the award for the 
co-operative, presented by Cassandra Cotton, director, sustainability and membership with Fertilizer Canada.

Feb 16, 2017

Celebrate Canada's National Ag Day!

Today, Feb. 16 is being recognized as Canada’s Agriculture Day with many events and celebrations being hosted around the country.

The theme for the day is Let’s Celebrate the Food We Love, and the plan is that the agriculture and agri-food community will host events and conversations across the country to do just that.

“It’s all about showing our love, pride and passion for an industry that puts food on our tables,” said Candace Hill, manager of Agriculture More Than Ever. “We want to give everyone the opportunity to have a voice in the conversation and celebrate the industry that feeds the world.”

https://www.agriculturemorethanever.ca/cdn-ag-day/
Twitter hashtag #CdnAgDay
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