In late July, the New Brunswick government announced a large funding initiative for the agricultural sector. Totalling up to $850,000 the funds will be divided between several different programs in the following manner:
Livestock genetic enhancement initiative - $300,000
Honeybee expansion initiative - $150,000
Apple development initiative - $100,000
Organic development initiative - $90,000
Strategic projects - $60,000
All of the [...]
How much of the money that you spend at the grocery store ends up in the farmer’s pockets?
According to the article “Farmers’ Share of Food Dollar” on Envirovore, not much. The story claims that on average, 20% of every dollar goes to the farmer. Obviously, the percentage will vary greatly based on product and how [...]
Earlier this week, the provincial agriculture minister Ronald Ouellette and Fundy Royal MP Rob Moore announced an initiative directed at New Brunswick’s orchards and vineyards. Up to $772,680 ($309,000 provincial - $463,680 federal) will be made available to fruit tree and vineyard owners across the province who wish to transition existing grape vines and fruit [...]
This is a new blog dedicated to food and agriculture. As the blog is based in Fredericton, New Brunswick the blog will cover some local and regional issues and stories. The Food, Food, Food blog will also examine agriculture and food related issues across Canada and around the world.
Some of the issue that I intend [...]