From the April issue of CAAR Communicator: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada chose to release a discussion document: Reducing emissions arising from the application of fertilizer in Canada’s agriculture sector, on end of day March 4, 2022. The discussion document progresses the next steps of the December 2020, Government of Canada Strengthened Climate Plan, “A Healthy Environment and a Healthy Economy.”

For CAAR Saskatchewan members, the association has once again successfully renewed the SGI Letter of Approval to Anhydrous Ammonia or Fertilizer Distributors, expiring Dec. 31, 2022.

Cleanfarms is inviting Alberta retailers to register to become SPI Collection partners.

2022 Pro-Ag Investments Auction Success: $75,000+ raised. Proceeds from the auction directly support CAAR’s advocacy activities, support of industry initiatives, agricultural scholarships, upgrades to existing programs and services and the development of new ones.

There is a lot going on in the ag retail industry. The 2022 Virtual CAAR Conference provides you  with an opportunity to stay up to date on the latest issues.  Issues that will impact the future of the agriculture industry.  Join us for the 2022 Virtual CAAR Conference to stay up to date on what's important, and to help you develop strategies to support the health of your business, the ag retail industry, and the agriculture industry overall.  Don't forget to bid on items at the Pro-Ag Investments Online Auction and support the association and ag industry.

The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, recently announced that the government will be forming a new Science Advisory Committee on Pest Control Products in Canada. The Committee will provide scientific advice, as appropriate, before certain evidence-based federal decisions on pesticides, including on pesticide Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs).

Terri Stewart, Executive Director, Chemistry for CropLife Canada, will join Gord Kurbis, Vice President of Trade Policy and Crop Protection at the Canada Grains Council on the MRL Panel at the 2022 Virtual CAAR Conference. Register Now.

The CAAR Pro-Ag Investments Auction will be hosted online in February 2022. Support CAAR. Support YOUR industry.

The CAAR Pro-Ag Investments Auction will be hosted online in February 2022. Support CAAR. Support YOUR industry.