Proud to be part of a family, farming in PEI since 1810. Daughter, sister, mom & wife. 🇨🇦 Senator for Prince Edward Island. Tweets are my own thoughts.
On this day 44 years ago Terry Fox, a 21 year old Canadian who lost a leg to cancer, began an east to west cross-Canada run to raise money and awareness for cancer research. He ran the equivalent of a full marathon every day and made it 143 days and 5,373 km before he lost his
Join us on Friday, October 11 at 10:00 a.m. EST for a FREE Virtual Food & Farm Field Trip to a dairy goat farm! Students will explore this unique aspect of farming and learn how dairy goats are cared for. Tune in on our Facebook and YouTube channels!
#ONTAgWeek
#LoveONFood
Grain Workers Union Local 333 and the Vancouver Terminal Elevators’ Association have reached a tentative agreement to get Canada’s harvest to market.
Thanks to the parties for putting in the work necessary to get a deal done, and to federal mediators for their support.
Another port strike looms on the horizon.The inability of port players to reach agreements typically results in bystanders being held hostage. Canada’s reputation as a reliable trade partner ends up tarnished. There has to be a better way. 🌾🚢
@SenateCA
NB post-secondary institutions are following IRCC rules including many recent changes, and yet in some cases, their chosen int’l students are not receiving study visas in time for the academic year.
Why are they being penalized for a lack of efficiency in the processing system?
I asked
@SenMarcGold
to ask our gov’t to consider making our grain transportation system an essential service.
The big issue is farmers being held hostage yet again.
Rail & port must flow.
Grain must get to market.
@SenateCA
@AgProducersSK
@CFAFCA
September 10th is
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay
. To our farming community: you are not alone. There’s help available! Check out FREE mental health resources at and listen to today's CBC Island Morning segment for more info:
#FridayFeature
! 📸
Phacelia is making waves 🌊 as a cover crop in PEI!
This unique purple-blue flowered plant not only improves soil health by ⬆️ organic matter & ⬇️ erosion but also attracts pollinators 🐝. Phacelia proves that cover crops can be beautiful & beneficial! 💜
Did you know? Research shows that out of all the veggies, potatoes offer the most nutrients per dollar! 💰 That means you can fill your plate, and fuel your body without breaking the bank 😊
The Grocery Code of Conduct could encourage investment and innovation 💡
@MGraydon_FHCP
notes that with enhanced financial security and economic certainty, he is hopeful that major multinationals will increase their investments, innovation, and capital commitments.
Canada cannot allow this rail dispute to disrupt our entire supply chain for the 9th time in 6 years. This strike will negatively impact all facets of our national economy.
@SenatorRobBlack
& I sent this letter to cabinet ministers urging swift & effective action.
@SenateCA
I am hiring!
This is a 👌🏻opp to be involved in
@SenateCA
work that impacts
#CdnAg
I’m seeking a knowledgeable & highly experienced person with experience in & a genuine interest for
#AgPolicy
&
#RuralAffairs
to be my Director of Parliamentary Affairs.
Great idea,
@Cathy_Lennon
- taking a moment to celebrate and welcome new OVC grad Dr Jacky Normandeau to large animal medicine & offer congrats on the
@GBFarmersWeek
award! 🙌🏻
Love seeing vets choose Large Animal Medicine!
Hey
#ontag
let’s take a minute to celebrate and welcome new OVC grad Dr Jacky Normandeau to large animal medicine & offer our congrats on the
@GBFarmersWeek
award! 🙌🏻
Avoiding a rail disruption is critically important. Rail disruptions not only interrupt our supply chain with the obvious, immediate implications, but longer term it damages our reputation as a reliable trade partner.
#StopTheLockout
Help our economy and Canadian Ag.
A potential rail disruption will have devastating effects to CDN farmers & agriculture
#cdnag
.
Let our Fed. Government know what’s at stake before it's too late.
Visit – it takes less than 30 seconds to show your support.
#cdnpoli
@stevenmackinnon
We're thrilled to launch the $1.3M Agriculture Resiliency Program for PEI farmers! This initiative will support research, extreme weather preparedness, and producer wellness, strengthening our agriculture sector for the future. Visit:
@AAFC_Canada