We’ve decided to mix this blog up a little, and so I’ve decided to talk a little more about a project that I’ve been working on since 2008.
If you have read my bio back when I started blogging last year, you may have learned that I didn’t grow up on a farm. I studied journalism, and my first journalism … Read More
There’s no denying local food and locally made products are important for Canadian consumers. But when it comes right down to it, Canada is an export nation. Even producers who aren’t exporting foods are affected. Kathleen Sullivan, executive director of the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA) knows this firsthand, and spoke about her experiences during a presentation at Farmtech in … Read More
The Hopper.Ag is an online tool to help individuals and organizations find rural and agricultural resources. Green Hectares has had the opportunity to work with some great contributors on this project and with the launch of the platform this month, we are highlighting key team members who helped to create the Hopper.Ag.
Designing a project like The Hopper takes hard … Read More
The Hopper.Ag is an online tool to help individuals and organizations find rural and agricultural resources. Green Hectares has had the opportunity to work with some great contributors on this project and with the launch of the platform this month, we are highlighting key team members who helped to create the Hopper.Ag
Technology can help bring success to rural … Read More
Rebecca Kroetsch would rather drive on country backroads if it allows her to find the gems in the countryside. She’s the Strathcona County Community Facilitator with Green Hectares and joined the team at the end of September 2012. Rebecca currently lives just outside Fort Saskatchewan and also works as an associate with Dubauskas Associates, a consulting firm that helps with … Read More