Saturday, July 04, 2009
	Consumers Awareness of Agriculture A recent study by Ipsos Forward Research takes a look at consumer awareness of agriculture. Virtual Farm Tours How do you get consumers to the farm, without having them leave their home? You take them on a virtual tour. Agriculture's Rulebook Find out what rules every farmer needs to follow, according to Dr David Kohl. Stubborn Farmers Have a stubborn farmer around your place? Elaine Froese addresses that issue in this segment. Consumer Meat Purchasing How does a consumer decide what to buy? Kevin Stewart finds out with Martin Gooch. Farmers Don't Have to Retire Retirement can be a bad word on the farm, but it doesn't have to be. Elaine Froese talks about why.   Lionel & Melody Ector - Top Manager The Ector's have built their Saskatchewan operation into a major processor and exporter of special crops like beans, chickpeas, and lentils. Ag History Reuben Sallow's established a record of Canadian history by travelling this country taking pictures depicting agriculture and the people who lived the life. Carl Hebert is a photographer whose specialty is Canadian agricultural landscapes. Where are the students? All segments of society are dealing with the demographic reality of the baby boomers; Agriculture is no different. My guest today says agriculture related industries are going to run out of knowledgeable, motivated recruits. Sudan: Jebel Lado Initiative The Jebel Lado initiative involves farmers donating everything from wrenches and shovels to tractors and tillage equipment, then shipping these donations to the war ravaged country of Sudan. Trusting Food Safety Kevin Stewart interviews Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, a professor in International Marketing at the University of Regina. He believes that if we want to retain consumer confidence, we must change the way business is conducted. Against the Grain Don and Joanne Russell always wanted to be dairy farmers. They had no family farm to take over so they made a decision to finance their farming dream with full-time jobs in the city.
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