Flagstaff council advocates against closure of research facilities
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Flagstaff council advocates against closure of research facilities

At a March 11 meeting, Flagstaff County Council heard from farmer Ken Eshpeter, who voiced concerns over the potential closure of the Lacombe federal research station. Eshpeter emphasized the importance of continuous agricultural research and urged council members to advocate against the closure, which he believes would harm Alberta's farming community.
Cutbacks at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada will have real and long-term impact on field research
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Cutbacks at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada will have real and long-term impact on field research

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada plans to cut 655 positions and close seven agricultural research facilities, prompting backlash from the National Farmers Union. Critics stress that these cuts threaten vital research necessary for crop production and sustainability, risking Canada's agricultural future. The call is for increased investment rather than reductions in public agricultural research.