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FEDERAL PROGRAMS
Networking and Education
Online Agricultural / Co-op Information
AAFC / Specialized Information Services
Aginfonet
Canadian Farm Business Management Council
Canadian Rural Information Service/ Pathfinders
Centre for the Study of Co-operatives
StatsCan/ Census of Agriculture
US Department of Agriculture
Industry Associations & Networks
Canadian Federation of Agriculture
Canadian Agricultural Safety Association
Canadian Organic Growers (COG)
Canadian Rural Partnership: Network Initiative
Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP) Networks
National Farmers Union (NFU)
Research, Education, & Human Resource Development
Agriculture Institute of Canada (AIC)
Agricultural Labour Pool
Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC)
Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute
Canadian International Grains Institute (CIGI)
Canadian Farm Business Management Council
Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF)
Western Beef Development CentreBioFuels & Bio-Energy
Alternative Fuels Directory (NRCan)
BioPortal
Biofuels International (Magazine)
Canadian Bioenergy Association
Canadian Biogas Association
Canadian Renewable Energy Network (CanREN)
Canadian Renewable Fuels Association
Canadian Technology Directory
Directory of Energy Efficient and Alternative Energy Programs (NRCan)
AAFC / SPECIALIZED INFORMATION SERVICES
Languages: English and French
AGRI-FOOD TRADE SERVICE (ATS): The ATS website is a vast repository of market information. As an example, see databases of Canadian Agri-Food Product Suppliers at this section of the site.
AGRI-WEB CANADA: A Canadian directory and web resource for agriculture and agri-food information including biomass energy, agribusiness, and rural development.
CANADIAN AGRICULTURAL LIBRARY: Provides access to scientific and technical information.
MARKET INFORMATION: This web resource provides up-to-date market information on crops, dairy, livestock, poultry, oilseed, cereal and grain.
RURAL AND REMOTE CANADA ONLINE: This website provides information, programs and services for and about rural and remote Canada.AGINFONET
This online information service supports Western Canadian agriculture with a wide array of market and industry information, including an extensive online library.
Language: English onlyAGRICULTURAL INSTITUTE OF CANADA
The institute focuses on research and fostering intellectual and professional capacity in agriculture. The website offers resources in contemporary issues such as environment, fuel, fiber, and economics.
Language: English onlyAGRICULTURAL LABOUR POOL
This site provides a recruitment and job seeking assistance service for employers and employees in the agricultural industry, accessible online, for Canadian and U.S. agricultural employers and workers.
Language: English onlyALTERNATIVE FUELS DIRECTORY (NRCan)
This comprehensive directory offers information about Canada’s biofuel departments, publications, programs, policies, and industry associations.
Languages: English and FrenchBIO-PORTAL
Canadian biofuels web directory providing information and resources on science and issues, policy and guidelines.
Languages: English and FrenchBIOFUELS INTERNATIONAL (MAGAZINE)
Biofuel International is the leading global bi-monthly magazine designed for those who wish to learn about and be kept abreast in the field of biodiesel, bioethanol, and biomass.
Language: English onlyCANADIAN AGRICULTURAL HUMAN RESOURCE COUNCIL (CAHRC)
CAHRC sponsors the Agriculture Career Focus Program which provides training, education and employment opportunities for Canadian post-secondary graduates in agriculture, while offering agriculture employers with a wage subsidy.
Languages: English and FrenchCANADIAN AGRICULTURAL SAFETY ASSOCIATIONS (CASA)
This agency addresses problems of illness, injuries and accidental death in farmers, their families and agricultural workers.
Languages: English and FrenchCANADIAN AGRI-FOOD POLICY INSTITUTE (CAPI)
The Institutes acts as an independent voice on agri-food policy issues which promotes bringing experts together, gathering information, identifying emerging issues, and providing advice when agricultural policy decisions are made.
Languages: English and FrenchCANADIAN BIOENERGY ASSOCIATION (CanBio)
CANBIO is a national, industry-driven, non-profit organization of individuals, businesses and non-governmental organizations interested in the development, promotion and use of bioenergy.
Languages: English and FrenchCANADIAN BIOGAS ASSOCIATION
The association actively fosters and promotes competent verifiable biogas technology and its potential to provide a renewable and sustainable energy fuel source. The users are advised to register in order to access information and contact details on the web site.
Language: English onlyCANADIAN INTERNATIONAL GRAINS INSTITUTE (CIGI) - BIOFUELS TECHNOLOGY
CIGI provides training and technological support in biofuel production and product utilization.
Language: English onlyCANADIAN FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
Provides web resource and publications, events and services to develop and distribute advanced farm management information.
Languages: English and FrenchCANADIAN FEDERATION OF AGRICULTURE
Represents farm organizations and commodity groups, conducts advocacy and policy development, and promotes green labeling. Canadian Agricultural Human Resources Council programs and projects include training and youth employment.
Languages: English and FrenchCANADIAN ORGANIC GROWERS (COG)
COG leads local and national communities towards sustainable organic stewardship of land, food and fibre while respecting nature, upholding social justice and protecting natural resources. See the Directory of Organics in Canada for information, resources, scholarships and awards, and an online searchable by province.
Languages: English and FrenchCANADIAN RENEWABLE ENERGY NETWORK (CanREN)
This network aims to increase the understanding of renewable energy to accelerate the development of renewable energy technologies. The site highlights the technologies and applications being developed to harness these sources, including bioenergy.
Languages: English and FrenchCANADIAN RENEWABLE FUELS ASSOCIATION
This association promotes the use of renewable fuels through consumer awareness and government liaison activities. Membership is comprised of all levels of the industry, including: producers, fuel technology providers and agricultural associations.
Language: English onlyCANADIAN RURAL INFORMATION SERVICE
CRIS includes detailed guides to Accessing Micro-Credit, Writing Funding Proposals, and Opportunities for Rural Youth.
Languages: English and FrenchCANADIAN RURAL PARTNERSHIP: NETWORKING INITIATIVE
Funds three types of rural community projects aimed at training and skills development, action plan development and increasing capacity. Projects include learning events, partnerships and networks.
Languages: English and FrenchCANADIAN TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORY
This site offers a directory of Canadian industry associations working towards alternative sources of energy including, renewable/ alternative power generation technologies, alternative fuels as well as Canadian funding initiatives.
Languages: English and FrenchCANADIAN YOUTH BUSINESS FOUNDATION (CYBF)
CYBF provides start-up mentoring, financing and business resources for young Canadians, aged between 18 and 34, to create their own successful businesses. CYBF provides loans of up to $15,000 and on-line business resources and a mandatory world-class mentoring program. See their website for various locations across Canada.
Languages: English and FrenchCENTRE FOR THE STUDY OF CO-OPERATIVES
Based out of the University of Saskatchewan, the centre provides information on New Generation Co-operatives. Website contains reports, studies, how-to guides and other relevant information on NGCs.
Language: English onlyDIRECTORY OF ENERGY EFFICIENT AND ALTERNATIVE ENERGY PROGRAMS (NRCan)
This directory includes Canadian programs in alternative energy. Searches can be made by location, industry, or key word.
Languages: English and FrenchINDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (NRC-IRAP) NETWORKS
Networks link entrepreneurs, players knowledgeable about local sources of financing, R&D institutions and technology brokers, and technology transfer centers.
Languages: English and FrenchNATIONAL FARMERS UNION (NFU)
NFU conducts and shares research and information; represents family farm members and promotes the family farm as the most appropriate and efficient means of agricultural production; conducts research and educational projects; provides access to national conventions and other opportunities for farmers to network and learn.
Language: EnglishSTATS CAN / CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE
StatsCan provides farm data, reference maps, and agriculture community profiles.
Languages: English and FrenchUS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Provides resources in agribusiness and co-operatives for rural and community development.
Languages: English and SpanishWESTERN BEEF DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
This non-profit corporation facilitates development of the Western Canadian cattle industry through applied research. Research results are made available through fact sheets and other publications on the Centre’s website.
Language: English only