Canadian ExcelGrains program boosts on farm food safety
The Canada Grains Council leads the ExcelGrains On Farm Food Safety program in coordinating HACCP based practices across cereals oilseeds pulses and other sectors. The initiative aims to verify safe production for domestic and global markets through preventative hazard control.
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Canada
Canada Grains Council
Excel Grains
On Farm Food Safety Program Overview and HACCP Role
Rural producers in the cereal and oilseed sector outline hazards including biological toxins chemical residues and physical foreign objects. The ExcelGrains On Farm Food Safety Program promotes GPPs, HACCP principles, record keeping, and regulatory compliance to ensure safe production, storage, and shipping of grain under advisor Jim Heshka.
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ExcelGrains
Hometown Manitoba Main Streets Enhancements Program Details
Hometown Manitoba under Rural Economic Development Initiatives funds community efforts in rural and northern Manitoba to beautify main street areas and public spaces. The Main Streets Enhancements component covers up to half of eligible costs to $1000 for building facelifts signage and landscaping. The Meeting Places component backs projects that upgrade outdoor spaces and public areas to reflect community themes.
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Hometown
Manitoba
Rural Economic Development Initiatives
REDI
Department of Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
Hometown Manitoba
Manitoba Hometown Program supports rural facility grants
The program offers up to one third of eligible project costs to a maximum of $5,000 for exterior accessible facilities like parks, libraries, and community hubs. Deadline March 15, 2012 with applications to local MAFRI offices. Contact Ann Dandeneau or Debra Kaleta for help.
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Hometown Manitoba
Manitoba Agriculture Food and Rural Initiatives
MAFRI
Gov.mb
Ann Dandeneau
Debra Kaleta
CWB and Cargill Strike Strategic Grain Services Pact
CWB partners with Cargill to provide farmers with delivery access, port handling, and diverse pricing options through a new grain handling services program. Ian White notes the collaboration expands CWB pools, cash contracts, and futures programs aiding western Canadian growers. Len Penner says the alliance offers a complete wheat marketing toolkit across 30 Cargill facilities and key ports.
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Canadian Wheat Card
Cargill
CWB
Ian White
Cargill Ltd
Len Penner
White
Canada
Vancouver
Thunder Bay
Baie Comeau
Waite
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