New Publication: Assessing the Effectiveness of Agricultural Advisory Methods in Ontario

New Publication: Assessing the Effectiveness of Agricultural Advisory Methods in Ontario
How effective are agricultural advisory methods in Ontario by different stakeholders? A new publication was recently released in theThe Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension examining this question. A brief description of the publication by Ataharul Chowdhury, Khondokar H. Kabir, Nasir Abbas Khan, Ryan Gibson, and Mike McMorris can be found below: Extension and advisory services (EAS) are crucial for farm success and rural well-being in Canada

Help Wanted: Innovative Approaches to Workforce Development

Help Wanted: Innovative Approaches to Workforce Development
How are rural and northern Ontario businesses attracting and retaining workers? Ryan Gibson, Heather Graham, Paul Sitsofe, Niju Mathew, and Sarah-Patricia Breen share insights on this question in a recent publication in the Y Magazine of the Ontario Professional Planners Institute. The article, titled "Help Wanted: Innovative Approaches to Workforce Development in Rural and Northern Ontario", identifies challenges rural and northern businesses face in work