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Federal Agriculture Organizations

Identify federal government organizations in Canada which deal with agriculture, agri-food and agribusiness, including research, financial assistance, marketing and trade.
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Agriculture financial programs, trade, food inspection and safety, and rural communities are just a few of the areas covered in this massive site.
Agri-Food Trade Service
International trade and market information for Canadian agri-food exporters.
Canada Agriculture Museum
Tour a working farm in the middle of Ottawa, Canada's capital.
Canadian Dairy Commission
This Crown corporation works with provincial governments and industry to facilitate Canadian dairy policy, especially in the areas of price support and supply management.
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Programs for safe food, consumer protection and market access.
Canadian Grain Commission
Research, standards and industry services to ensure the quality and consistency of Canadian grain.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Dinosaurs, gemstones, mammals, birds or the history of scientific collecting. This Ottawa museum houses one of the world's finest natural history collections.
Canada's Rural Partnership
A clearinghouse of information on rural Canada.
Canadian Wheat Board (CWB)
The marketing agency for Western Canadian wheat and barley growers.
Farm Credit Canada
This Crown corporation is Canada's largest agricultural term lender. It provides specialized financial services to farm operations - from family farms to large agribusiness.
National Farm Products Council
Oversees national supply management agencies which control the supply of chicken, turkey, eggs, and broiler hatching eggs in Canada.
National Research Council of Canada (NRC)
NRC applies new biotechnology to crop improvement, diagnostics, disease resistance and market diversification of Canadian crops.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
Grants and funding for students and researchers in natural sciences and engineering in Canada.
Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration (PFRA)
Programs and short-term initiatives to help farmers on the Canadian prairies deal with problems caused by severe weather and changes in the agricultural industry.

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