A big push is now underway to encourage farmers in Alberta to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions—and increase profits while they’re at it.

NANCY AMES IS A CEREAL RESNancy Ames is a cereal research scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, and holds degrees in crop science, plant science and food science.

Since the single desk ended, the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) has been undergoing reforms. In particular, it moved to a full cost-recovery model with additional user fees as of Aug. 1, 2013.