Janos Botschner, a researcher with the Community Safety Knowledge Alliance, speaks at CropConnect in Winnipeg on Feb. 12.

Farming community needs to talk more about cybersecurity

The technology now brought to bear in farming makes farms more vulnerable to digital threats

Glacier FarmMedia — Talking about cybersecurity not only raises awareness in the farming community — it can help reduce the stigma suffered by those victimized by cyberattacks. That was the message from Janos Botschner, a behavioural scientist and researcher with the Community Safety Knowledge Alliance. Botschner spoke at the CropConnect Conference in Winnipeg on Feb. […] Read more

Toban Dyck: We’re not all wearing red sweaters

Toban Dyck: We’re not all wearing red sweaters

What I’m going to say about privilege may illicit a strong reaction

Imagine your favourite ag dealer decided to start favouring people wearing red sweaters. You, not knowing any of this, walk in wearing your favourite blue sweater. Aghast at the poor level of service you received and at the sheer silliness of the policy, you demand to speak to the manager, who is too busy helping […] Read more