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  • Farm News

    CSC denies group's claim that Joyceville goat operation a no-go

    A prison farm advocacy group is claiming on social media that plans for the goat milk operation at Joyceville Institution have been scrapped.
  • Farm News

    Ontario invests in trades training

    An existing program will be nearly tripled
  • Farm News

    Stress levels high among farmers

    Close to half of them felt ineffective, disengaged or overextended
  • Farm News

    Coleslaw recalled

    President’s Choice coleslaw is on recall.
  • Farm Business

    Nine food security research scholarships on offer

    The goal is to reduce to halve food insecurity by 2030
  • Livestock

    Holstein Journal’s Peter English passes

    Just months ago he closed the doors on his influential publication
  • Farm News

    Reinout von Martels is its Agriculturist of the Year

    Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce has picked Reinout von Martels as its Agriculturist of the Year. He runs Von Martels Seed Farms.
  • Farm News

    It is in its 27th year

    It has been another year of ups and downs for farmers trying to get their crops planted and harvested in a timely manner.
  • Farm News

    Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame welcomes six new inductees

    They are: JoAnne Buth, Marc Comtois, Cynthia Grant, Louis Latimer, Laurent Pellerin and Robert PrestageSix exceptional Canadians were formally inducted into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame at a special ...
  • Farm News

    Some area corn farmers keen to forget 2019's 'harvest from hell'

    “Most producers would tell you that they’re looking forward to looking back on 2019,” said Peter Johnson, a grower and agronomist with Real Agriculture.
  • Markets

    KFC tries ersatz chicken

    Kentucky Fried Chicken ran a one-day trial for plant-based chicken at an outlet in Mississauga this week.
  • Farm News

    It goes to USask’s Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence

    Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) has announced a contribution of $100,000 over the next decade to the University of Saskatchewan (USask) Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence (LFCE).
  • Crops

    2019 Dry Edible Bean Seasonal Summary

    By Meghan Moran, OMAFRA Canola and Edible Bean SpecialistPlanting and Growing ConditionsAcreage of dry beans in 2019 increased approximately 20% over 2018 acreage, with notable growth in acres of white ...
  • Farm News

    Relief is the word as propane trucks bring fresh supplies

    The angst that had settled over farm county is lifting thanks to the tentative agreement reached by CN Rail and the striking Teamsters Union.
  • Farm News

    Proposals are sought by Ontario’s Agri-Food Research Initiative

    The federal and provincial agriculture departments have put up $1.85 million for research projects.Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative is now accepting proposals for research in food safety, trade, market and growth ...
  • Farm News

    It deals with farmer complaints about program admin

    Mark Wales, a farmer from Aylmer, has been appointed to a three-year term on the Business Risk Management Review Committee.
  • Farm News

    There are now 11 board members

    The Canadian Centre for Food Integrity (CCFI) announces the appointment of five new members to its Board of Directors, bringing its total to 11.
  • Farm News

    The announcement comes shortly after reports of a spike in propane pri

    A tentative agreement has been reached between Teamsters Canada and The Canadian National (CN) Railway to end the seven-day rail strike.
  • Farm News

    Three Bonduelle salads on recall

    Three Bonduelle salads are on recall because they might be contaminated with E. coli 0157:H7 food-poisoning bacteria.
  • Farm News

    Salinas romaine suspected in food poisonings

    One case in Canada might be linked to the U.S. outbreaks
  • Farm News

    Propane shortage from CN Rail strike causing 'serious situation' for local farmers

    A shortage of propane, the result of a strike by workers at Canadian National Railway Co., is causing “a very serious situation” for farmers still scrambling to harvest and dry ...
  • Farm News

    Area MPs urge federal Liberals to end CN strike

    ST. THOMAS – Two Conservative MPs from Southwestern Ontario are calling on the federal Liberals to reconvene Parliament immediately so back-to-work legislation can be passed to end a strike by ...
  • Ontario court quashes province's post-secondary student fee opt out order

    TORONTO — An Ontario court has struck down a provincial government order that made some post-secondary student fees optional.
  • Farm Business

    Monsanto employee charged with theft

    He is accused of taking trade secrets to China
  • Farm News

    Quebec company fined

    No inspectors were on site
  • Crops

    Hardeman issues statement on propane

    Farmers and remote communities are facing the pinch
  • Livestock

    Ontario has had 59 cases of rabies

    Ontario has had 59 confirmed cases of rabies so far this year, reports the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
  • Farm News

    Author’s rural roots inform epic tale

    In the early 70s, Dawn Mills native Kae Elgie moved away from her family’s 200-acre farm on the banks of the Sydenham at Dawn Mills, to do educational work in ...
  • Farm News

    Brevant food truck offers appreciation at retail farm outlets

    Goodwill and food are a good combination
  • Farm News

    Two more lawyers for animal welfare oversight

    The board now has 29 members
  • Farm News

    Farm Management Canada takes over

    Farm Management Canada has taken over management and provision of on-line resources that used to be offered by the Agri-Food Management Institute.
  • Farm News

    Bibeau remains as agriculture minister

    The minority cabinet has been set
  • Farm News

    Skotidakis appeal filed

    John Skotidakis and his goat-farming and dairy-processing business are involved in a hearing to determine the Dairy Farmers of Ontario’s right to information about Skotidakis Goat Farm.
  • Farm News

    L & M Meat Distributing Inc. and owner plead guilty

    On June 28, 2017, an inspection was conducted by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) at L & M Meat Distributing Inc., located at 2487 14th ...
  • Farm News

    JFAO announces Honda fundraising draw winner

    On November 1, 2019 Robin Oberle of Walkerton became the proud new owner of a Honda Foreman 500 ATV when his winning ticket was drawn.
  • Farm News

    OFA awards education bursaries to young agricultural enthusiasts

    They are Robert Matson of Caledon, Nolan McLarty of West Lorne, and Natalie Templeton of Kemptville
  • Farm Business

    Changes to biogas rules for farms

    Gas production needs streamlining
  • Farm News

    Canadians want to be better connected to their food

    Product labeling and fraud are of special importance
  • Farm News

    FCC Young Farmer Summit fuels excitement among youth

    There are eight free events across Canada
  • Farm News

    Currie elected to fourth term as OFA president

    Many issues are federal
  • Farm News

    OFA elects Van Raay as director at large

    Six candidates ran for the position
  • Livestock

    Kingston man fined for operating unlicensed slaughter plant

    Over 20 animals were slaughtered
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