The ever-evolving changes within agriculture over the last several decades have outpaced coverage options in the agriculture insurance sector, said First ACre CEO Robin Shuflet.
Newcomer First Acre Insurance expands brokers in Ontario
First Acre was founded by mutual insurance companies to serve farmers
Research challenges traditional garlic planting parameters
A three-year Ontario trial suggests that planting as early as August improves garlic survival, challenges traditional planting timelines, and increases producer opportunities.
A three-year Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness trial suggests that planting as early as August improves garlic survival, challenges traditional planting timelines, and increases Garlic Growers Associaton of Ontario producer’s opportunities.
Rene Van Acker appointed University of Guelph’s 10th president
Appointment heralds a bold new chapter growing Guelph’s global standing
The University of Guelph’s board of governors unanimously approved the appointment of world-renowned scholar and leader, Dr. Rene Van Acker, as its 10th president and vice-chancellor beginning July 2, 2025.
Ontario ag-gag appeal concludes, court ruling pending
Animal advocates argue law violates free expression; province defends focus on trespass, not speech
Animal rights advocates challenge the constitutionality of Ontario’s Security from Trespass Act, arguing it stifles undercover exposés and infringes on Charter freedoms; government defends the law as targeting trespass, not speech.
Ontario ag-gag appeal concludes, court ruling pending
Animal advocates argue law violates free expression; province defends focus on trespass, not speech
Animal rights advocates challenge the constitutionality of Ontario’s Security from Trespass Act, arguing it stifles undercover exposés and infringes on Charter freedoms; government defends the law as targeting trespass, not speech.
Smart deworming starts with individualized fecal egg counts
Ontario Sheep Farmers’ hands-on workshop equips producers with fecal egg count skills to manage resistance, reduce costs, and improve flock health
Ontario Sheep Farmers’ hands-on workshop equips producers with fecal egg count skills to manage sheep parasite load, minimize potential resistance, reduce costs, and improve flock health
Land trusts empower landowners while preserving farmland
Ontario Farmland Trust establishes groundwork for a provincial agricultural land reserve
The Ontario Farmland Trust (OFT) easements protect agricultural land, creating a reserve that remains impervious to provincial policy changes and development pressures, while bolstering food production and sustainable farming.
$10 million gift funds new animal education centre at Lakehead University
Facility’s Anishinaabemowin name, Gakina Awesiinyag, “All Animals (Place For),” honours Indigenous lands
Lakehead University’s Collaborative Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (CDVM) program receives $10 million investment. The new animal education facility will be named Gakina Awesiinyag, from the Anishinaabemowin language, which translates to “All Animals (Place For).”
Canadian Sheep Federation one step closer to national traceability oversight
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency confirmed the Canadian Sheep Federation’s eligibility as a Responsible Administrator for national sheep traceability.
Insurance costs a rising concern for Ontario farmers
Climate risks, rising replacement costs and reinsurer “hard market” impact premiums
Insurance is a growing concern within Ontario’s farming sector.
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