Two out of three resolutions presented were carried at the recent Ontario Sheep Farmers (OSF) annual meeting. Members voted down a resolution requesting funds for an advocate to address declining […] Read more
Sheep trucking requirements a concern for OSF members
Two resolutions supported lobbying against new changes
OSF introduces new board members and executive director at AGM
Four newly elected members join board of directors
Ontario Sheep Farmers saw major turnover in staff and board members in 2022. Colleen Alloi, first vice-chair, Jay Lewis, second vice-chair and directors Heather Little and Gary Fox left the […] Read more
Ontario Sheep Farmers introduces new award
Emerging Leader award recognizes achievements of younger members
Jeff DeJong is the inaugural recipient of the Emerging Leader Award from the Ontario Sheep Farmers (OSF). The new award celebrates and recognizes younger OSF members who demonstrate social responsibility, […] Read more
Activist gets new post at University of Guelph
Migrant worker proponent first activist-in-residence
Gabriel Allahdua, a migrant worker activist, is the University of Guelph’s first activist-in-residence at its Grounded and Engagement Theory Lab (GET Lab). “It’s an emerging approach in our areas of […] Read more
Fertile strips could reduce nitrous oxide emissions
Ontario company hopes to expand trials for fertilizer placement/strip till technology
Placing fertilizer where it can be best used by crops can reduce nitrous oxide emissions, says an Ontario company that is researching emissions related to its Innovative Fertile Strip system. […] Read more
Traceability, efficiencies and advanced animal welfare top tech development
Integration into existing systems and long-term viability affect adoption
The third annual World Dairy Expo Tech Spotlight showcased tools to improve on-farm efficiencies, traceability and monitoring. “We know the pivotal role (tech) has played to get us where we […] Read more
Dairy industry makes strides in sustainability and GHG mitigation
Advances and adoption of new technologies show positive impact, according to new report
North American dairy production is reducing its impact on the climate while maximizing production through genetics, technology and data-driven decisions. That’s the conclusion of a recent report, ‘The Environmental Benefits […] Read more
Ontario Genomics receives major investments to grow cellular agriculture
German-based company and FedDev Ontario contribute millions to develop manufacturing capabilities
Cultivating a Canadian cellular agriculture industry is a driving vision since 2019 for Bettina Hamelin, Ontario Genomics’ founder and CEO. Her vision is becoming a reality with the launch of […] Read more
FedDev boosting early-stage genomics companies through $5.6 funding of BioCreate
Ontario Genomics’ program will assist in commercialize genomics and engineering biology products
Ontario Genomics’ BioCreate program has received approximately $5.6 million to scale and commercialize genomics and engineering biology technology in southern Ontario. Over five years, the Federal Economic Development Agency for […] Read more
Sunflowers are liquid gold for Norfolk County producer
The Persalls are Canada’s biggest – and only – makers of cold-pressed sunflower oil
Nestled on a quiet road in Norfolk County, Pristine Gourmet is Canada’s only cold press sunflower oil operation. “We are the only processor in Canada producing sunflower oil, and a […] Read more
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