Ontario Sheep Farmers (OSF) wants to support flock expansion and has begun a first-of-its-kind financing program in partnership with Scotiabank. Previously only available for cash croppers, the Scotiabank Yield More […] Read more
New OSF funding program could help shepherds expand flocks
Scotiabank YMF livestock funding program provides funds to buy ewes and feeder lambs
Lisa Thompson returns as Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Lisa Thompson was visibly emotional while swearing her oath to the 2022 Ontario Cabinet on June 24. During her short 12 months as Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, […] Read more
PAWS regulations updated for dogs
New standards of care for outdoor dogs come into effect July 1
Owners of outdoor and Livestock Guardian Dogs (LGDs) have more to keep track of this summer. The Provincial Animal Welfare Services Act (PAWS) has updated standards of care for outdoor […] Read more
Re-thinking the value of farm plates for pickup trucks
Changes to the Ontario vehicle fee system cause of confusion for farm businesses
Your pickup is licensed to farm, but are the benefits worth the price to plate? “We recommend that our members – and all farmers – really look at what they […] Read more
Derecho dealt a heavy blow to beekeepers, maple syrup producers
Extreme weather and climate change could impact insurance in the future
A path of uprooted trees and domino-effect toppling was the result of a Derecho that whipped through Jamie Fortune’s Almonte, Ont.- area maple forests last month. “Practically, as maple farmers […] Read more
Scotlynn Farm and CEO plead guilty to COVID-19 related charge
Migrant worker advocacy groups disappointed at fine amount and allege continued abuses
Scotlynn SweetPac Farm, one of Canada’s largest migrant worker employers, and its CEO Scott Biddle have been convicted of breaking a workplace safety law. Biddle and the company pled guilty […] Read more
Home Grown marks one-year anniversary
OFA's campaign champions the protection of agricultural land
The Home Grown campaign underscores one unalienable truth – you cannot farm without farmland, said Peggy Brekveld. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture’s (OFA) advocacy and awareness campaign is now one […] Read more
Dairy goat deal with processor helps secure demand
A long-awaited deal has been struck with Canada Royal Milk
Ontario’s goat milk is getting the royal treatment as a powdered export. Canada Royal Milk (CRM), an export-based milk processor in Kingston, has partnered with the Ontario Goat Dairy Co-operative […] Read more
Pandemic pivot improved the bottom line
How some farm businesses found that pandemic-related changes resulted in improved profits, processes
The COVID-19 pandemic forced many farm businesses to alter how they do business, but there is a silver lining. Having to pivot how their businesses operated brought new innovation, taught […] Read more
‘Mr. 4-H’ appointed Food & Farming Champion
John Drummond of Waterloo has been a 4-H volunteer for 37 years
“I’m glad I didn’t duck out 15 minutes ago,” joked Food & Farming Champion recipient John Drummond. “I’m absolutely gobsmacked by this.” The Food & Farming Champion Award has been […] Read more
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