There was a time when a veterinary help-wanted ad, even for a large-animal practice, would receive a healthy number of applications. Not anymore. A perceived global shortage of veterinarians is […] Read more
Is the veterinarian shortage real or regional?
Mentoring and partnering with farm animal practices can increase vet student confidence
Virtual Farm Safety Days allow broader reach during pandemic
Organizers optimistic 2022 will see a return to in-person programming
The traditional Safety Farm Days are missing from most farm communities’ calendars this year. A valued tradition, Progressive Agriculture Foundation (PAF) Farm Safety Days, in partnership with the Canadian Agricultural […] Read more
Experiential learning program plants SEEDS of on-farm knowledge
Organizers hope to launch a science-based program in September Three sets of eyes widen as a brown egg drops from a hen and rolls to a stop next to two […] Read more
UK formally recognizes animals as sentient beings
The move could have legal ramifications for farmers and others who look after animals
The United Kingdom has formally recognized animals as sentient beings, which could have an effect on global regulations related to animals. In mid-May, the United Kingdom released the Action Plan […] Read more
Lisa Thompson new agriculture minister
The Huron-Bruce MPP replaces Ernie Hardeman at the ag helm
Today’s provincial cabinet shuffle has planted Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson in familiar soil. Premier Doug Ford’s eight-person cabinet shuffle saw the Huron-Bruce MPP replace Ernie Hardeman as Ontario’s Minister of […] Read more
Ontario farmer reflects on relationship with Afzaal family
Generations of farming tradition were discussed and understanding exchanged
Farmer Patrick Jilesen met the Afzaal family on the soccer pitch. Salman Afzaal’s brother played three-on-three soccer with him, and over time, the two men struck up a friendship. After […] Read more
Food literacy bill to get roundtable ag support
The bill aims to make food literacy part of the curriculum throughout elementary and secondary school
A private member’s bill advocating for experiential food literacy education in the provincial school curriculum is gaining traction. Why it matters: Increasing food literacy among youth will help them understand […] Read more
Home Grown campaign educates citizens on farmland loss
OFA initiative seeks agriculture impact assessments as part of urban planning
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is sowing seeds of advocacy through its recently launched Home Grown campaign. It wants to educate Ontarians on how development threatens finite farmland resources […] Read more
Cattle, grassland environments form special system
Short film portraying cattle and grassland interaction now available online
Guardians of the Grasslands is now available for anyone to see. The award-winning short film that emphasizes the importance of cattle to grassland ecosystems had been in limited circulation since […] Read more
Farm gate cannabis shops open
Farm shops create opportunities for outreach to community
Selling produce from a farm gate is nothing new for many farmers, but they soon will be joined by their cannabis-growing neighbours. The inability to sell cannabis from the farm […] Read more
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