Ontario Sheep Farmers is shifting focus toward stakeholder collaboration, profitability and producer return on investment as part of its five-year strategic plan.
OSF strategic plan focuses on better producer, processor returns
Annual meeting format will change, summer field day to be launched
OFA members call for proactive response to U.S. tariff threat
Former CFA president Ron Bonnett proposed it as a resolution at OFA’s annual meeting
An Ontario Federation of Agriculture resolution asking for a proactive response to President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods received 99 per cent support during the OFA’s annual general meeting in Toronto Nov. 26.
Spoelstra to lead Ontario Federation of Agriculture for second term
Continuing to build relationships with the provincial government is the focus for 2025
Drew Spoelstra was re-elected to a second one-year term as president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture at its annual general meeting Nov. 27.
Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation votes to move forward with potential nuclear waste site in Ignace area
Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation’s (WLON) favourable vote gives the WLON-Ignace community the edge as the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s deep geological repository site.
Shakira’s crown slips, but her genetics don’t lie
Shakira captured the black and white Holstein Longtime Production 70,000 + kg class at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair but finished as reserve champion in the grand champion competition, relinquishing the crown to Jeffrey-Way Hard Rock Twigs.
Jason Emke named Emerging Young Leader by Ontario Sheep Farmers
Emke recognized for his volunteerism and sector support
Jason Emke of Oak Generation Farm was named Emerging Leader at the Ontario Sheep Farmers’ annual event in Cambridge, Ont., on Oct. 25.
Non-resident sheep producers exempt from Ontario Sheep Farmers licence fee
Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Appeal Tribunal delivers decision on fee challenge by Alberta sheep producer
The Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Appeal Tribunal delivered its decision regarding Ontario Sheep Farmers charging licence fees to non-resident producers after Alberta sheep producer Robert Albers challenged the practice.
Kioti Tractor expands operations with new warehouse in Milton
New facility boasts larger inventory capacity, streamlined logistics to better serve Canadian dealerships
Kioti Tractor has more than quadrupled its Canadian warehouse footprint with its new Milton facility. It has 252,424 square feet of space, which increases inventory capacity by 260 per cent over it’s previous location in Mississauga, said Chiwhan Yoon, Kioti Tractor’s executive vice-president and deputy CEO. Why it matters: The new facility will increase Kioti’s […] Read more
GenOvis awards shine a light on top Ontario sheep producers
Ontario Sheep Farmers annual gala shone a light on the top GenOvis producers in five categories presenting recognition awards to the winners in Cambridge, Ont., Oct. 25, 2024.
Mushrooms a booming business
Dundas-area farm representative of sector’s growth over the years
Ninety per cent of mushrooms grown year-round in Canada are Agaricus (white, button, cremini, portabella), and despite their small stature, mushrooms carry a significant health punch including antioxidants, prebiotic fibre, naturally occuring vitamin D and, for example, a portabella mushroom contains roughly the same amount of potassium as a banana.
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