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.
GenOvis awards shine a light on top Ontario sheep producers
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.
South Bruce votes on being a nuclear waste storage site
Municipality of South Bruce voters will decide if the community moves forward as a potential deep geological repository site for low-to-intermediate nuclear waste.
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board developing a strategy for foreign agricultural workers
New system aimed at increasing return-to-work numbers
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) is making changes regarding foreign agricultural workers in the Seasonal Agriculture Worker Program (SAWP) with new Foreign Agricultural Worker Strategy.
Nature positive messaging highlights sustainability of wool
Australian wool company launches campaign about positive benefits of growing wool
The wool industry has been so focused on carbon that it missed opportunities to highlight the positive benefits of growing wool and raising sheep on the landscape and the intrinsic value of natural fibres.
Succession plan drives dairy farm’s journey into poultry
The Shantz families knew diversifying the operation would keep the farm going for future generations
SCOV ventilated barn system was a huge draw at Rickeen Farms’ new poultry barn open house Sept. 27 near Wallenstein.
Noreaster micro solar farm turns marginal land into electrifying potential
Solar technology from the Smart Energy Company partners with Discovery Farm Woodstock
The Smart Energy Company's Noreaster micro solar farm took root at Discovery Farm Woodstock during Canada's Outdoor Farm Show, and its on-farm potential is electrifying.
Effective lamb market management assessment increases efficiency
Could industry specifications increase competitiveness?
Greater sheep assessment knowledge can increase returns through simple management changes.
Increasing workforce diversity in Ontario’s agri-food sector
The Agriculture Workforce Equity and Diversity Initiative (AWEDI) received $1.5 million in funding to assist minority groups with starting and building agri-food sector businesses. The funding will allow AWEDI to grant up to $100,000 to support business ventures by primary agricultural producers and food processors from under-represented groups. This includes Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, people […] Read more
New chipping varieties catch the eyes of producers
Vander Zaag’s SP327 reaches commercial production
New chipping potato varieties are attracting attention in Ontario, and Peter Vander Zaag's SP327 has reached commercial production.
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