Agritourism Ontario has announced a partnership with Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS), an Ontario based health and safety association. Agritourism Ontario said in a release the collaboration is rooted in a shared commitment to fostering a safer environment in Ontario’s growing agritourism sector. WSPS and Agritourism Ontario said together, they aim to raise awareness, […] Read more
Agritourism Ontario partners with WSPS to promote agritourism safety
Ontario CCA Association and OSCIA form strategic collaboration
The Ontario Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) Association and the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) have announced a new partnership aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of agronomic advisors across the province. Through a formal collaboration agreement, the two organizations said in a release they will jointly develop and deliver targeted training that supports the […] Read more
Brendan Byrne appointed chair of Ontario Farm Products Marketing Commission
Brendan Byrne has been appointed the new Chair of the Ontario Farm Products Marketing Commission, effective July 29, 2025. The Ontario Farm Products Marketing Commission (OFPMC) regulates and oversees the province’s 25 marketing boards and associations for commodities like milk, eggs and grains. “I am confident Brendan will bring bold and positive leadership to the […] Read more
Environmental Farm Plan updated
An updated Environment Farm Plan (EFP) will be available to Ontario farmers starting July 14, 2025. The updated edition reflects current regulatory requirements and latest science on best management practices, includes links to new tools and new areas of focus like biodiversity and farming in a changing climate, the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association […] Read more
Newcastle disease identified in British Columbia
Movement controls placed around two commercial pigeon operations
Newcastle disease has been detected on two commercial pigeon operations in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said in a June 19 notice to industry it’s the first time the virus has been detected in a commercial operation in Canada since 1973.
Kerry Wright named new executive director of OSCIA
She has held key positions with organizations such as the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association, CAAIN, and Mallot Creek Group
Kerry Wright has been appointed the new executive director of the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association.
Where to get Farmtario during a Canada Post strike
Delivery of our paper editions may be disrupted as of May 23 by the ongoing labour dispute between Canada Post and its unionized workers.
Premier Equipment expands John Deere dealership with acquisition in Belleville
Premier Equipment has acquired the John Deere dealership business of Deerhaven Farm and Garden Ltd. Based in Belleville, Deerhaven Farm and Garden Ltd. has been in business since 1994 and serves customers in the Quinte region, spanning portions of Northumberland, Prince Edward County, Hastings, Lennox and Addington Counties. Since 2016, Premier Equipment has been the […] Read more
Parrish & Heimbecker acquires bulk marine export terminal in Quebec City
The company has also entered a commercial relationship with QSL International Ltd. as part of acquisition
Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) is expanding its grain handling capabilities in Eastern Canada with the acquisition of a deep-water bulk marine export terminal from Societe En Commandite Terminal Grains in Quebec City.
Parrish & Heimbecker acquires bulk marine export terminal in Quebec City
The company has also entered a commercial relationship with QSL International Ltd. as part of acquisition
Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) is expanding its grain handling capabilities in Eastern Canada with the acquisition of a deep-water bulk marine export terminal from Societe En Commandite Terminal Grains in Quebec City.
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