What began as a way for Barry Kearney to supplement his income has turned into a successful business, spanning 45 years, building and selling planters. Kearney Planters began on Barry’s […] Read more
Kearney Planters celebrates 45 years
Barry Kearney built the business by giving customers want they need, and being innovative
Editorial: Shrouded in secrecy
When it first came to light that a company working on behalf of the Region of Waterloo had approached farmers and residents in a particular area of Wilmot Township to […] Read more
Wilmot Township not a willing host for industrial site
Fight for Farmland group continues to ask questions about proposed expropriation
The Fight for Farmland landowners group continues to ask why the Region of Waterloo won’t disclose details about proposed expropriation of 770 acres of prime farmland in Wilmot Township. Why […] Read more
Eight food processing companies scale up and grow in southern Ontario
The federal government is investing $18.4 million in eight Ontario food manufacturers to help them scale up and expand operations. The recipients of the investment, delivered by FedDev Ontario, are: […] Read more
Q&A with Ontario’s new agriculture minister
Ontario’s agriculture industry got a surprise earlier this month when Premier Doug Ford announced a cabinet shuffle late in the day June 6. Not only was a new agriculture minister […] Read more
‘Food’ back in provincial agriculture ministry’s name
Minister Rob Flack confirmed today the new name of province’s agriculture ministry – the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OAFA). Initially reported to be the Ontario Ministry of […] Read more
Dr. Rene Van Acker appointed as U of G vice-president (Research and Innovation)
Dr. Rene Van Acker has been appointed as the University of Guelph’s new vice-president (research and innovation). The University of Guelph said in a release his five-year appointment “will be crucial […] Read more
Editorial: A bright future
After a stretch of wet weather and being tied to my home office, it was great to go for a drive to Wellington County to tour some feedlots with attendees […] Read more
Rob Flack new Ontario agriculture minister
Lisa Thompson becomes Minister of Rural Affairs after province splits OMAFRA into two separate ministries
Rob Flack, MPP for Elgin-Middlesex-London has been announced as Ontario’s new Minister of Farming, Agriculture, and Agribusiness. Lisa Thompson, former Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), is […] Read more
Ontario Beef on the menu at Lone Star Texas Grills
Lone Star Texas Grill is partnering with Ontario beef farmers to bring locally produced Ontario Corn Fed Beef to its 23 locations across the province. The Beef Farmers of Ontario […] Read more