The Ontario Beekeepers Association said that more than 50 per cent of colonies were lost in the winter of 2025, one of the highest rates since the OBA started tracking winter loss statistics.
Ontario beekeepers continue to struggle with winter losses
Ontario Beekeepers’ Association says more research, funding needed to understand contributing factors
Apiarists keeping an eye on smoky skies
Some precautions beekeepers can take during wildfire season
Although not much is known about how smoke from wildfires affects bees, an Ontario beekeeper says there are several precautions apiarists can take to minimize health risks to the bees, as well as themselves.
Wet, cool spring raises replanting concerns
Experts cautiously optimistic with warm weather in the forecast
A cool, wet spring is prompting some Ontario farmers to consider replanting, but most early planted corn and soybeans will likely grow through any stunting and corkscrewing.
From tragedy to training
Walkerton Clean Water Centre offers education and resources for operators and public to learn about source water protection
The Walkerton Water Crisis put a lens on the importance of protecting drinking water.
Walkerton water crisis ignited collaborative effort to protect water in Ontario
It brought together government and landowners in a new way, working toward a common goal
One of the most significant pieces of legislation instituted as a result of the Walkerton water crisis inquiry was the Clean Water Act, 2006, known as Bill 43.
How farms are protecting their networks from cyberattack
Farm organizations, like Ontario Pork, are helping train farmers on cybersecurity
Ontario Pork has developed a training program to help pork producers understand cybersecurity risks on their farms.
Canada’s Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Pigs to be reviewed
The code was last updated in 2014
The National National Farm Animal Care Council plans to update the Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Pigs.
Ontario farmer charged with fraud and mischief in theft case
A two-year investigation has led to charges against a Huron County farmer who had alleged that 45,000 chicks were stolen from his farm.
Sheep shearing day promotes education and economic awareness
Annual event an opportunity to advocate for the wool industry
The annual Shearing Day hosted by The Campaign for Wool in Canada and the Canadian Wool Council (CWC) brings industry advocates together to help raise awareness about Canadian wool.
Outstanding young farmer winners offer ewe-nique perspective on sheep industry
Romy and Ryan Schill have turned their passion for sheep farming into two thriving businesses
In an era when many young people choose to move away from the farm to pursue other career opportunities, Romy and Ryan Schill chose to embrace farming. The duo purchased their 100-acre Wallenstein-area farm 17 years ago and have since grown their small sheep operation into a large-scale meat, breed stock, and wool-producing operation.
Cyber-Savvy Farmer
