Tom Tavani has been named the new general manager of the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario (CFFO). The CFFO Board of Directors said Tavani brings experience in Christian media marketing, agribusiness and operated his own real estate marketing company. “Tom stood out as a candidate for this position,” Ed Scharringa, CFFO president said in a […] Read more
CFFO welcomes new general manager
Stoltz Sales & Service and Hub International merge to form Equipment Ontario
Case IH equipment dealers Stoltz Sales & Service and Hub International are merging their two organizations to form Equipment Ontario, effective Dec. 1, 2021. Together they will service more than 16 counties with dealership locations in Elmira, Lindsay, Listowel, Mildmay, and Port Perry. A future location in Simcoe County is planned. In a press release, […] Read more
Province invests in future of livestock research
Two new research facilities in Elora have received provincial funding to foster innovation in Ontario’s livestock industry. Construction is now underway on the new swine research facility that will use state-of-the-art technology to build Ontario’s capacity and expertise to support cutting-edge swine research. The Government of Ontario contributed $14.4 million and Ontario Pork provided $3.6 […] Read more
Dairy commission bumps farm-level milk price
Growing costs of farm inputs drives six cents per litre of milk increase
Canadian dairy farmers are getting the largest cost of production increases in decades as costs for feed, labour and other inputs grow. The Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC) recently announced the change to come into effect on Feb. 1 2022. The prices become official when approved by provincial authorities in December. The adjustment will be equivalent […] Read more
Grasslands focus of classroom materials
Agriculture in the Classroom Canada (AITC-C), along with its 10 provincial members, has launched a teaching guide with interactive resources for Guardians of the Grasslands, a documentary that explores the role that cattle play in the survival of Canada’s vanishing grasslands ecosystem. Through a funding partnership with the Canadian Cattlemen’s Foundation (CCF), Guardians of the […] Read more
Funding available for African swine fever prevention
Nearly $3 million in funding for three new initiatives to enhance biosecurity and support the provincial pork sector’s African swine fever (ASF) prevention and emergency preparedness efforts is being made available under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (the Partnership). Starting Nov. 5, a new targeted intake will provide funding to Ontario pork producers, processors and other […] Read more
Ontario Young Farmers Forum moves to an in-person and virtual program for 2021
The Junior Farmer’s Association of Ontario (JFAO) is planning a hybrid Ontario Young Farmers Forum (OYFF) event with both in-person and virtual sessions this year. The 2021 OYFF program will consist of in-person farm tours and a four-part virtual speaker series. There will be two in-person farm tours held in early November; one in the […] Read more
De Dell Seeds transfers ownership to next generation
De Dell Seeds has transferred its ownership and management to the next generation. Founded by Vince Trudell in 1999, De Dell Seeds has grown and evolved over the past 22 years while maintaining from its base as a family company. Vince has decided to pass the reins to his eldest son Will Trudell, who has […] Read more
Province invests in prevention, planning, and preparedness for African swine fever
The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing nearly $3 million in three new initiatives as part of a coordinated effort to enhance biosecurity and support the provincial pork sector’s African swine fever (ASF) prevention and emergency preparedness efforts. Starting November 5, 2021, a new targeted intake under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (the Partnership) will […] Read more
5.8 million pounds of hay delivered to northwestern Ontario farmers
The feed component of the Northwestern Livestock Emergency Assistance Initiative has officially concluded. The initiative provided 5.8 million pounds of hay to 129 livestock farmers to feed over 11,000 head of beef and dairy cattle, sheep and goats in the Rainy River and Kenora Districts. The Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) was named as the […] Read more
Cyber-Savvy Farmer
