Grape grower Bill George Jr. has been elected to a third one-year term as chair of the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association (OFVGA). Apple grower Charles Stevens was re-elected as Vice Chair. Both George and Stevens first assumed their respective roles in 2019 and were re-elected at the OFVGA annual general meeting held virtually […] Read more
George returns as OFVGA chair
Group calls for farm climate investment from federal government
A group of farmers is calling for the federal government to invest $300 million to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on farms. Farmers for Climate Solutions (FCS) says such an investment could reduce agricultural emissions by 10 million tonnes. A FCS-led task force made up of farmers, agricultural economists, climate scientsts and policy experts came up […] Read more
National Poultry Show moves virtual
Engage – a virtual National Poultry Show event, will take place April 7 and 8 from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. each day. The attendees of this year’s virtual show will have access to two days of content on the following topics: Biosecurity: Dr. Algis Martinez, Cobbs Senior, director of […] Read more
International Plowing Match continues to plan for 2021 event
Directors and staff of the Ontario Plowmen’s Association recently announced that they will be moving forward with plans for the 2020/21 International Plowing Match (IPM) and Rural Expo. In order to respect the health situation and health regulations caused by Covid-19, the organizers will be simultaneously planning both the traditional IPM and a re-envisioned IPM. […] Read more
Vanclief wins long-time alumni award
4-H Canada recently announced former federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lyle Vanclief, will receive 4-H Canada’s Distinguished Alumni Award at the annual 4-H Canada Leadership Awards, held virtually on Feb. 22. The organization said that since the age of 12, Vanclief has embodied 4-H’s values, dedicating himself to hands-on learning as a 4-H member, […] Read more
First Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show event coming March 10
The traditional September timing of Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show is still many months away, but organizers of Canada’s premier farm show in eastern Canada are launching early access to information for producers without waiting to see how the pandemic plays out. “There is still so much uncertainty in 2021, and while we are all missing […] Read more
Virtual London Farm Show starts March 3
The London Farm Show is moving to a virtual format for 2021. London Farm Show Connect, presented by Ontario Mutuals, will kick start spring with three days of speaker presentations on a wide variety of topics for farmers. An in-person event was not possible this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic which led to […] Read more
Worker travel groups win award
The two organizations that share administrative and air travel responsibilities for the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP) have been honoured for their efforts in ensuring temporary foreign workers were able to work on Canadian fruit and vegetable farms in 2020. The Foreign Agricultural Resource Management Service – commonly known as F.A.R.M.S. – and CanAg Travel […] Read more
Seed company names new varieties for soldiers
FP Genetics Inc. and The Royal Canadian Legion recently announced a new collaboration that will honour veterans and highlight the sacrifices they have made in service of community and country. As part of this collaboration, The Legion’s Saskatchewan Command will accept and review applications from military and RCMP veterans and their families, and make recommendations […] Read more
Group calls for investment in farm greenhouse gas reduction
Farmers for Climate Solutions says $300 million is needed from government
A group of farmers is calling for the federal government to invest $300 million to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on farms. Farmers for Climate Solutions says such an investment could reduce agricultural emissions by 10 million tonnes. Why it matters: The federal government is currently working on creating its 2021 budget and there’s an expectation […] Read more
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