Entomo Farms, one of North America’s leading cricket producers, announced that it has closed a round of fundraising totalling $3.7 million to support growth and expansion. Founded in 2014 by brothers Jarrod, Darren, and Ryan Goldin, Entomo Farms produces cricket powders and whole roasted insects. The company has grown to 60,000 square feet of production […] Read more
Ontario insect farm gets investment
FCC to provide $100,000 to 4-H clubs in 2021
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) 4-H Club Fund will provide $100,000 to 203 4-H clubs, districts, and regions across Canada in 2021, to support local activities. FCC supports 4-H club initiatives each year by awarding up to $500 per club toward developing existing programs, covering costs associated with local events and exchanges, supporting volunteers, or purchasing […] Read more
Norfolk Tractor to sell only Kubota
A new stand-alone Kubota dealer is coming to Norfolk County. The owners of the D&W Group Inc., a four-store agricultural and construction equipment dealer complex located in south-central Ontario, announced the conversion of their facility in Simcoe, Norfolk Tractor, from a major multi-line operation to one dedicated to the exclusive sale and service of Kubota […] Read more
Dougans to step down as Chicken Farmers CEO
Chicken Farmers of Ontario has announced that Rob Dougans, the organization’s president and chief executive officer, is leaving March 31. A news release from CFO stated that Dougans has provided leadership and guidance to the organization, and to the overall sector for the past decade. In the release, the CFO board of directors said Dougans […] Read more
AGRIS Co-operative announces patronage dividend
AGRIS Co-operative has announced a patronage dividend of $1.5 million to be returned to its farmer-owners and investors. Total enterprise revenues in 2020 for AGRIS Co-operative were more than $259 million, with $2.4 million added to retained earnings to support its operations. Patronage rebates will be issued as 33 per cent cash and 67 per […] Read more
Byrne elected to chair GFO board
Essex farmer has been a board member for six years
Grain Farmers of Ontario has elected Brendan Byrne as its new chair of the board of directors. Byrne is the District Director for District 1 (Essex) and has served on the Board since 2015. He farms with his father and family in Essex County. Why it matters: Grain Farmers of Ontario is the largest farmer […] Read more
Seven to be inducted into the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame
The inductees cover areas of agriculture including beef, food, government, crops and veterinary
In 2021, seven agricultural leaders will be inducted into Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame. Their influences range from general farm organization, beef industry and industry tribunal leadership to agricultural extension, agricultural law and improvements to animal welfare, horticultural and agronomy. Stan Eby, Roger George, Herbert Norry, Delbert O’Brien, the late Terry O’Connor, Dr. Peter Sikkema […] Read more
New agricultural worker safety course launched
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is launching an online training program for workers new to the agricultural sector, created in partnership with the University of Guelph — Ridgetown Campus Business Development Centre. The Ontario Agriculture Worker Safety and Awareness Certificate is geared towards helping job seekers become more familiar with on-farm safety, while making […] Read more
New face at soil network helm
Tori Waugh has been appointed executive director of the Ontario Soil Network. Waugh, principal consultant at Conservation Ag Consulting, has helped grow the Ontario Soil Network to its current role in the sector. She was selected after a competitive process. The Ontario Soil Network has created a new strategic plan and it will be Waugh’s […] Read more
Goat code open for public comment
The Draft Goat Code of Practice is now open for public comment ahead of a Feb. 22 deadline. “Whether you have a small herd or a large herd, the impact of the revised Goat Code of Practice on your farm will be the same,” stated Ontario Goat President Dirk Boogerd. “It is important for goat […] Read more
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