The first annual Kids FarmSafe week is a new initiative by the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) to raise awareness of farm safety and provide access to child-specific resources. Kids FarmSafe week takes place May 13 to 19 and is supported by BASF Canada Agricultural Solutions (BASF). According to CASA, there has been an […] Read more
Kids FarmSafe week launched by CASA and BASF
Data shows more needs to be done to keep kids safe on the farm
Farmer mental health gets federal investment
The federal government is investing up to $1.08 million in activities aimed at supporting the mental health of Canadian farmers. The investment will be used by the Canadian Centre for Agricultural Wellbeing (CCAW) to support mental health literacy education for agriculture educators across the country, the development of a mental health toolkit to support the […] Read more
AgScape to receive federal, provincial funding for programs
AgScape is receiving investments of up to $3 million from the governments of Canada and Ontario to further its efforts in bringing innovative agriculture and food education across Ontario. AgScape is receiving up to $1.6 million in funding under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) over the next four years for its project titled […] Read more
New study highlights sustainability of Ontario fruits and vegetables
A new study shows that over the last two decades, Ontario’s fruit and vegetable growers have been widely adopting a range of practices that support sustainable local food production. In a release, the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (OFVGA)said these practices include investments in technologies and practices that support more efficient use of water, […] Read more
Agritourism bill tabled by Perth-Wellington MPP
Removing barriers to grow agritourism across Ontario is the focus of a new Private Member’s Bill tabled by Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae. He said in a release agritourism “is ripe for growth over the coming years” in his area as well as the rest of the province. “This legislation, if passed, will remove barriers to […] Read more
Food & Farming Champion Award presented to Henry Swierenga
Farm & Food Care Ontario (FFCO) presented its annual Farm & Food Care Champion Award to Henry Swierenga of Niagara. The Food & Farming Champion Award has been presented annually since 1999, in recognition of an individual or group’s significant commitment to public outreach and support for Ontario’s farming community. Henry was nominated by the […] Read more
New awareness campaign asks Ontario growers to ‘Be Drift Aware’
As Ontario growers head to the fields this spring, they have easy access to new stewardship resources, no matter what they’re growing. A partnership between multiple farm organizations has created a new awareness campaign, Be Drift Aware. Drift is the unintentional aerial movement of plant protection products away from the intended target. It’s an issue […] Read more
Province introduces legislation to modernize veterinary technician profession
Ontario introduced the Enhancing Professional Care for Animals Act March 7 in an effort to enhance access to professional animal care. If passed, the government said in a release the legislation would pave the way to formalizing the broad scope of practice for veterinary technicians that could result in an expanded role. It said the […] Read more
Weed research professorship receives funds
Ontario Bean Growers, anonymous donor contribute $2 million to ensure position continues
The Ontario Bean Growers are helping fund a Weed Management Professorship position based at the Ridgetown campus of the University of Guelph. “With the retirement of Dr. Peter Sikkema in 2024, this funding will not only ensure weed research continues for dry beans but will also support the Huron Research Station for the next 10 […] Read more
Simcoe County family receives 2024 Ontario Mapleseed Pasture Award
The Chalmers family of JPD Angus of Oro-Medonte in Simcoe County are the recipients of the 2024 Mapleseed Pasture Award. The award was presented at the Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) annual meeting banquet in Toronto. For their environmental improvements and exceptional pasture management, JPD Angus received a cash award of $500 and a bag […] Read more
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