The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing over $7 million in approved projects through the Grow Ontario Market Initiative. The initiative helps Ontario agriculture and food businesses to increase […] Read more
Investments aim to grow Ontario agriculture and food exports
Kids FarmSafe week launched by CASA and BASF
Data shows more needs to be done to keep kids safe on the farm
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. […] Read more
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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] Read more