A new provincial correctional facility is planned for the site of the former Kemptville College of Agricultural Technology (KCAT). The 235-bed prison will be located on a 182-acre plot owned by the province where the former college dairy barn and A.M. Barr Arena were located. Kemptville College was closed by the University of Guelph in […] Read more
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New prison planned for former Kemptville College campus
The new facility would bring new employment to the Kemptville area
Kingston area loses well-known farm advocate
Peter Dowling dedicated his career to fair agri-food policy
A key participant in a number of high-profile advocacy campaigns of the National Farmers Union (NFU), Howe Island organic dairy farmer Peter Dowling, passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 6. Dowling, survived by his wife Dianne and children Patrick, Emily and Tim, had been living with Parkinson’s for a number of years but passed away from […] Read more
Do you really need to write it down?
Business plans aren’t real until they’re recorded and shared
Farm business plans could be one of the tools to help farmers get through the pandemic instability of 2020. “COVID-19 has given us a year where we can see the benefits that business planning can bring,” said Tom Button, Editor of Country Guide during a round table discussion with three other panelists during last month’s […] Read more
FCC loan program for women proves popular
Investment in the program will now be twice what was originally planned
Glacier FarmMedia – A federal loan program for women offered through Farm Credit Canada is so popular that it will spend double the amount originally budgeted. Why it matters: Diversity in agriculture helps bring more qualified workers into the sector. The FCC Women Entrepreneur Program was originally a $500 million investment over three years, but […] Read more
De Dell adds to corn hybrid testing capacity
De Dell Seeds has added equipment which increases its ability to test its non-GMO hybrids. The New Holland CR9040 corn research combine allows De Dell to continue to expand its research. Over the last two years, the company has increased its corn testing by 30 per cent and this combine will allow it to continue […] Read more
Cannabis boom squeezes farmland across North America
Legalization and decriminalization have led to greater demand for places to produce the drug
Thomson Reuters Foundation – While the coronavirus pandemic has caused the collapse of retail businesses across the globe, there is one thing people have been buying more of during months of lockdown: marijuana. The legal cannabis industry set sales records across the United States and Canada over the past six months, according to cannabis analytics […] Read more
Low interest rates present producers with opportunities
Central banks have indicated that they expect to keep rates low for a while
Glacier FarmMedia – It’s a nice time to be carrying debt — if your business is flourishing. Not only are interest rates low, but lenders are looking for borrowers who can pay their bills. That puts farmers in the driver’s seat. Why it matters: Reworking debt when interest rates are low can reduce borrowing costs […] Read more
4-H Canada announces scholarships
4-H Canada has announced the recipients of the 2020 John Deere Canada 4-H Scholarship. Twelve 4-H members from across Canada will receive $1,000 toward their post-secondary education in a degree, certificate, or trade-based program for the upcoming academic year, with the support of John Deere Canada. Ontario students Maggie-Jo Hickson, studying towards a Bachelor of […] Read more
Trade-offs necessary in food-sector COVID recovery
Will Canadians accept higher prices, support for off-shore job creation?
Increased consumer interest in food systems could lead to new markets for farmers and food processors. Structural changes in the food sector have had significant impact on demand for agriculture goods, but the question is whether those changes will be long term or temporary. A series of conversations at Canada’s Digital Farm Show focused on […] Read more
Cargill launches regenerative agriculture program
The company is the latest to push improved soil practices to meet its consumer commitments
Cargill plans to have an impact on regenerative agriculture practices on 10 million acres in North America. The company recently announced plans to meet its climate commitments. Cargill will focus on row crops, especially corn, wheat, soybeans, canola and other major crops in North America. The company said in a statement that “Cargill expects these […] Read more
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