Anyone who’s cleaned a feeder or a waterer knows about the fun of getting and keeping biofilm off of surfaces. Now we know why. Belying their slimy natures, the sticky […] Read more
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Isolate from animals if you contract COVID-19
There’s not much yet known about transfer to animals, but pigs are at largest risk
Farmers with livestock should take some of the same precautions that they are taking with people in order to make sure they don’t transmit the coronavirus COVID-19 to their animals. […] Read more
A helping hand for agriculture and food start-ups
The RH Accelerator aims to provide mentorship and to help fund new agriculture businesses
Throughout his career, Joe Dales has had a passion for innovation, agriculture and bringing new tools to farmers. He caught the entrepreneurial bug in the early days of the internet, […] Read more
Business is booming for farmers selling direct
Some farm businesses are reporting a 400 per cent increase in sales as more consumers seek out their own farmer
Social distancing has meant closer connections for farmers selling direct to consumers. Farmers selling direct or through online networks are scrambling to keep up to surging demand from new customers, […] Read more
Ontario launches web portal to connect farmers and workers
Initiative to help match workers with farm operations who need them
To help ensure grocery shelves continue to stay full during COVID-19 the Ontario government is launching a new web portal, connecting workers with employers looking to fill positions in the […] Read more
Pork Congress latest COVID-19 cancellation
It is hoped that the event will continue as a virtual show
The largest annual gathering of Ontario pork producers will not be happening in person in 2020 due to COVID-19 health concerns. The Ontario Pork Congress (OPC) board of directors has […] Read more
Contest celebrating veal postponed due to COVID-19
Not all Best Veal Sandwich hopefuls were made with veal in past years
Veal Farmers of Ontario’s contest celebrating great veal sandwiches has helped promote veal, but it has also revealed the level of non-veal meat passed off as veal. The organization has […] Read more
Veal farmers join national check-off agency
Fees were already being collected, but now Ontario farmers have more say in spending
Veal Farmers of Ontario (VFO) is now part of the Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency (CBCA), following an agreement that included a voting role on a subcommittee charged with promotion. The […] Read more
Trade deals not working well enough for farmers
Government continues to look for multilateral deals
Glacier FarmMedia – Canada’s top trade warriors have strongly underlined their commitment to fight for fair treatment of Canadian farm products in the global marketplace. But the growing exasperation of […] Read more
PAMI announces Leah Olson as new CEO
The Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute, a machinery testing and evaluation organization, recently announced Leah Olson as its new chief executive officer. Olson has more than 15 years of senior management […] Read more
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