Dear Editor, It is good to see that Huron County Planning Department finally got the AG4 severance policy right. As one county councillor said, “This is a big win for […] Read more
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Letters: Barn severance decision raises questions
Selig named new AgScape executive director
AgScape recently announced that Taylor Selig has been promoted to executive director. Selig will focus on continuing AgScape’s mission of empowering Ontario students by increasing awareness and igniting interest in […] Read more
Comment: Universal internet access helps make food more sustainable
Consumers who want to reduce the carbon intensity of their food should advocate for better rural internet. Producers know most agricultural towns have broadband, but in the country, cell service […] Read more
VFO takes ‘next step’ by hiring compliance officer
Former police officer will target non-payment of veal checkoff fee
Former police officer will target non-payment of veal checkoff fee
Veal Farmers of Ontario (VFO) has hired a veteran of both municipal policing and border services for a newly-created position of inspection and compliance officer. The organization is acting on […] Read more
Return home stalled for some foreign workers
Seasonal foreign workers face uncertain timeline to return home due to pandemic-related border crossing restrictions
Seasonal foreign workers face uncertain timeline to return home due to pandemic-related border crossing restrictions
In the spring Ontario farmers were concerned COVID-19 border closures would stymie efforts to get the much-needed foreign workers into Ontario. Now it appears the pandemic might be hindering efforts […] Read more
Canada could be good place for cellular agriculture production, panel says
Research capacity and abundant supply of feedstocks would be advantages
Research capacity and abundant supply of feedstocks would be advantages
Dairy products created through cellular agriculture and fermentation will be the first products of their type to reach the market. Meat proteins created from cellular cultures has to look and […] Read more
Agriculture education evolves to fit modern needs
Colleges are offering shorter courses in regional settings to help fill the need for practical skills
Colleges are offering shorter courses in regional settings to help fill the need for practical skills
Post-secondary agriculture education in Ontario is diversifying to meet the labour and skill needs of the industry. Shorter, concentrated offerings are expected to help fill the need for more employees […] Read more
OSF takes first steps to knit fractured industry back together
Canadian Sheep Federation willing to talk, but on its terms
Miscommunication, misinterpretation and mistrust are festering splinters in the side of Ontario Sheep Farmers (OSF) and it’s time to treat the wound. Marc Carere, OSF chair, didn’t mince words during […] Read more
Editorial: Hitting the top of the government handout cycle again
We are several years into a crop price downturn and, inevitably, farmers who are increasing financially squeezed are asking for help from the government. Once again, the federal and provincial […] Read more
Neonic ban decision expected in six months
Health Canada said it now has further information to consider in making its decision
Glacier FarmMedia — Health Canada is expected to make a decision on neonicotinoid insecticides in about six months. Federal scientists have studied neonics and their potential impact on aquatic insects […] Read more
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