The Beef Farmers of Ontario returned to Queen’s Park this week to host its annual barbecue and lobby day on the lawn of the Ontario Legislature, just prior to Ontario’s Local Food Week, which takes place June 2-8. The BFO Board of Directors and staff said in a release they served over 500 attendees an […] Read more
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Beef farmers return to Queen’s Park for annual barbecue and lobby day
Beef farmers agree to check-off increase
Ontario beef farmers have agreed to a check-off increase of $1.50, bringing the total check-off amount to $7.00. Ninety-two per cent of Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) members voted in favour of the check-off increase at the organization’s annual meeting in Guelph Feb. 19. “To have that support from the membership does give us a […] Read more
Agreement reached at Cargill Dunlop Guelph
After a 41-day strike, workers at the Cargill Dunlop beef processing plant in Guelph will return to work Monday. 960 unionized employees at Cargill Dunlop in Guelph ratified a new collective agreement on Saturday July 6. The workers, represented by Local 175 of the United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW), began strike action after turning […] Read more
Workers on strike at Cargill’s Guelph beef processing plant
Nearly 1000 workers at Cargill’s beef processing plant in Guelph hit the picket lines this morning, as workers strike in an effort to gain better compensation. Union United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 175 cited issues such as the Dunlop Drive facility failing to keep up with the cost of living crisis as motivation […] Read more
Ontario Beef on the menu at Lone Star Texas Grills
Lone Star Texas Grill is partnering with Ontario beef farmers to bring locally produced Ontario Corn Fed Beef to its 23 locations across the province. The Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) said in a release the partnership has a significant impact on the Ontario cattle and beef sector. “First off, it demonstrates the confidence the […] Read more
Beef Farmers of Ontario tests new voting technology
Organization offered Simply Voting app at its recent annual meeting
Many farm organizations want to offer a hybrid in-person/virtual option to allow attendees more flexibility, but when voting is required, the process can be cumbersome. That’s why the Beef Farmers of Ontario tested the Simply Voting app at its recent annual general meeting, to see if it could provide delegates unable to attend with an […] Read more
New Beef Farmers of Ontario president takes the helm
Jack Chaffe continues to represent organization for Canadian Cattle Association
Just a reminder, you have about 28 minutes left as president,” Craig McLaughlin joked with Jack Chaffe, Beef Farmers of Ontario’s outgoing president. McLaughlin was elected as the new president during the organization’s 62nd annual general meeting in Toronto last month. “It’s a big role for me and big shoes to fill following Jack Chaffe,” […] 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
Circle H Farms receives Environmental Stewardship award
The Hyatt family of Circle H Farms are the 2024 Ontario recipients of The Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA) from the The Beef Farmers of Ontario. The award was presented to the family at BFO’s 2024 Annual General Meeting Banquet, which was held in Toronto, this week. Circle H Farms, operated by the Hyatt family – […] Read more
Craig McLaughlin elected BFO president
Renfrew County beef producer Craig McLaughlin was elected president of the Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) at the organization’s 62nd annual general meeting in Toronto Feb. 21. He replaces Jack Chaffe, whose served as BFO president for a three-year term. “It’s a big role for me and big shoes to fill,” McLaughlin said. The cow-calf […] Read more
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