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Craig McLaughlin, Beef Farmer of Ontario president, explains the proposed $1.50 check-off increase to beef producers during Beef Day at the Grey Bruce Farmers Week on Jan. 8, 2025.
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Beef farmers agree to check-off increase

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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
Cargill's Guelph plant has been closed for almost five week.
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Agreement reached at Cargill Dunlop Guelph

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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
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Ontario Beef on the menu at Lone Star Texas Grills

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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
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Beef Farmers of Ontario tests new voting technology

Organization offered Simply Voting app at its recent annual meeting

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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
Craig McLaughlin is the new president of Beef Farmers of Ontario.
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New Beef Farmers of Ontario president takes the helm

Jack Chaffe continues to represent organization for Canadian Cattle Association

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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
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Circle H Farms receives Environmental Stewardship award

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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 is the new president of the Beef Farmers of Ontario. He was elected at the organization's 62nd annual meeting in Toronto, Ont. Feb. 21.
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Craig McLaughlin elected BFO president

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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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