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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] Read more
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