Consumers have questions about agriculture but only some have direct access to farmers so they can ask them. Enter the Ask a Farmer kiosk, Farm and Food Care Ontario’s interactive […] Read more
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Interactive Ask a Farmer kiosk brings consumer questions to the experts
Kiosk is latest offering in Farm and Food Care Ontario’s consumer engagement projects
Farm and Food Care Ontario brings back Breakfast on the Farm
June 17 event will feature two East Huron County farms
Farm and Food Care Ontario is bringing Breakfast on the Farm back to the farm with a delicious twist. “Last year, we were here on the grounds at Elora (Grandway […] Read more
Beef Farmers of Ontario wins Paul Mistele Memorial Award
Annual award recognizes commitment to ending hunger in Ontario
Farm and Food Care Ontario’s Harvest Gala had a capacity crowd of farmers and agribusiness leaders from across the province to celebrate agricultural excellence in Guelph Nov. 18. As part […] Read more
Conversations, not comparisons, create opportunities to agvocate
Farmer Tim offered his experience on how to take advantage of social media opportunities
Don’t confuse consumers with negative comparisons. Instead, create confidence with positive conversations. It’s a simple but powerful strategy used by Ontario dairy farmer Tim May, more widely known on social […] Read more
First responder livestock training goes virtual
Containment and material sourcing emphasized in response to transportation crises
Getting livestock out of a downed truck can be tricky, but keeping them calm and together afterwards can be even tougher. Farm and Food Care Ontario is tackling the problem […] Read more
Brock and Nairn named 2021 Food and Farming Champions
Farmer and OFA rep lauded for their communication about agriculture with the public
Updated Farm and Food Care Ontario (FFCO) recognized Sandi Brock and Paul Nairn as its 2021 Food and Farming Champions. “This is truly an honour. To be nominated by peers […] Read more
Farm groups weigh options after hog truck verdict
Officials with Ontario farm groups plan to “discuss next steps” following the dismissal of charges against an animal welfare activist who gave drinks to hogs aboard a livestock trailer. Justice […] Read more
Pearce: Ontario’s EFP program takes next step
Next year it will have been 25 years since Ontario introduced the Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) for farms, and leading up to that anniversary, it’s worth noting more than 38,000 […] Read more