Farmer organizations from several countries, Canada included, agree there is common ground among them, even as geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties swirl.
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Farm policy organizations worldwide consider their shared issues
Farm leaders say agricultural producers from around the world are more aligned than their governments might be
Ontario farms are a small business backbone but red tape delays and obstacles hinder growth
Paperwork volume and complexity for approvals and funding can be a stumbling block
Farms are part of Ontario’s small business backbone, whether Ontario-grown livestock, grains or horticulture foods and farm products are bought on-farm, at a local market, or at the local store.
Agri-Food 2050 starts ambitious future plan for the sector
The Agricultural Adaptation Council-led initiative brought together 120 people from the industry
The Agricultural Adaptation Council’s Agri-Food 2050 initiative brought together 120 people from the industry to start planning for the sector’s future.
Land trusts empower landowners while preserving farmland
Ontario Farmland Trust establishes groundwork for a provincial agricultural land reserve
The Ontario Farmland Trust (OFT) easements protect agricultural land, creating a reserve that remains impervious to provincial policy changes and development pressures, while bolstering food production and sustainable farming.
Farm and Food Care Ontario gets $597,000 in program funding
Provincial funding will support six public outreach initiatives
Farm & Food Care Ontario (FFCO) gets a $597,000, three-year funding agreement from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA) to enhance and expand consumer outreach and farmer and agri-business training.