Members of the International Flying Farmers, Ontario Chapter were recently joined by Bruce County Queen of the Furrow Jasmin Schiestel at a meet up at the Saugeen Municipal Airport near Walkerton, Ontario. The group hosts regular fly-ins across the province featuring guests, fundraisers and learning events. Pictured: Bruce Country Queen of the Furrow Jasmin Schiestel, Maria Hodgins, Burt Hodgins, Fred Bruinsma, Marilyn Bruinsma and Don Matheson.

Flying Farmers take dedication to agriculture to the skies

For more than 80 years the International Flying Farmers have been creating a space for farmers to share their passion for aviation

For more than 80 years the International Flying Farmers have been creating a space for farmers to share their passion for aviation. Farmtario profiles the Ontario chapter.


Portrait speaks to Canadian farm life

Portrait speaks to Canadian farm life

Painting by George Agnew Reid stands as a testament to the resilience of farmers

A painting by George Agnew Reid titled Mortgaging the Homestead hanging in the Ontario Legislature at Queen’s Park stands as a testament to the resilience of farmers.

Farm and Food Care Ontario gets $597,000 in program funding

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.