John de Bruyn’s peers lauded his leadership and dedication to the pork sector at Ontario Pork’s recent general meeting. “Your leadership has been a master class in balancing ambition with pragmatism in advocating for industry and in building the culture that nurtures new talent,” said recently elected Ontario Pork chair, Tara Terpstra. The outgoing chair […] Read more
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de Bruyn honoured for pork industry leadership, vision
Farm and family time the priority after stepping down as chair
Ontario pork industry leaders honoured
Ken McEwan and Bob Hunsberger recognized for industry contributions at Ontario Pork annual meeting
Two pork industry leaders were recognized at Ontario Pork’s annual meeting last month. Ken McEwan was the recipient of the 2024 Industry Award and Bob Hunsberger was awarded the Ontario Pork Producer Recognition of Worth. “It’s an honour and a privilege to be here this evening and receive this award and recognition for work that’s […] Read more
Ag leader Kim McConnell honoured by Calgary business leaders
Agriculture communications entrepreneur Kim McConnell is being recognized by the University of Calgary's Haskayne School of Business and the Calgary Chamber of Commerce as an inspirational business leader.
Battery energy storage latest farmland use debate
Farm groups push for more oversight of the use of farmland for battery backup systems
Farmers and residents in municipalities across Ontario are raising concerns about farmland Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) proposals. BESS are rechargeable batteries with multi-source energy storage capacity, allowing off-peak hour storage dispatchable onto the grid to meet electricity demand. Why it matters: Farmers are concerned with the loss of land due to industrial and residential […] Read more
Alberta gets farm family class one driver’s license
Alberta farmers and their family members now have the option to apply for a farm-restricted class one driver’s licence. It would allow them to drive almost any form of motor vehicle to and from the farm. These licenses with be issued with condition code “P” meaning the driver must comply with farmer restrictions. Applicants must […] Read more
Three Oaks Cabin looks for votes to win $25,000 Growing Home grant
Rural mental health respite was built by a farming family after losing their son
Three Oaks Cabin, an ag and first responder-based mental health respite, is vying for BASF’s Growing Home’s $25,000 Ontario grant. A local fireman farmer nominated the program after BASF opened the annual contest up to Ontario in addition to Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Why it matters: There has been a lack of a rural respite […] Read more
Farmers, farm groups condemn expropriation threat to farmland in Wilmot township
Farmers in Wilmot township in the Region of Waterloo are calling into question an assembly of prime farmland. Farmers and landowners have been approached by a U.S.-based consulting firm acting on behalf of the Region of Waterloo to purchase 770 acres of prime agricultural land. The Waterloo Federation of Agriculture (WFA) and the Ontario Federation […] Read more
Prairie forecast: Spring has sprung but winter might not be done
Forecast issued April 10, 2024, covering April 10 to 17
Spring has definitely sprung across the prairies with only a few locations still having snow cover. Spring is a notorious time for forecasting as warm air builds to the south while cold air still sits to the north. That means this forecast period looks both easy and hard.
VIDEO: Calves for a Cause draws crowds, top genetics
Funds go to the London Children’s Hospital
The fourth annual Calves for a Cause sale brought together more than 100 lots to raise funds for the London Hospital Foundation. The sale, which was hosted by the Canadian Dairy Xpo (CDX), brought together about 40 top genetic calves, but also rare semen, embryos from top cows and even old, rare dairy sales catalogues […] Read more
Opinion: Admiration for a growth mindset
I kept running into Craig Connell earlier this winter, first at the Dairy Farmers of Ontario annual meeting and then at the beef industry convention. It was shocking to hear of his passing in early February. I’ve always appreciated Connell’s willingness to answer my questions and provide the opinion of someone with a growth mindset. […] Read more
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