A proposed Strada blast quarry in Melancthon, Ont., sparks regional debate over water protection, farmland sustainability, and Ontario’s aggregate policy.
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Melancthon faces a new quarry fight over water, environment and farmland risks
Melancthon residents and officials oppose Strada’s proposed blast quarry, citing risks to water and farmland as debate grows before the Nov. 10 deadline
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.
Ontario farmland values flat in first half of 2025, says FCC
Canadian farmland values rose by an average of six per cent in the first half of 2025 according to a new report from Farm Credit Canada.
Faster growth for farmland values in first half of 2025 says FCC
Canadian farmland values rose by an average of six per cent in the first half of 2025 according to a new report from Farm Credit Canada.
National support boosts ALUS Middlesex’s presence at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show
With a new CEO and a vision of “getting more acres of nature in the ground,” ALUS Canada boosted its presence significantly this year at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show.
Canada and Ontario invest $14.6M to boost farmland resiliency and sustainability
Increased funding enables the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program to expand its project scope to improve soil health, protect water resources, promote biodiversity, and support long-term sustainability and competitiveness.
Canada and Ontario increased investment of $14.6 million to help farmers improve soil, water, and biodiversity through the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program.
The Friday file
Ford government is well-practiced at burying its bad news
The Ford government likes to publish policy decisions on Friday afternoons prior to long weekends.
U.S. farm secretary says ‘no amnesty’ for farmworkers from deportation
USDA will curb farmland purchases by “foreign adversaries” including China says Rollins
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Tuesday that there will be “no amnesty” for agricultural workers as President Donald Trump’s administration moves to deport all immigrants in the country illegally.
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.
Canadian farm liabilities outpaced equity growth in 2024
Farmers see declining ability to service debt for second consecutive year
Canadian farmers' total equity growth slowed for the first time in five years in 2024 as liabilities grew faster than assets, Statistics Canada reported. Farmland prices led to most of the growth, while declining farm income led to less ability to service debts.