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Rob O'Connor, Canada's Outdoor Farm Show show director, is easy to find in a crowd with his quick smile, man-in-black attire and a love of discussing all things agriculture. Photo Diana Martin

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Strong engagement from farmers and politicians at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2025

Show director says the 2025 show is the smoothest he’s ever seen

By Jonah Grignon September 19, 2025

A recap of Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2025, from Show Director Rob O’Connor

Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness Rob Flack said more than $12.2 million has been awarded via the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program to help Ontario farmers improve soil health and be more resilient to climate change.

Crops, News

Governments investing to improve Ontario farmland

By Kristy Nudds October 10, 2024

More than $12.2 million has been awarded to Ontario farmers to make their agricultural lands more resilient against extreme weather events, increase biodiversity and enhance soil and water health. The […] Read more

Ontario is investing $6 million over the next six years via the Ontario Craft Cider Marketing Fund (CCMF) to assist provincial craft cideries spur growth through product marketing.

apples, Crops, News

Provincial funding adds sparkle to Ontario’s craft cider marketing

September 4, 2024

Ontario is investing $6 million over the next six years to assist provincial craft cideries spur growth through product marketing. “The Ontario Craft Cider Marketing Fund (CCMF) is the single […] Read more