Gabriel Allahdua, a migrant worker activist, is the University of Guelph’s first activist-in-residence at its Grounded and Engagement Theory Lab (GET Lab). “It’s an emerging approach in our areas of […] Read more
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Activist gets new post at University of Guelph
Migrant worker proponent first activist-in-residence
Economic impact and funding shortfall of RMP/SDRM programs
The Ontario Agriculture Sustainability Coalition (OASC) released results of a new study examining the economic impact that Ontario’s Risk Management Program (RMP) and Self-Directed Risk Management Program (SDRM) have on […] Read more
Carbon price exemptions preferred over rebates, committee hears
Amendments to federal legislation that would exempt fuel used to dry grain and heat barns return to ag committee
Glacier FarmMedia – Carbon price exemptions, rather than rebates, would help farmers invest in more energy-efficient and sustainable practices, witnesses told the standing committee on agriculture. The committee has resumed […] Read more
Ontario farmland values nearly double national average
Interest rate effects are present, but delayed
High commodity prices and pent-up demand for Ontario property continue to raise farmland values despite higher interest rates. Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) recent mid-year land values report again highlights across-the-board […] Read more
Farmers at the forefront of reducing GHG emissions
Sequestering carbon the best way to reduce emissions, according to new report
Adjustments to agriculture practices can play a significant role in attaining Canada’s lower carbon emissions commitment, according to a recently released report from Value Change Management International (VCMI). The report, […] Read more
Opinion: World given opportunity to revive rules-based trade
Glacier FarmMedia – A couple of years ago, rules-following free traders like Canada seemed to be sadly out of step with the march of history. China was beating down on […] Read more
Province funding Ontario-led agri-food projects
The Ontario government announced Oct. 3 its investing $7.25 million in 50 Ontario-led agri-food research and innovation projects. The investments are being made through the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance, a […] Read more
New biodigester project aims to use corn stover
Three on-farm digesters are part of a project from B.C. and Ontario investors
An Ontario project aims to use corn stover to feed biodigesters, forming a new market and use for corn stalks. EverGen, a British Columbia-based renewable energy company, has committed $1.5 […] Read more
OFA encouraging voters to ask municipal candidates about farmland preservation
Municipal elections set for Oct. 24
Municipal decisions play a critical role in preserving farmland. With municipal elections rapidly approaching, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) encourages agri-food producers to ask hard questions at debates before […] Read more
Fixing Ontario’s rural healthcare crisis
Funding and better infrastructure planning are needed
Closed emergency facilities, hard-to-find family doctors, an absence of medical support services – each is a reality through much of rural Ontario, and inadequate funding makes solutions just as scarce. […] Read more