The Risk Management Program (RMP) is getting a $100 million boost over three years from the Ontario government. “Our government promised farmers we would continue to expand and enhance RMP, […] Read more
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Ontario pledges $100 million increase to Risk Management Program
Farm groups have been calling for the increase as they considered the program underfunded
National Farmers Union opens applications to training, support program for underrepresented farmers
Women, racialized, Indigenous and young farmers and farm workers, as well as those from other underrepresented groups, are invited to apply to THE EXCHANGE, a new training and support program led by the National Farmers Union (NFU).
Fed-up Ontario farmer seeks move to Prairies
Exorbitant land prices put farm purchase, expansion out of reach, prompting young producer to look further west
Glacier FarmMedia – Rob Glover is done with Ontario. The 33-year old would like to own and operate a farm near his hometown of Peterborough, but the math doesn’t make […] Read more
Long-term public land leases could enable young farmers
EFAO panel discusses small-scale opportunities near Ottawa, Toronto
Young farmers who operate businesses on publicly owned properties in Ottawa and the greater Toronto area say long-term leases of public land could be a future path for creative land […] Read more
Top transition tips for young farmers
How the next generation can help farm transition be successful
Transitioning management and ownership of a farm business from one generation to the next can present many challenges. While there are numerous resources to support farm founders in assessing their […] Read more
It’s not just about the tractor anymore
Overcoming misconceptions about working on agricultural equipment important to attract youth to the industry
As farm equipment becomes more high-tech, it is a challenge to find qualified technicians. That was the consensus of panellists during a discussion at the virtual Changing Faces of Agriculture […] Read more
Ridgetown grad’s gap year takes winding farm road
Abbey Taylor worked at various farm jobs while crossing Canada
Belmont-area Ridgetown College grad Abbey Taylor recently returned from several months working her way from farm to farm across Canada, learning about a wide range of products and production strategies. […] Read more
The challenge of starting a farm from scratch
A young farmer continues to find ways into farming – driven by sound economics
Daniel Chiappetta has had to be creative in making his way into farming and that route has included investing in quicker return areas outside of agriculture and in targeted farm-related […] Read more
Farm-sitter finds a summer job giving farmers a break
Young farm entrepreneur Meaghan Herrington starts a business taking care of farm chores
Almost any agricultural professional knows that a day off (or two or three) can be an impossible dream. But those living near Brighton, Ont., can turn to Meaghan Herrington and […] Read more
Sorting out roles often starting place for young farmers
Succession planning sometimes left until returning youth find their place
Developing a succession plan is often a long and complicated process and for younger people just returning to the family farm, it may not be the first priority. Finding, or […] Read more