by Steve Brackenridge Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Canada finally has a road map for a more sustainable food system with the federal government’s unveiling of its Food Policy for Canada on June 17. This…
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WINCHESTER — It’s a world where even A&W has taken to flipping plant-based burgers. Enter the Seaway Valley Community Health Centre, which is set to host a “Cooking with Plant-Based Protein” workshop this evening (Wed.,…
By Keith Currie President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Mental wellness on the farm is gaining momentum as the industry draws attention to the impact silent suffering has on the health of our farms, families and…
QUEEN’S PARK — To kick off Local Food Week from June 3-9, the Ontario government has launched a new program to celebrate people and organizations across Ontario that promote local food. The Local Food Champion…
Program rewards dealers who demonstrate aftersales best practices WINCHESTER — Weagant Farm Supplies Ltd was recently honoured with a New Holland Service Excellence President’s Club Award. This prestigious program recognizes and rewards dealers who have…
CHESTERVILLE — The imminent arrival of a new equestrian and livestock show ring at the Chesterville fairgrounds was celebrated as the local agricultural society recognized the charitable organizations that helped make the improvement a reality…
EMBRUN — The golden arches are coming to Embrun. It’s the latest feather in the cap for the Embrun Co-op whose board of directors announced the planned McDonald’s restaurant on Facebook today. “We are confident…
By Brent Royce Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture The provincial government recently released a discussion paper – Modernizing Ontario’s Environmental Assessment Program – as they consider changes to the Environmental Assessment Act. The government has asked for public input…
WINCHESTER — Canada’s biggest cheese plant here is accused of cutting loose with odours that fell afoul of provincial law last month. Parmalat Canada Inc. was due in Cornwall court for an initial hearing yesterday…
Rebranded as Chesterville Waterfront Market CHESTERVILLE — Precursor to this weekend’s Art on the Waterfront festivities, the Chesterville Farmers’ Market — now rebranded as the village’s “Waterfront Market” — began animating the village’s riverbank walkways…
CHESTERVILLE — Are you a poultry fanatic, a vendor, or just someone who loves a great deal? Chesterville & District Agricultural Society has just the event for you! Head out to the Chesterville Fairgrounds Saturday,…
by Debra Pretty-Straathof Ontario Federation of Agriculture Ontario’s farm workforce is changing. More farmers are retiring, selling their farms or transitioning the business to the next generation. Younger farm faces are making more purchasing and…
By Peggy Brekveld Vice President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Changes are being made to Ontario’s Endangered Species Act and the government is welcoming comments on proposed revisions. This legislation impacts Ontario farmers who often deal…
Earlier this spring, the Dundas Soil and Crop Improvement Association once again made a generous gift to the WDMH Foundation, as part of their Spring Update Meeting in Chesterville. The Association donated $500 for our…
by Mark Reusser Vice President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture ONTARIO — Wildlife damage to livestock and crops continues to plague farmers. From coyotes attacking flocks of sheep to geese and cranes eating fields of newly…
