by Mark Reusser Vice President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture ONTARIO — Our distribution network is one of the keys to keeping our agri-food system functioning in normal and extraordinary times and we rely heavily on…
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by Carley Milne-Servage NDDHS, Minister of Communications This will be the third week that students and teachers are out of school, and it is not yet clear when we will be going back. Some teachers…
Last Week at Queen’s Park Jim McDonell Member of Provincial Parliament Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry As the COVID-19 emergency continues, I can’t understate the importance of following the guidelines issued by our federal, provincial, and local Eastern…
Cannabis 101: CBD vs THC A column by Dr. Pierre Milot, PhD. Part 1 Past. Life is full of surprises, and sometimes, what may seem like an ordinary event may eventually turn into a life…
The Editor: Although the federal and provincial governments have pledged to assist people who lose their jobs as a result of COVID-19, many of these folks will nonetheless experience a gap in their income stream….
by Carley Milne-Servage NDDHS, Minister of Communications March Break has come to an end, leaving students with at least two weeks of self-isolation ahead. Doug Ford announced on Monday, March 23, that schools will not…
by Jim McDonell MPP for Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry QUEENS PARK — Let me first state how much I appreciate the patience and cooperation shown by our community as we deal with the Coronavirus (COVID-19), an unprecedented…
by Debra Pretty-Straathof Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Safety on the farm is important every day of the year. The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association designates one week in March each year to celebrate ag safety…
ART-Tickle A column by Amanda Burger On Saturday March 7, I attended my very first TLC Soup Fest in Kemptville and I must congratulate Lynn and Terry Ford for this wonderful event. There are so…
by Louis Roesch Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Ontario’s Drainage Act is one of the oldest and most unique pieces of legislation in the province. For more than 160 years, farmers have relied on the Drainage Act to regulate…
by Steve Brackenridge Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture In principle we all want the same thing – clean water and a healthy environment. Ontario is home to one of the most diverse natural landscapes and…
by Keith Currie President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture As an agricultural industry, we are making significant strides in breaking down barriers and stigma around mental health. Dr. Andria Bitton-Jones and her PhD student, Briana Hagen helped…
by Carley Milne-Servage NDDHS, Minister of Communications Tomorrow, Wednesday, February 26, is a day to wear pink to raise awareness for bullying. Why do we wear pink? In Nova Scotia, in 2007, a grade 9…
By Keith Currie President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture The second rail service interruption in a matter of months is creating serious economic, social and animal welfare concerns for Ontario farmers and rural communities. The Ontario…
The Editor: This letter has been sent to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on behalf of a number of Ontario agricultural organizations. Dear Prime Minister, Once again, a crisis is emerging in rural Ontario as…
