MINTO – Town council approved a rezoning to limit uses of a newly-created rural lot to activities consistent with agricultural zoning.
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With school trips cancelled some local farmers offer virtual farm visits
WELLINGTON NORTH - In the absence of school trips due to the pandemic, two area farms are offering virtual trips so children can learn about farming and where their food comes from.
Ontario supporting equine businesses impacted by COVID-19 to keep horses fed, maintained
WOODSTOCK – The Government of Ontario is spending up to $3 million through the Equine…
Pork industry donates $55,000 to food programs in Ontario
GUELPH – Food programs across Ontario helped more people this past holiday season thanks to…
OMAFRA Report: 2020 exceptional year for many soybean growers
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Mapleton mayor to participate in tribunal in support of Rothsay/Darling appeal
MAPLETON – Mapleton Township will provide a letter recognizing the importance to the agricultural industry of the Darling Ingredients rendering plant at Rothsay. The letter will be read by Mayor Gregg Davidson during the company’s appeal before Ontario’s Environmental Review Tribunal.
Research investments yield significant crop improvements for grain farmers
GUELPH – Yields of five leading Ontario grains and oilseeds crops have been on the rise the…
OMAFRA Report: What’s a worm worth?
GUELPH – This is about the benefits of earthworms in agricultural soils and how to reap them.…
OMAFRA Report: Ministry, farmer organizations complete annual Ontario corn ear mould and DON mycotoxin survey
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
OFA Commentary: OFA reflects on a year to remember
2020 has been a whirlwind year for Ontario agriculture. As farm business owners, we had to be…
Governments announce $5 million in aid for Ontario beef farmers
WOODSTOCK – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $5 million in…
OMAFRA Report: Options for managing root worm
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Poll suggests Canadians support pathway to permanency for temporary migrant workers
OTTAWA – A Nanos Research poll, commissioned by Senator Ratna Omidvar and Senator Rob Black and…
Grant program supports farmers in partnership with municipalities
CAMBRIDGE – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA), in partnership with local…
Security from Trespass Act comes into effect; not everyone on board
GUELPH – Food and agricultural organizations are lauding the proclamation of the Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, 2020 that came into effect Dec. 5. But animal rights groups say the act only serves to protect animal abusers.