OTTAWA – A Nanos Research poll, commissioned by Senator Ratna Omidvar and Senator Rob Black and…
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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.
GFO recognizes new E15 mandate
GUELPH – Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) extended congratulations to the Government of Ontario…
OFA supports conservation authorities’ watershed perspective
GUELPH – Ontario’s conservation authorities provide a watershed level planning perspective…
OMAFRA Report: Manure contributes to soil fertility
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Classy Farmer brings farmers’ market to your doorstep
DRAYTON - At the beginning of the pandemic, when lineups outside grocery stores were long and public health was recommending just one person per household attend the grocery store, Nadia Sommerville found herself travelling from farm to farm to buy her groceries.
OMAFRA REPORT: Getting to Know Your Knolls Part 2: Managing low PH
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
4-H Ontario launches new website
ROCKWOOD – 4-H Ontario announced the launch of a new website on Nov. 16. The organization…
Farmer mental wellness – a key priority for OFA and Ontario farm families
If someone asks, “how are you doing?” do you want to throw something at them, or do you break…
OFA Commentary: Survey shows Great Lakes water quality top of mind with Ontario farmers
In its second annual survey of farmers in southwestern Ontario, the Thames River Phosphorus…
OMAFRA Report: 2020 Forage seasonal summer reflects mild winter conditions
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Six by Sixteen launches new virtual food literacy challenge
GUELPH – The Ontario Federation of Agriculture’s (OFA) Six by Sixteen food literacy initiative…
OFA welcomes infrastructure investments for rural Ontario
GUELPH – On Nov. 4, prior to last week’s official budget announcement, the Ontario…
Erin Ag Society celebrates new building renovations with ribbon cutting
ERIN – The Erin Agricultural Society held a grand re-opening ceremony on Nov. 6, to…