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ROMA launches opportunities in a post-COVID world strategy for rural Ontario
GUELPH – The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) is proud to support the Rural Ontario Municipal Association’s (ROMA) long-term strategic plan through shared data insights unique to rural Ontario.
Egg Farmers of Ontario support The Grove with $150,000 donation to new hubs
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Egg Farmers of Ontario has donated $150,000 over five years to The Grove youth hubs in Guelph and Wellington County.
OPINION: OFA statement on COVID-19 protests
GUELPH – The tractor rallies that are currently targeting Queen’s Park and local MPP and MP offices are not organized by the Ontario Federation of Agriculture.
Ontario maple producers explore new strategic direction, receive funding from OMAFRA
WYEBRIDGE – The Ontario Maple Syrup Producers’ Association (OMSPA) is pleased to announce the…
Wellington North Farmers’ Market set to open for ninth season in June
WELLINGTON NORTH - The Wellington North Farmers Market is making plans to open for its ninth season on June 25.
OMAFRA Report: 2021 cereals seasonal summary
By Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs A report prepared by the staff of the…
OFA: Feeding Your Future expands to include mental health training
Through the Feeding Your Future labour initiative, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA), in…
Canadian Dairy Expo delayed until 2023
STRATFORD – The management at CDX along with a steering committee made up of exhibitors, sponsors, producers, vets and AG marketers have made the decision to cancel the CDX 2022 and defer to April of 2023.
National farm organization partners with Canada’s Food and Agri-Tech Engine
GUELPH – The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) is the latest partner to join Canada’s Food and Agri-Tech Engine in recognition of the key role innovation has in the agriculture sector.
EFAO hosting February Small Grains meetup
ONTARIO – The Ecological Farmer’s Association of Ontario is promoting a February Small Grains…
Fergus Agricultural Society issues fall fair survey as it prepares strategic plan
FERGUS – After two years of hosting virtual fairs, organizers of the Fergus Fall Fair figure this is a good time to regroup and are asking the community to help them set a new path going forward.
OMAFRA Report: Dry bean summary for 2021 season
This is a weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural…
Free program provides small to medium-sized farmers opportunity to turn recipes into retail-ready product
Do you operate a small to medium-sized farm operation? A 10-class program could help you to turn…
National cyber security survey focusing on Canadian farmers
CANADA - The Community Safety Knowledge Alliance (CSKA) is conducting an online survey aimed at Canadian farmers to understand their use of digital technology and cyber security in supporting agricultural operations.