MOUNT FOREST – The Ontario Forage Council has announced its upcoming annual Profitable…
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OMAFRA REPORT- Know the amount of feed in your pasture
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
OFA COMMENTARY – Agriculture is a big player in climate change mitigation
Ontario’s farmers are leaders in innovation and adaptation. This is evidenced not only in the way…
Funding boosts beekeeping sector
GUELPH – Funding from the federal and provincial governments is helping local beekeepers improve…
OFA COMMENTARY: Rural infrastructure investments will pave the way for prosperity
Pushing for sound public investments in rural Ontario is a priority for the Ontario Federation of…
FS Co-ops in Huron, Bruce, Wellington and Grey Counties work more closely together
HARRISTON/TEESWATER – The boards of directors for Huron Bay Co-operative Inc. and North…
2020 Guelph Organic Conference held at university from Jan. 23 – 26
Organic conference – The Guelph Organic Conference and trade show was held at the University…
OMAFRA REPORT: Know the amount of feed in your pasture
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Gorman wins Ron Wooddisse award
Each Wellington County 4-H club annually nominates a member for the Ron Wooddisse Memorial Award.…
OMAFRA REPORT: 2019 Soybean seasonal summary
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Helping to bring agri-food innovations to market
TORONTO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing in a new project to further…
OMAFRA REPORT: Preventing barn fires; reducing risks
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Philanthropic support totalling $13,000 is provided to local groups by Grand River Agricultural Society
ELORA - The Grand River Agricultural Society (GRAS) recently awarded three donations totaling $13,000.
Nominations open for 2020 BMO Ontario Farm Family Awards
GUELPH - Do you know a family that represents the values of Ontario’s rural communities? People whose commitment and dedication to the rural way of life makes a difference and sets an example for others.
OFA commentary:
As one year ends and another begins, it is good to recap how the past 12 months have had an impact on Ontario’s agri-food sector, our farms and our families.