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The Royal set to return virtual this November
TORONTO – COVID-19 forced the cancellation of an in-person Royal Agricultural Winter Fair at…
Dufferin Farm Tour goes virtual for 2020 due to COVID-19
ORANGEVILLE – This year, because of COVID-19, the Dufferin Farm Tour is going virtual.…
OMAFRA report
While not a “new” crop to Ontario, winter barley is slowly making a come back. Known for its…
OMAFRA Report: Corn Rootworm can cause damage and economic loss
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Upper Canada 2 Cylinder Plow Day featured over 20 tractors
Plow day – The Upper Canada 2 Cylinder Plow Day was held Sept. 19. The event is normally held…
Erin Fair holding online auction, other fundraisers and activities leading up to Thanksgiving
ERIN - Despite the cancellation of the Erin Fair, officials say activities and fundraisers will continue.
OMAFRA: Virtual Diagnostic Days series continues
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Farmers can now apply for cover crop incentive
CAMBRIDGE – Cover crops grown over winter are the right thing to do according to some local…
CVC offering grants to farmers
MISSISSAUGA – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) encourages farmers to take advantage of funding…
Perth-Wellington farmers to share nearly $700,000 in government funding
PERTH-WELLINGTON - Farmers in this riding will benefit from new funding to improve business operations and enhance product quality.
OMAFRA Report: Bean Leaf Beetle pod feeding activity reported
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Second Harvest, Canadian Produce Marketing Association approved for $22 million to purchase, redistribute surplus food
TORONTO – Second Harvest and the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) have been…
GFO: Ontario grain farmers can’t compete against subsidized US counterparts
GUELPH – Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO), the province’s largest commodity organization,…
Local Harvest Ontario takes over Mount Forest-area abattoir
SOUTHGATE – A meat processing facility here is now running under the banner of Local Harvest Ontario Inc.