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.
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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.
Farmer wellness support line now live
GUELPH – A telehealth line to provide mental wellness support to all Ontario farmers and farm…
OMAFRA Report: 2021 Forage Seasonal Summary
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Fergus resident researching pandemic’s impact on rural communities
GUELPH - Fergus resident Leith Deacon has embarked on a mass survey mailout to investigate the pandemic’s impact on rural communities in southwestern Ontario.
Northwind Bison in Mapleton is where the buffalo roam
MAPLETON - Amanda and Shane Stege are farmers of a different breed, raising North America’s largest land mammal on their Mapleton farm.
Snobelen Farms donates $50,000 to local hospital foundations
LUCKNOW - Snobelen Farms, the Snobelen family and the Troy Snobelen Memorial Fund are collectively donating $50,000 to five local hospital foundations.
3Gen Organics Farm Shop opens near Wallenstein
Healthy options – A grand opening for a new on-farm shop at 3Gen Organics Farm Shop near…
Study finds Ontario farmers lead in cover crop adoption
GUELPH – Results from a 2020 Ontario Cover Crop Feedback Survey are in. There were 520…
Make local food the centrepiece of your Christmas dinner: OFA
GUELPH - The Christmas dinner is one of the most iconic on the calendar.
Local workshops target cybersecurity on farms as agriculture goes increasingly digital
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Cybersecurity workshops in Wellington County focused on farmers and the agriculture sector's increasing reliance on digital technology and internet.