GUELPH – The Rural Ontario Institute is piloting a program designed to prepare young adults to…
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OMAFRA Report: Should carry-over soybean seed be used this spring?
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Fergus Fall Fair cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
FERGUS - The Fergus Fall Fair is the latest event to be cancelled as part of the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.
No foreseeable equine feed shortages: Erin store owner
ERIN – Horse owners should rest assured that COVID-19 isn’t causing feed shortages right now.…
OFA members share how operations are faring during COVID-19 pandemic
In phase two of an online survey with our membership, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA)…
Senator Rob Black stresses importance of Canadian soil
FERGUS – With the Senate of Canada not sitting due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Senator Rob Black…
Rural Ontario Institute monitors COVID-19 impact on rural employment
GUELPH – While they warn against reading too much into a small sample, the Rural Ontario…
Supply chain issues plaguing local farmers through COVID-19 pandemic
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Supply chain problems and production bottlenecks are among the biggest challenges facing local farmers through the COVID-19 crisis.
Farmers, marketplaces figuring out how to run farmers’ markets this year
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The journey from farm to fork is fraught with challenges during a pandemic.
OMAFRA report: Thinking outside the strip
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Funding announced to support efforts to match employers with job seekers
TORONTO — The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $1 million in new funding to…
Black seeking more support for farms, agri-businesses
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Senator Rob Black says farmers need help to deal with COVID-19 impacts on their operations and he’s doing everything he can to draw attention to their plight.
OMAFRA REPORT: Accessing fertilizer recommendations
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
W&T Mushroom Farm donating extra produce
GUELPH-ERAMOSA – If you can’t sell it, give it away. That’s the thinking of the W&T…
OMAFRA REPORT: Agronomy guide for field crops available
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…