Summer Spotlight Dairy Show
by Kelly Fawcett‑Mathers
The Summer Spotlight Junior Dairy Show was held on August 26 in conjunction with the Chesterville Fair. The show was spearheaded by...
Super corn borer resistant to Bt corn could infect Eastern Ontario first
by Nelson Zandbergen
courtesy of Farmers Forum
European corn borer is becoming resistant to the Bt corn varieties that have effectively repelled the pest for 25...
There’s more to agricultural sustainability than the environment
by Peggy Brekveld,
President, OFA
Canada’s federal, provincial and territorial ministers of agriculture get together once a year to discuss issues that are important to our...
Farmers encouraged to reach out for mental health supports
by Sara Wood, Director, OFA
Summer is a busy time on the farm. Whether we’re cutting hay or silage to feed our livestock next winter,...
Landowners encouraged to safely decommission unused wells
by Mark Reusser, Director, OFA
One of the most important pieces of infrastructure on a farm is without a doubt the well. Unlike in towns...
Buying local food supports Ontario’s farms and food businesses
by Louis Roesch, Director, OFA
This week is Local Food Week in Ontario – an annual event where Ontarians are encouraged to eat local and...
Farm severance off the table
by Nelson Zandbergen
courtesy of Farmers Forum
The Ford government has pulled the plug on a controversial proposal that would have permitted some farmers to convert...
Tie-stalls banned?
Depends on who you talk to on the committee that made the rules
by Nelson Zandbergen
Courtesy of Farmers Forum
Just don’t call it a ban on...
Research supports farm organization policy and advocacy work
by Peggy Brekveld, President, OFA
As an organization representing farmers, Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) needs to know both the realities of the current situation as...
Growing Food
submitted by Danielle Labonte, MPH, MAN, RD
Community Gardening
Spring is here and people can get to their gardens. Having a garden is a great way...