AGRICULTURAL DIGEST

Farm shows and demonstrations are one of the most coveted staples of small town recreation, and a pair of local friends recently set up...

by Teresa Van Raay, Director, OFA September means fall harvest on the farm. And while that’s a busy time of year, the Ontario agriculture industry also...

by Paul Maurice, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture For livestock farmers, it’s an unfortunate reality that sometimes, animals die on the farm from causes beyond human...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

by Louis Roesch, Director, OFA This week is Local Food Week in Ontario – an annual event where Ontarians are encouraged to eat local and...

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...