Gardening: No Mow May
No Mow May began in the UK, but quickly took off anywhere people were worried about the decline in pollinators, and the decline in...
Farm shows bring people together
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...
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...
Role of women evolving in farming sector
by Sara Wood, Director, OFA
Traditionally, agriculture has been a male-dominated industry, but women have always played very pivotal roles in farm businesses – just...
Gardening: Invasive Plants
An invasive species is a plant, animal, or micro-organism that is found outside of its natural range, and whose presence poses a threat to...
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,...
Sustainability in Agriculture: Green manure
Let's talk about green manure as a tiny piece of the much bigger topic of sustainability in agriculture. Overall, sustainable agriculture is founded on...
Choosing the right plant
by Dan Driedger
Scanning the web can quickly reveal a host of individuals and businesses who are selling plants at this time of year. Interest...
Gardening: Winter sowing
Winter sowing is the practice of making little green houses in order to germinate your seeds, and grow your seedlings. Many types of flowers...
Reducing emissions without hobbling our ability to produce food is a must
Tyler Brooks,
Director of Communications and Stakeholder Relations,
Ontario Federation of Agriculture
Empty grocery store shelves in the Netherlands have made headlines recently, as farmers blocked food...