Farmers rally to oppose solar power on prime farmland Sunday, February 8, 2009 © AgMedia Inc.by BETTER FARMING STAFFMore than 100 farmers and media representatives attended a press conference on a snow-covered farm field west of St. Eugene, Ont. today as part of an ongoing effort to halt a proposed solar plant planned by Solaris Energy Partners Inc. on a nearby farm.The farmers, backed by the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, argue that solar plants don't belong on prime farmland. They have erected signs opposing the project over a wide area surrounding the proposed plant.The municipality of East Hawkesbury has enacted an interim control bylaw, effectively delaying construction. Solaris has filed an appeal to the Ontario Municipal board which is scheduled to be heard in March.Read the March issue of Better Farming magazine for further details on this issue and watch this website for breaking news on the Solaris project as it happens. $6 billion mad cow case moves ahead Federal budget breathes new life into Brussels beef packing plant idea
New Alcohol Trade Freedom in Ontario Thursday, April 17, 2025 The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has welcomed Ontario’s bold step in eliminating trade barriers and allowing direct alcohol sales to consumers. This new legislation aims to ease internal trade across provinces and support small businesses. One of the key changes... Read this article online
Food Banks Canada and Egg Farmers of Canada celebrate 25 years of giving Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Egg Farmers of Canada and Food Banks Canada celebrate 25 years of providing food bank clients across the country with access to fresh, nutritious eggs. Now, with food bank visits surpassing two million each month—the highest level of all time—this collaboration has never been more... Read this article online
New board members for Ontario Pork Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Ontario Pork, an association representing the 1,898 pork farms that market 5.9 million hogs in the province, has announced its new board lineup for 2025. As a Guelph, Ontario-headquartered organization, Ontario Pork is engaged in the areas of research, government representation,... Read this article online
You know you want it… Monday, April 14, 2025 On April 28, 2025, Aumann Auctions, Inc. is set to auction what is being called the GOAT (greatest of all time) John Deere sign of all time. This recently discovered will be one of the featured highlights of the . See... Read this article online
Health Fair Supports Migrant Workers Monday, April 14, 2025 A community-driven Health and Information Fair dedicated to supporting migrant and temporary foreign workers was recently held in Leamington, Ontario. Organized by the Migrant Workers Community Program (MWCP), the event took place at the Roma Club on April 13th and welcomed hundreds of... Read this article online