New leader heads Dairy Farmers of Ontario Monday, January 19, 2009 © Copyright AgMedia Incby BETTER FARMING STAFFThere’s a new face at the helm of Dairy Farmers of Ontario.Bill Emmott was elected chair of the provincial dairy organization at a board meeting Jan. 15.Emmott has been a member of the organization’s board since 1999 and served as vice-chair since Jan. 2005.Emmott lists several priorities for the coming year, including: monitoring World Trade Organization negotiations and quota values, building a new lab to streamline milk testing and establishing a milk quality certification program.The Brantford area farmer replaces outgoing chair Bruce Saunders. The former chairman, from Holland Centre in Grey County, could not be immediately reached for comment.During the board meeting Ron Versteeg, from Cumberland, east of Ottawa, and John Palmer, from Norwich, in Oxford County, were elected vice-chairs. BF More safeguards needed for tobacco production licensing Canada's new food labels hit stores in dribs and drabs
$12M Invested in Agri-Food Growth in Southern Ontario Tuesday, March 11, 2025 The Government of Canada has announced an investment of over $12 million to support the growth and development of southern Ontario’s agri-food sector. This funding aims to help businesses scale up, adopt advanced technologies, and enhance production capabilities. Several organizations... Read this article online
Grain Growers of Sounding the Alarm Over U.S. Tariffs Monday, March 10, 2025 Not surprisingly, the Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) is raising concerns over the United States' decision to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian grain and grain products, a move that could jeopardize the livelihoods of family-run grain farms and lead to higher food prices for American... Read this article online
International Women’s Day – Angela Cammaert Wednesday, March 5, 2025 As International Women’s Day approaches on March 8, Farms.com is asking women in ag about what they’d tell their younger selves about being a farmer, to give a piece of advice to young women entering the ag sector, and to highlight a woman in agriculture they consider a mentor or... Read this article online
Keep Yours Toes Warm in Every Season with the Agro 897 Friday, February 28, 2025 BY: Zahra Sadiq Say goodbye to leaky boots that don’t keep you warm, the Lemigo Agro 897 offers durable waterproof protection, insulation for all-day comfort, and a sturdy design perfect for tackling tough farm tasks in any weather. Lemigo is a family business, 26 years strong, that... Read this article online
Ontarians give Premier Doug Ford third consecutive mandate Friday, February 28, 2025 Ontarians gave Premier Doug Ford the mandate he wanted on election night as the Progressive Conservatives cruised to its third straight majority government – a feat a political party hadn’t achieved in the province since 1959. Premier Ford and the PCs won or are leading in 80 of Ontario’s... Read this article online