New protocol for municipal drain maintenance Monday, January 7, 2013 by BETTER FARMING STAFFA new protocol for municipal drain maintenance, intended to keep lines of communication open between municipalities and conservation authorities, recommends the two bodies should meet at least once a year.In a news release, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) says the protocol “provides a simplified and practical permissions process under the Conservation Authorities Act (CA) regulations for municipal drain maintenance and repair work performed under the Drainage Act.”At its core, is a “Notification of Drain Maintenance or Repair” form intended to simplify the application process by using a single form for all permissions.Training sessions for drainage superintendents and conservation authority staff are scheduled for Jan. 14 (Southwestern Ontario); Jan. 17 (Eastern Ontario); and Jan. 30 (Central Ontario). Online registration is available. BF Ontario's greenhouse growers size up new markets New CFIA centres concentrate expertise
$12M Invested in Agri-Food Growth in Southern Ontario Thursday, March 6, 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
U of G Advancing Soil Health Wednesday, March 5, 2025 The University of Guelph is taking a significant step forward in tackling climate change and advancing soil health, with the announcement of a new $4-million investment. This initiative, fueled by a $2 million gift from the Jarislowsky Foundation, matched by a contribution from the... 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
Grain Growers of Sounding the Alarm Over U.S. Tariffs Wednesday, March 5, 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
Taking Issue with Charlebois’ Criticism of Canada’s Dairy Supply Tuesday, March 4, 2025 Farms.com recently received correspondence from Phil Mount, National Farmers Union 1st vice president (Policy) with his response to recent criticism of Canada’s dairy supply management system. Recent criticism of Canada’s dairy supply management has come from well-known Sylvain... Read this article online