Photos of Canadian farmers figure in Pennsylvania campaign Tuesday, March 4, 2014 The home page of Governor Tom Corbett's campaign website proudly states that "Pennsylvania's Farm Families Endorse Governor Tom Corbett in 2014." It turns out some of those "Pennsylvania farm families" are Canadian. Politics PA reports that some of the images on Corbett's website are actually stock photos of Canadian farmers taken by Living Images Photography, based in Alberta. The faux pas is seasoned by a healthy dash of irony: in 2012, after a group called American Working Families launched attack ads against Governor Corbett, a Corbett spokesman called them out for their Facebook page cover photo, which turned out to be a stock photo taken by a Toronto photographer featuring several Canadian models. Corbett's party is shrugging the gaffe off, but his opponents love it. One commenter on the Politics PA article quips, "Corbett's obsession with outsourcing isn't limited to his agenda!" BF The aquaculture of tomorrow may be land-based Behind the Lines - March 2014
Farmers—protect yourself from fraud Friday, February 14, 2025 Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay It can happen to anybody. It doesn’t matter how safe you are or how smart you are; there’s always a chance you are going to get scammed over something. And the agricultural community is no exception. One of the latest instances involves... Read this article online
Built to Last: Designing the Ultimate Custom Workbench for Your Farm Friday, February 14, 2025 BY: Zahra Sadiq No two farmers have identical needs when it comes to their workspace. While one may require additional storage for sockets and wrenches, another may have different priorities. Opting for a standard workbench that fails to address these specific requirements means... Read this article online
Could Canada Really Grow Citrus in Canada Year Round? Thursday, February 13, 2025 According to a recent report on CTV news, growing citrus fruits in Canada’s cold climate may seem impossible, but innovative farmers are making it a reality. Using energy-efficient greenhouses and soil regeneration techniques, they successfully cultivate oranges, lemons, limes, and even... Read this article online
Profitable Pastures 2025 webinar series Wednesday, February 12, 2025 The Ontario Forage Council (OFC) has announced that its is back, providing best management practices for pasture and grazing managers. There will be three webinars airing daily from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm EST over March 4-6, 2025. Registration is required, but there is no cost to... Read this article online
Nortera celebrates $25M expansion Wednesday, February 12, 2025 Nortera, a North American leader in frozen and canned vegetable processing, has celebrated the $25 million expansion of its Wright Street frozen warehouse in Strathroy, Ontario. This investment directly supports the local economy by sustaining over 270 jobs and strengthening... Read this article online