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Better Farming Ontario magazine is published 11 times per year. After each edition is published, we share featured articles online.


Really local tries to dodge regulatory bullet

Monday, August 5, 2013

A Blue Hill Maine "farmer" named Dan Brown is the darling of the "local" local food movement in that state. According to the salt, a website published by National Public Radio in the United States, Brown was fined more than US$1,000 for selling unpasteurized milk from his single cow, even though he claimed he was exempt from federal and state food safety rules under a local ordinance.

There are now 10 municipalities in Maine that have passed laws claiming to overrule state and federal inspection laws for farmers who sell directly to "local" consumers.

According to a local food advocate, the first such ordinance was passed in 2011 after Maine passed a law allowing small producers to slaughter birds worth $1,000 or less on their own farms instead of at a slaughterhouse. However, the scheme was going to cost an individual chicken producer $30,000 to $40,000 to implement. BF

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Tuesday, November 12, 2024

A position has opened at the University of Guelph’s Ontario Agricultural College (OAC). The OAC is looking for a new Dean to lead the school into the future. The ideal candidate is “a visionary leader who shares its commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service, and who... Read this article online

Lift heavy equipment with ease - TG Equipment Jack

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Byline: Denise Faguy The TG Equipment Jack is a heavy-duty lifting device designed for large high clearance sprayers. This Cool Tools’ innovative design ensures secure and stable lifting of heavy equipment, making it an essential tool for repairs and tire changes. Key... Read this article online

Ontario’s Best in Agri-Food Excellence 2024

Thursday, November 7, 2024

Ontario celebrates excellence in agriculture and food sector achievements The Government of Ontario is celebrating the achievements of outstanding contributors in the agriculture and food industry through the 2024 Excellence in Agriculture Awards. This year’s awards recognize 13... Read this article online

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