Right to farm wins out in Michigan Tuesday, February 5, 2013 In Michigan, a Marquette County Circuit Court judge ruled that a family can continue raising 150 chickens and eight sheep on their 5.6 acre property even though it is not zoned as a farm. The state's Right to Farm law has precedence over local zoning, the judge ruled.According to a statement issued by the Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund, "Michigan's Right to Farm Act contains a broad and clear edict stating that commercial farms that conform to applicable Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practices (GAAMPs) are not subject to nuisance suits."Forsyth Township had argued the "farm" was in a "lake residential district," the most lucrative in terms of tax.According to the news release, Randy and Libby Buchler sell eggs and wool produced on the farm. The Legal Defense Fund "defends the rights and broadens the freedoms of family farms and artisan food producers while protecting consumer access to raw milk and nutrient dense foods." BF Is dog breeding operation a 'puppy mill'? North Carolina producers import record amounts of corn
Farmer Planting Decisions for 2025 Taking Shape Thursday, March 13, 2025 As farmers across Canada prepare for the 2025 crop year, Statistics Canada says their planting decisions reflect a complex mix of factors including moisture conditions, crop rotation considerations, and market prices. Nationally, farmers are expected to plant more wheat, corn for... 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