Two candidates in the running to replace outgoing CFFO president Thursday, November 3, 2011 by SUSAN MANNTwo vice presidents of the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario are vying for the president’s position to replace Henry Stevens who isn’t seeking re-election.The two are: Gerald Poechman, an egg, beef and cash crop farmer from near Hanover, and Lorne Small, a sheep producer from the Kenilworth area. A third candidate, Glen Duff of Rockwood, was nominated but he declined.Ted van den Hurk, a broiler and turkey producer from near Stayner, has been acclaimed as vice president. Nominations for the president and two vice president spots closed at the provincial council meeting Oct. 26. Whoever isn’t successful in getting the president’s spot will get the remaining vice president’s position, says general manager John Clement.The presidential election will be held Nov. 16 at the federation’s convention at St. George Banquet Hall in Waterloo. The theme is ‘Building a Better Agriculture Through Sustainable Profits.’ Delegates from the federation’s district associations plus the executive board members attend the convention and vote for the president and vice presidents.Director elections are held during the afternoon of the convention. Nominations for directors don’t close until noon on the day of the convention. Delegates elect four directors. BF Urban agriculture resource proves popular Chicken farm appeals financial penalties
$18.4M Boost for Canadian Cereal Grain Innovation Thursday, September 19, 2024 Gate Project Receives Major Funding for Research Canada's position as a pioneer in cereal grain research is set to strengthen with the Gate Capital Campaign raising $18.4 million. This funding will support the Global Agriculture Technology Exchange (Gate) initiative, a project... Read this article online
BASF introduces Surtain herbicide for field corn growers Tuesday, September 17, 2024 Field corn growers in eastern Canada have a new crop protection product available to them. After about 10 years of research and trials, BASF has introduced Surtain, a residual herbicide for corn that combines PPO inhibitor saflufenacil (Group 14) and pyroxasulfone (Group 15) in a premix... Read this article online
We Didn’t Start the Fire! Impacts of Wildfire Smoke on Corn Monday, September 16, 2024 Assistant Professor of Corn Production at Purdue University’s College of Agriculture, Daniel Quinn, PhD. recently provided fascinating insights into the impacts of fire on major corn producing areas, many of which have been impacted by smoke from wildfires. Quinn was the keynote... Read this article online
New home for the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario Saturday, September 14, 2024 The Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario (CFFO) has announced it has moved into its new office building in Ingersoll. Located at 274620 27th Line in Ingersoll, the new office will serve as the hub for CFFO’s ongoing efforts to advocate for and support Ontario’s Christian farmers.... Read this article online
Canadian Ag Youth Council Welcomes new Members Saturday, September 14, 2024 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has announced the latest members to join the Canadian Agricultural Youth Council (CAYC). This update introduces nine fresh members alongside thirteen returning youths, marking a significant step towards involving young voices in agricultural... Read this article online