Wynne affirms intention to take on Ontario's agriculture ministry Tuesday, February 5, 2013 by SUSAN MANNOntario Premier-designate Kathleen Wynne affirmed her intention to take on the agriculture ministry as part of her job when she and her cabinet are sworn in on Monday.Wynne made the comments while touring a vegetable operation, Gwillimdale Farms in Bradford in the Holland Marsh this morning. Along with touring the farm, Wynne met with municipal officials and agricultural industry representatives.Wynne, the MPP for Don Valley West in Toronto, told reporters during a question period she’s been asked about how she can take on the agriculture ministry when she lives in downtown Toronto. But Wynne says the Premier and the agriculture minister must understand the whole province. There isn’t a distinction between the needs of people living in downtown urban centres, such as Toronto or Windsor, and those living in rural communities, such as Meaford or Tillsonburg.She also notes her family comes from a farm with her dad spending every summer on a farm in Watford. His family still lives there and his cousins still farm the land, she says. BF New biosecurity standard for Canada's dairy farmers Ontario's Johne's program draws to a close
$12M Invested in Agri-Food Growth in Southern Ontario Tuesday, March 11, 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
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