Big changes ahead for provincial pork board Sunday, October 5, 2008 The decision was made following a July hearing into “the appropriate role of Ontario Pork,” a Commission news release said. A group of pork producers and industry stakeholders had requested the hearing.Other related decisions included:the commodity organization will represent and collect license fees from producers of all classes of pigs, including weaners and breeding stock;it will continue to market pigs for producers on a fee-for-service basis;Ontario Pork will continue its role in addressing pork industry issuesIts board will deliver a new structure and governance model to the commission by Dec. 1. Producers respond to pork board changes Concerns grow about prolonged pork market downturn
Nine Firms Strengthening the Canadian Supply Chain Thursday, October 8, 2026 Canada is taking new steps to strengthen its food supply chain and create more value from the crops grown across the country. Protein Industries Canada has announced that nine companies from different provinces are joining its Strengthening the Canadian Supply Chain program. The initiative... Read this article online
A Thanksgiving meal from Canadian farmers Thursday, October 8, 2026 As families prepare to share a Thanksgiving meal together this weekend, it’s appropriate to highlight Canadian farmers’ roles in providing the ingredients. With that at top of mind, Farms.com created a Thanksgiving ingredient list with farmers from each province providing a unique part of... Read this article online
Share Your Ag Ideas and Win a Scholarship Thursday, October 8, 2026 Applications are now being accepted for the 2027 Agriculture Student Scholarship, a program designed to support students interested in building a future in the agriculture industry. The scholarship encourages young people to share their ideas and contribute to solving some of the challenges... Read this article online
CFIB Calls for Tax Relief for Small Business Thursday, October 8, 2026 Entrepreneurs and small businesses are facing challenges from weak consumer spending, labour shortages, rising operating costs, and economic uncertainty- and agri-businesses are no exception. Ongoing trade tensions and supply chain disruptions have added further pressure, making it more... Read this article online
Ontario invests $6.1 million in northern agriculture projects Thursday, October 8, 2026 The Ontario government is investing more than $6.1 million in 14 agricultural projects across Northern Ontario in an effort to improve farm productivity, support rural communities, and strengthen the province’s food production capacity. The funding is being provided through the Northern... Read this article online