Black appointed interim president of Landowners Association Thursday, May 12, 2011 by BETTER FARMING STAFFTom Black has been named interim president of the Ontario Landowners Association following the resignation of Deb Madill. Madill, whose resignation was announced May 11, will remain involved with the landowners' local chapter in Muskoka.Black, past president of the chapter in Carleton County and current vice-president of the OLA, said Thursday he has not decided whether run for presidency when his interim term is up in October.According to its website, the organization has 22 chapters across Ontario and fights for property owner rights.Madill's resignation was effective May 9. BF Agricorp appoints new directors Widowski gets chair in poultry welfare
CFIA Extends Higher Zinc Limit for Piglet Feed During Review Wednesday, October 21, 2026 The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced it will maintain the current interim maximum zinc level of 3,000 milligrams per kilogram in starter swine feeds while it reviews new scientific and technical information submitted by Canada's pork sector. The decision delays a... Read this article online
Grain Growers of Canada Appoints Kate Sauser as Interim Executive Director Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Canada's national grain farmer organization has appointed an interim leader as it continues its advocacy work on behalf of producers across the country. Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) announced that Kate Sauser has been appointed Interim Executive Director effective October 14, 2026,... Read this article online
Canadian Food & AgTech Innovation Challenge Launches with $150,000 Prize Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Canadian innovators working on the next generation of agricultural and food technologies have a new opportunity to bring their ideas to market. Verdex Capital and XPRIZE Canada Hub have launched the Food & AgTech Innovation Challenge, a competition designed to identify technologies... Read this article online
Ontario invests $6.1 million in northern agriculture projects Friday, October 16, 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
Win Tickets to See Cows Come Home at the Hamilton Film Festival Friday, October 16, 2026 Farms.com and Advancing Women in Agriculture and Agri-Food Conference are offering agriculture enthusiasts, rural residents, and film fans a chance to attend a special screening of at the Hamilton Film Festival. Five lucky winners will each receive a pair of tickets to the Saturday,... Read this article online