Grape growers get $12 million Monday, June 27, 2011 by BETTER FARMING STAFFOntario grape growers are getting $12 million through the Ontario Vineyard Improvement Program. The money will provide four years of funding for vine removal, vineyard preparation, vine trellis systems, bird netting, frost prevention, improved irrigation and other viticulture improvements. The Grape Growers of Ontario represents more than 500 active growers in Ontario with 15,000 acres of grapes, principally in Niagara, Pelee Island, Lake Erie North Shore and Prince Edward County. Bill George, chair of the Grape Growers of Ontario, said the government funding makes good business sense. CEO Debbie Zimmerman said the investment “will have a direct impact on growers remaining competitive both at home and internationally.” BF Korea poised to accept Canadian beef More sheep milk coming soon
Your Essential Ag & Country Directories are Here – Online and Ready! Friday, December 5, 2025 Farms.com is excited to share that the and directories are now available online! Farmers across Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, andBC, as well as Ontario should have received their print copies by now—even with recent Canada Post disruptions. But if you didn’t get one (perhaps... Read this article online
Canadian Dealer Full Line Ag Sales Ltd Named NAEDA 2025 Dealer of the Year Friday, December 5, 2025 The North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA) is proud to announce that Terry and Gerald Swystun, owners of Full Line Ag Sales Ltd, have been named the 2025 Merit Award – Dealer of the Year. The prestigious recognition was presented during the North American Dealer Conference in... Read this article online
Canadian Farmers 2025 Google Searches Focus on Crop Prices and AgTech Friday, December 5, 2025 Canadian agriculture searches on Google in 2025 reveal a sector balancing tradition with innovation. Farmers sought insights on crop markets, cutting-edge technologies, and strategies to navigate economic and environmental challenges. Crop Production and Market Trends Searches for... Read this article online
Ontario Opens First Soymilk Powder Plant Wednesday, December 3, 2025 Ontario is celebrating a major step forward in agri-food innovation with a nearly $24 million investment by Alinova Canada Inc. to build the country’s first non-GMO soymilk powder processing plant. The new facility, located in Morrisburg, will create 15 good-paying jobs and strengthen the... Read this article online
New marketing board possible for Ont. agriculture Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Ontario’s dairy goat industry could have its own marketing board. If approved, the marketing board would focus on four pillars, said Lindsay Dykeman, general manager of the Ontario Dairy Goat Co-operative. “Those pillars are advocacy, business risk management, research and education,... Read this article online