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
Hensall Co-op Awards $17,500 to Seven Ontario Students Monday, November 9, 2026 Seven post-secondary students are receiving financial support from Hensall Co-op as they pursue education connected to agriculture and the future of rural communities. The Ontario farmer-owned co-operative has announced the 2026 recipients of its Bright Futures Scholarships, with each... Read this article online
Ontario Celebrates Farmers and Ag Innovators Making a Difference Monday, November 9, 2026 Drone Spray Canada earned the 2026 Minister’s Award as farmers, businesses and organizations are recognized for excellence across Ontario agriculture. Ontario recognized farmers, agricultural businesses and organizations that are helping move the province’s food and farming sector... Read this article online
Canadian Meat Council Sets New Plan to Strengthen Red Meat Competitiveness Monday, November 9, 2026 Canada’s red meat processing sector has a new three-year strategy aimed at strengthening its competitiveness as meat companies navigate changing trade relationships, regulatory pressures and an increasingly complicated global marketplace. The Canadian Meat Council (CMC) has released... Read this article online
Why Investing in Yourself Matters in a Tough Farm Economy Monday, November 9, 2026 “You cannot always control what is happening around you, but you can influence how prepared you are to respond to it. And that is precisely why we need to come together. Those words fromfounder of the Advancing Women in Agriculture and Food Conference (AWC), Iris Meck, may be... Read this article online
Canadian farmers spotlight supply management at Ottawa event Friday, November 6, 2026 Canadian farmers from the dairy, chicken, turkey and egg sectors gathered in Ottawa this week to highlight the role supply management plays in supporting Canada’s food system and economy. The event, dubbed the Downtown Diner, was held on October 27, 2026, bringing together... Read this article online