Committed to producing and consuming local food
Unlocking the growth of Ontario’s local food sector
by Jim Algie
Systemic barriers remain to the full development of Ontario’s local food potential, several observers say.
Dig Deep
Open source + open mind = endless opportunities
DIY precision ag projects can improve operation efficiency. Asking questions and starting small can help get producers started.
By Kate Ayers
Staff Writer
Better Farming
Committed to producing local food
Weighing the data on direct marketing in Ontario
by Jim Algie
Among all Canadian provinces, Ontario had the largest number of farms reporting direct marketing, the 2016 census of agriculture said.
Financing Ontario’s agri-food growth
Non-profit fund launches to support local food sector
by Jim Algie
A new capital pool for Ontario’s local food producers and related businesses seeks to solve at least one financial challenge facing entrepreneurs in the sector, said Sally Miller, Local Food and Farm Co-ops project manager.
Seeking the authority to manage waste
Communities creatively repurpose closed landfill sites
By Kaitlynn Anderson
Staff Writer
Once rural landfills reach their capacities, communities can collaborate to repurpose these sites.
Serving up the details on cell-based meat
Will cell-based meat be classified as a novel food? If so, what will this mean for producers and consumers?
By Kate Ayers
Staff Writer
Better Farming
Dumping dirt: Excess soil turns up on farmland
Chatsworth Township producer encouraged municipality to pass site alteration bylaw
By Kaitlynn Anderson
Staff Writer
Better Farming
Sensing your soil’s potential
Image detection systems could enable producers to reduce chemical usage by up to 90 per cent
By: Kate Ayers
Staff Writer
Better Farming
Producers could use sensor-based precision herbicide applications as another tool to fight hard-to-control weeds in their fields.
Canada’s cannabis race blossoms
Ontario horticulturist agrees to rent land to a cannabis producer
By Nicholas Van Allen
Writer
Better Farming
WeedMD’s management built the company’s Strathroy facility with the help of Jerry Zakaria, CEO of Perfect Pick Farms.
Laying the groundwork for better soil
Agronomist discusses how farmers can adopt soil best management practices
By Kate Ayers
Staff Writer
Better Farming