By Kate Ayers
Staff Writer
Better Farming
As the Canadian agricultural sector continues to grapple with a labour shortage, some industry leaders are stepping up to the plate to help attract students with new perspectives and fresh ideas.
By Jackie Clark
Staff Writer
Farms.com
When it comes to the breeding and genetics of cannabis, “it’s still a bit of the Wild West,” Bill MacDonald told Better Farming.
He co-designed the Commercial Cannabis Production Ontario college graduate certificate program curriculum. He also coordinates the program at Niagara College’s Niagara-on-the-Lake campus.
By Jackie Clark
Staff Writer
Better Farming
As part of the organization’s response to COVID-19, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) staff published a resource to help farmers interested in selling directly to consumers.
By Kate Ayers
Staff Writer
Better Farming
While some Ontario producers open their lands to friends, family members and other trusted individuals for hunting, some farmers prefer to keep their acreages private.
by Jackie Clark
Staff Writer
Farms.com
Government officials increasingly recognize that the province needs to provide more mental health solutions for Ontarians, and particularly the ag community, said a statement from Christa Roettele, an OMAFRA spokesperson.
By Kate Ayers
Staff Writer
Better Farming
The Prince Edward Island Federation of Agriculture strives to help farmers create practical plans for their operations and ensure management decisions are environmentally sustainable, socially acceptable and economically viable.
By Jim Algie
Better Farming
The 2018 Lake Simcoe phase of an international competition testing phosphorus removal technology led to the installation of new systems on three area farms, said Derek Davy, co-founder of Econse Water Purification Systems.
The new, electro-mechanical systems clean wash water from vegetables.
By Jackie Clark
Staff Writer
Better Farming
Kamal Khadka, a PhD student in the department of plant agriculture at the University of Guelph, is devoting his research to helping improve opportunities for cereal farmers in his home country of Nepal.
by Jackie Clark
Staff Writer
Better Farming
Dr. Manish Raizada and his team of graduate students and researchers in the plant agriculture department at the University of Guelph are studying endophytes to find potential biological growth promotors or biological pest controls.
By Kate Ayers
Staff Writer
Better Farming
Effective leadership and communication skills among team members can play a significant role in the success of farm and ranch businesses.