Organic fraudster jailed Sunday, June 3, 2012 At least one judge in the United States isn't a fan of cheaters on organic food products.In Lane County, Ore., U.S. District Judge Ann Aiken sentenced 55-year-old Harold Chase to two years in jail for wire fraud. He faxed fake documentation to organic ingredient supplier Grain Millers Inc., pocketing an extra US$190,000 on a transaction involving 2,253 tonnes of conventional corn bought under various aliases from four suppliers in Idaho and eastern Washington State. Grain Millers grew suspicious because of inconsistencies in the auditing process for organic products.Aiken cited the defrauding of countless consumers who paid a premium for pesticide-free food products.According to the Register-Guard newspaper in Eugene, Ore., Assistant U.S. Attorney Scott Bradford said an investigation showed that Chase had done this before with organic onions in 1997, but wasn't likely to be charged because the statute of limitations had run out. BF Fugitive cow becomes movie star Which came first, the chicken or the pay cheques?
Twin Flywheel Tech Boosts Wood Chipper Performance Globally Friday, November 28, 2025 A large majority of farms have woodland on their property, so tools to manage woodlands are essential. Woodland Mills, which manufactures forestry equipment, has reported strong customer adoption nearly one year after expanding its patented Twin Flywheel Technology into four... Read this article online
Grain Farmers of Ontario invests in future leaders with 2025 Legacy Scholarships Thursday, November 27, 2025 Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO), the province’s largest commodity organization representing 28,000 barley, corn, oat, soybean, and wheat farmers, has announced the nine recipients of its . Each student will receive $5,000 to support their studies at accredited post-secondary... Read this article online
Kubota BX23S - Your Farm’s MVP Thursday, November 27, 2025 The Kubota BX23S stands out as a powerful and efficient compact tractor designed to meet the needs of farmers. As part of Kubota’s trusted BX Series, this model serves as a dedicated tractor loader backhoe, offering superior strength and versatility for a wide range of... Read this article online
Drew Spoelstra acclaimed for third term as OFA president Thursday, November 27, 2025 Drew Spoelstra of Binbrook will serve a third consecutive one-year term as president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA). The association represents 38,000 farm families across the province. Spoelstra was acclaimed during OFA’s annual general meeting (held under the theme:... Read this article online
Minto Council Backs Bill 21 -- A Bold Step to Protect Ontario’s Farmland Thursday, November 27, 2025 The Town of Minto Council has officially thrown its support behind Bill 21: Protect Our Food Act, a proposed piece of legislation designed to safeguard Ontario’s agricultural lands from being lost to development. During a council meeting on November 18, Deputy Mayor Jean Anderson... Read this article online