Ranching and farming dangerous occupations? Friday, May 6, 2011 Policemen and firefighters must put themselves in harm's way as part of their jobs. But less well known is that ranchers and farmers are much more likely to be fatally injured at work, according Marketwatch magazine, quoting statistics from the U.S. Labor Department. The rate of fatalities in 2009 for ranchers and farmers was 38.5 per 100,000 full time workers, versus 4.4 for fire fighters and 13.1 for police and sheriff's patrol officers. Statistically, professional fire fighting is only slightly more dangerous than "civilian work" where the fatality rate was 3.3 per 100,000.Firemen and cops do get injured; the injury rate was 512 per 100,000 for firefighters and 676 for cops as measured in time off work. For an average worker, the rate was 117 per 100,000. Transit and intercity bus drivers have a rate of 892. State psychiatric aids have a rate of 1,459.More dangerous than farming is commercial fishing. Fishers die at the rate of 200 per 100,000 workers annually. BF British labelling stretches the meaning of 'local' Canola ahead of wheat in receipts
From Plows to Plates - The 2025 International Plowing Match Returns to Niagara Friday, September 12, 2025 For the first time since 1926, the International Plowing Match & Rural Expo (IPM) is returning to the Niagara Region Setpember 16 to 20. Set to take place in West Lincoln, the 106th edition of this iconic event will run under the theme “,” celebrating the deep roots and fresh flavours of... Read this article online
Festival of Guest Nations returns to Leamington Friday, September 12, 2025 On Sunday, September 14, 2025, Seacliff Park in Leamington, Ontario, will come alive with music, food, and celebration as the Festival of Guest Nations returns to honour the migrant worker communities who play a vital role in Essex County’s agricultural economy. With more than 20 years... Read this article online
York Region launching new Agri-Food Startup Program Thursday, September 11, 2025 A new program in York Region is designed to help entrepreneurs find their footing in the food space. The 14-week hybrid Agri-Food Start-up Program partners entrepreneurs with local organizations like the Foodpreneur Lab, Syzl, York Region Food Network, and the Chippewas of Georgina Island... Read this article online
Corn and Soybean Diseases Spread This Season Wednesday, September 10, 2025 As reported on the OMAFRA website fieldcropnews.com, as well as in previous articles by Farms.com, the 2025 growing season is nearing its end with corn and soybean farmers in Ontario and the U.S. Corn Belt facing disease challenges that reflect changing weather conditions. For corn, two... Read this article online
Wheat Output Decline Projected for 2025 Wednesday, September 10, 2025 Statistics Canada’s latest modelled estimates suggest that wheat production in Canada will decline slightly in 2025, driven primarily by weaker yields across several regions. National output is expected to edge down 1.1% to 35.5 million tonnes, with yields forecast to fall 1.2% to 49.6... Read this article online