Bioregions the new food fad Monday, March 7, 2016 First there was local food and "terroir." Now, according to a December blog post on the Mother Nature Network, there are bioregions.The idea of bioregions is similar to "terroir," which presents the idea that a location's characteristics impart unique qualities to the food grown there. In bioregional eating, however, the geographic area from which food can be consumed is larger, and sustainable practice is the goal – much like the 100-mile diet but with one key difference. Bioregional foods include only those that could be easily grown outdoors in your region, ruling out products such as lemons, avocados and bananas."Just because it can be grown locally doesn't mean it should be grown locally," archly asserts Robin Shreeves, the post's author. She also lectures against eating fresh tomatoes out of season, even if they're grown locally. Hothouse tomatoes use too much energy to grow, she says. BF Grass-fed label rescinded in U.S. Behind the Lines - March
Farmland Values Climb Across the Prairies-Manitoba Leads, Ontario Holds Steady Friday, October 10, 2025 Canadian cultivated farmland values rose by an average of 6.0 per cent in the first half of 2025, according to the mid-year farmland values review by Farm Credit Canada (FCC). This marks a modest acceleration compared to the first half of 2024, which saw a 5.5 per cent increase. Over... Read this article online
Canada Post Strike Continues to Threatens Agri-Businesses and Rural Communities Thursday, October 9, 2025 The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is calling on the federal government to take swift action to end the ongoing Canada Post strike, warning that the disruption is causing serious harm to small businesses – including many in the agriculture sector. “The government’s... Read this article online
Gleaner T Series Combine Updates Thursday, October 9, 2025 Gleaner continues to advance harvest technology with its new T Series combine, delivering major improvements in power, reliability, and ease of operation. Designed with the farmer in mind, the T Series focuses on performance, accessibility, and cutting-edge precision tools for... Read this article online
Ontario Invests $41M to Boost Agri-Food Innovation Wednesday, October 8, 2025 The Ontario government has announced an investment of more than $41 million over the next four years to enhance and modernize infrastructure under Agricultural Research and Innovation Ontario (ARIO). This initiative, part of the province’s plan to safeguard Ontario’s agri-food sector,... Read this article online
Six Ontario Students Earn Hensall Co-op Scholarships Wednesday, October 8, 2025 Hensall Co-op, along with its Board of Directors and employees, has proudly announced the recipients of the fourth annual Bright Futures Scholarship. This year, six exceptional students from across Southwestern Ontario have been awarded a total of $15,000 to assist with their... Read this article online