Black appointed interim president of Landowners Association Thursday, May 12, 2011 by BETTER FARMING STAFFTom Black has been named interim president of the Ontario Landowners Association following the resignation of Deb Madill. Madill, whose resignation was announced May 11, will remain involved with the landowners' local chapter in Muskoka.Black, past president of the chapter in Carleton County and current vice-president of the OLA, said Thursday he has not decided whether run for presidency when his interim term is up in October.According to its website, the organization has 22 chapters across Ontario and fights for property owner rights.Madill's resignation was effective May 9. BF Agricorp appoints new directors Widowski gets chair in poultry welfare
Lynmark Farms named Master Breeder for 2025 Wednesday, March 26, 2025 The Canadian Milking Shorthorn Society has announced that Lynmark Farms has been named as a herd for 2025. Lynmark Farms is owned and operated by Tim Shearer and Irene Vietinghoff of Norwood, Ontario. They are the third Milking Shorthorn herd to be recognized as a since this... Read this article online
Ontario Mega Farm Faces Market Chill Wednesday, March 26, 2025 A large working farm in Ontario, one of the province’s biggest on the market, is facing difficulties finding a buyer. Listed at $72.1 million, the 2,300-acre property is located near Lake Erie in Elgin County, spanning both Malahide Township and Central Elgin. Despite its prime agricultural... Read this article online
It’s been a while… Tuesday, March 25, 2025 The () is coming to the Niagara Region this fall, providing a unique opportunity to showcase the community’s agricultural diversity and natural beauty. The annual event is hosted in a different community each year, with this year’s edition the first time in almost 100 years that... Read this article online
Nutrien Ag Solutions launches its 2025 Hometown Yield Challenge Monday, March 24, 2025 Nutrien Ag Solutions has launched its second year of the , and is again available to growers in Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. Nutrien Ag Solutions is the retail division of Nutrien Ltd., a leading global provider of crop inputs and services. Enrollment is open until April 11,... Read this article online
Canada Supports Farmers Following Tariffs by China Monday, March 24, 2025 The Canadian Government has announced a significant proposal to enhance farmer supports under the AgriStability program. The new plan includes increasing the compensation rate from 80% to 90% and temporarily doubling the payment cap to $6 million for the 2025 program year. This proposal... Read this article online