CanWest DHI election results highlights Thursday, January 16, 2014 by SUSAN MANN Ontario dairy farmer Cindy Whytock of Neustadt is serving her second term as vice-chair of the herd management services provider, CanWest DHI, after being elected to the position at a regular board meeting following this year’s annual meeting in Toronto. Whytock was also re-elected as director for a three year-term to represent farmers in Zone 3, made up of Bruce, Grey, Wellington, Dufferin, Simcoe and Haliburton counties along with York and Durham regions and the District Municipality of Muskoka. She is in her seventh year on the board. Elections were also held for Zone 6, the northern Ontario districts. John Mooney of Massey was acclaimed as director for that area. Ed Friesen of Kleefeld, Manitoba was re-elected as chair of the board. He is in his seventh year on the board and his fourth as chair. It has been 10 years since CanWest DHI was formed in 2004 through a partnership of Western Canadian DHI and Ontario DHI. The organization’s services are used by more than 4,100 herds located in five provinces from Ontario to British Columbia. BF Saputo makes bid on dairy co-op's fluid milk operations in Atlantic Canada New appointment on Farm Products Marketing Commission
How Busch turned bales into advertising dollars for farmers Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Busch is taking a different approach to advertising in rural Canada by moving marketing dollars from city billboards directly into farmers’ fields. The brand’s new “Baleboard” campaign transforms hay bales into oversized six-pack displays inspired by Busch’s limited-edition Farmer’s Pack.... Read this article online
Great Ontario Yield Tour Seeks Volunteer Farm Fields as Final Crop Tour Events Approach Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Ontario farmers have an opportunity to help shape one of the province's most closely watched crop assessments as the Farms.com Great Ontario Yield Tour prepares for another season of field scouting and yield forecasting. The annual tour is currently seeking volunteer farmers who are... Read this article online
Canada Opens Interprovincial Alcohol Sales Monday, July 27, 2026 A major change to Canada's internal marketplace is set to create new opportunities for wineries, breweries and distilleries after nine provinces signed a landmark agreement allowing direct-to-consumer sales of alcoholic beverages across participating jurisdictions. The deal is being hailed... Read this article online
Ontario Spinach is a Relatively Small Crop for the Province Monday, July 27, 2026 Canadians are eating more fresh leafy greens than ever, and spinach continues to be one of the most popular choices in salads,smoothiesand prepared foods– but it islikely notCanadian. Spinach production is highly concentrated in a small number of growing regions across North America.... Read this article online
Ontario Grows Most of the Nation's Celery Friday, July 24, 2026 When Canadians reach for a stalk of celery at the grocery store, there is a good chance it began its journey on an Ontario farm. While celery occupies only a small share of Canada's overall vegetable acreage, the crop continues to play an important role in the country's fresh... Read this article online