CFFO on the search for new digs Monday, November 18, 2013 by SUSAN MANN The Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario plans to do a little extra spending next year to look for new digs and celebrate its 60 years as a general farm organization. Delegates to the organization’s annual convention on Nov. 13 approved a 2014 budget in which expenses will exceed revenues by about $20,000. The organization’s revenue is projected to be about $800,000 and comes from its membership, estimated to number 4,100 in 2014. Running a small deficit for 2014 “was a reasonable thing to do” for the one-time expenses instead of cutting other core services says Nathan Stevens, CFFO general manager. During the convention two incumbent directors on the organization’s board were also acclaimed to their positions. Richard Blyleven of Haldimand-Norfolk and Bethanee Jensen of Huron County will each serve another two-year term. President Lorne Small and vice presidents Ted van den Hurk and Clarence Nywening, were previously acclaimed at the provincial council meeting held in October. BF Dairy Farmers of Ontario vice-chair loses re-election 'I can't think of one thing' Pigeon King did wrong: former employee
Harvest Weather Alert: Midwest Rain Risks Rise as Super El Nino Strengthens Monday, September 21, 2026 As summer gives way to autumn, farmers across the U.S. Midwest and parts of Canada are watching a weather pattern that appears poised to become increasingly active during the heart of harvest season. According to Nutrien Ag Solutions meteorologist Eric Snodgrass, recent atmospheric... Read this article online
U of G Launches Powering Food Futures Initiative, Invites Farmers to Shape Canada’s Agri-Food Future Monday, September 21, 2026 A new national initiative is inviting farmers, industry leaders, researchers and policymakers to help shape the future of Canada’s agri-food sector at a time when food security, climate resilience and global competitiveness are taking on heightened importance. Powering Food Futures, a... Read this article online
Green Care Farms celebrates five years of dementia care Monday, September 21, 2026 What a wonderful event! As communities recognize World Alzheimer's Day 2026, Green Care Farms marked a major milestone: five seasons operating Canada's first care farm designed specifically for people living with dementia. The celebration took place on September 19, 2026, at Andrews... Read this article online
Organic Farming in Canada Enters the Mainstream as Market Nears $12 Billion Thursday, September 17, 2026 September is recognized as Organic Month across Canada, offering an opportunity to feature a sector that has transformed from a niche market into a significant component of Canadian agriculture. For many years, organic farming was often viewed as a specialized production system... Read this article online
FCC Launches $1 Billion Agri-food Project Finance Fund for Canadian Food Processing Growth Thursday, September 17, 2026 Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has opened a 60-day Expression of Interest (EOI) process for a new $1 billion Agri-food Project Finance initiative, marking one of the largest targeted investments in Canadian food processing infrastructure in recent years. The financing program is intended to... Read this article online