Chicken Farmers announce executive Thursday, March 24, 2011 by BETTER FARMING STAFFDavid Fuller, has been re-elected chair of the Chicken Farmers of Canada (CFC), a position he has held since 1999. A farmer from Blomidon, Nova Scotia, Fuller has been with the CFC board since 1996.Dave Janzen, from Abbotsford, B.C., was elected first vice-chair He has represented British Columbia at CFC meetings as a director since 2006.Martin Dufresne, representing the province of Quebec, was elected to the position of second vice-chair and Adrian Rehorst, from Teeswater, ON, will be the executive committee's member-at-large for 2011. He represents the farmers of Region 1 on the Ontario chicken board.The organization represents Canada’s 2,800 chicken farmers. BF Veal, goat, rabbit producers to meet Megaquarry opposition grows
Rural internet speeds have improved, but compared to urban gap is wide Friday, June 20, 2025 Rural internet speeds have improved, but the gap with urban areas is still wide, says Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) - the national not-for-profit best known for managing the .CA domain. Regional differences also continue—New Brunswick shows faster speeds, while as... Read this article online
Ontario Bean Growers are having a day and you are invited Friday, June 20, 2025 The Ontario Bean Growers have announced it will be holding its annual on August 20, 2025. The day begins with research presentations at 1 pm. Details of the research presentations will be published as they become available. At 4 pm, Chris Gillard will lead attendees on a tour... Read this article online
Did you know your summer picnic watermelon might be from Ontario? Thursday, June 19, 2025 Watermelon, a fruit often linked to warmer U.S. states, is grown in southern Ontario during the summer months. In 2023, Ontario farmers produced 35,084 tonnes of watermelon, accounting for 96.7% of the total Canadian watermelon production. Sweet potatoes are another example. In... Read this article online
Ontario crops face mixed spring conditions Tuesday, June 17, 2025 According to the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Field Crop News, variable spring weather has created mixed crop conditions across the province. Rain, wind, and cool nighttime temperatures have delayed planting, slowed growth, and limited spraying windows for corn, soybeans, and... Read this article online
Health Canada sets rules for drone spraying Monday, June 16, 2025 Health Canada has approved the use of drones, also called Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), for pesticide application under the Pest Control Products Act (PCPA). Drones are considered aircraft by Transport Canada, but Health Canada treats them differently due to their unique... Read this article online