Cutting out the dairy middleman Tuesday, November 2, 2010 German dairy farmer Bruno Stauf has found a way to cut out the middleman processor and put consumers' money directly into his pocket. His solution? Install a stainless steel vending machine.According to Reuters news service, the "Milchtankstelle" dispenses milk from 78 cows into containers that consumers bring or buy. The station is open 24/7 and customers pay the equivalent of 70 cents per litre, more than they pay in supermarkets.Reuters reports that Stauf was getting only 20 cents a litre for the previous 18 months. He invested 12,000 euros in the machine and expects a quick payoff. His station is about 30 kilometres outside the large German city of Cologne.Stauf says his milk contains more protein and fat than supermarket milk and his customers complain that store-bought milk doesn't taste good any more. The story did not say if the milk was unpasteurized.Good luck marketing milk this way in Canada. BF Australians get to ride a horse and eat it, too High yield ag cuts greenhouse gases
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