Farm Products bows out of Tribunal hearing Thursday, July 16, 2009 by BETTER FARMING STAFFIt’s unlikely that the Farm Products Marketing Commission will take part in the upcoming Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Appeal Tribunal hearing of its directive to end Ontario Pork’s monopoly marketing powers, says chair Geri Kamenz.“We respect the (Tribunal) process,” Kamenz says.He says the Commission remains convinced that ending the pork board selling monopoly “that this the right direction the value chain should be taking to be sustainable in the long term.” “Every effort was made to solicit the input from all different elements of the value chain” in the pork marketing hearings in July 2008, Kamenz says. “The Oct. 6 decision was a culmination of that process.” BF New quota policies in limbo as dairy board awaits Tribunal ruling Indoor turkey raising rule under fire
Why farmers built their own renewable energy association Friday, February 20, 2026 When renewable energy developers come knocking on rural doors, farmers often find themselves staring at 40-page leases, unfamiliar terminology, and long-term commitments that could shape their land for decades. For many, the opportunity is exciting and enticing—but also... Read this article online
Looking for a heritage machine Friday, February 20, 2026 A Brantford, Ontario area heritage organization—the Canadian Industrial Heritage Centre (CIHC)—is putting out a call to the Canadian agricultural community in hopes of locating a rare piece of machinery that helped transform grain harvesting around the world. The CIHC is preparing... Read this article online
Ontario beef farms honoured for pasture innovation and environmental stewardship Friday, February 20, 2026 Two Ontario beef operations earn top 2026 awards for pasture and environmental excellence. At the Beef Farmers of Ontario’s (BFO) 64th annual general meeting banquet in Toronto on February 18, 2026, two standout Ontario beef operations were recognized for their commitment to... Read this article online
New Leadership Team Named at OFVGA Friday, February 20, 2026 The Ontario Fruit & VegetableGrowersAssociation has announced a new leadership team following recent elections. Mike Chromczak has been selected as chair, and MatthiasOppenlaenderhas beenelectedvice chair. Chromczak brings more than a decade of industry involvement to the position.... Read this article online
Food Freedom Day 2026 - What Canada’s Grocery Costs Really Tell Us Thursday, February 19, 2026 The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) has announced that Sunday, February 8th, 2026, markedFood Freedom Day—the date by which the average Canadian household has earned enough income to cover its entire annual grocery bill. Each year, CFA analyzes how much of Canadians’... Read this article online