Gas well owners form association Friday, February 1, 2008 Coping with orders to plug abandoned wells or wells that don’t comply with current guidelines issued by inspectors from the Ministry of Natural Resources Petroleum Resources Centre was one motivation behind these meetings.Along with providing a voice for the province's private gas well owners, the association establishes a network for well owners, offers information about applicable rules and regulations and assists owners in dealing with these.The association will also promote the safe operation of private gas wells and identify and manage issues dealing with the wells.Brian Heaslip of Wellandport is the chair while Pat Mousseau is the association’s secretary. Mousseau can be reached at 905-772-3406.More than 50,000 gas wells have been drilled in Ontario since 1858. Most are located in Haldimand-Norfolk and Niagara. BF Ontario corn stocks hit record high at end of 2007 Will local food trump California commodities?
Ontario invests $6.1 million in northern agriculture projects Friday, October 16, 2026 The Ontario government is investing more than $6.1 million in 14 agricultural projects across Northern Ontario in an effort to improve farm productivity, support rural communities, and strengthen the province’s food production capacity. The funding is being provided through the Northern... Read this article online
Win Tickets to See Cows Come Home at the Hamilton Film Festival Friday, October 16, 2026 Farms.com and Advancing Women in Agriculture and Agri-Food Conference are offering agriculture enthusiasts, rural residents, and film fans a chance to attend a special screening of at the Hamilton Film Festival. Five lucky winners will each receive a pair of tickets to the Saturday,... Read this article online
Ontario Invests $22 Million to Create New Export Opportunities for Ontario food products Wednesday, October 14, 2026 The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing nearly $22 million to help farmers and food processors expand into new markets, increase sales and strengthen the province's food supply chain. The funding is being provided through the Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency... Read this article online
Canada and Ontario invest $22 million to support agri-food exports Wednesday, October 14, 2026 The federal and Ontario governments are investing nearly $22 million to help more than 130 agri-food businesses expand into domestic and international markets, strengthen production capacity, and improve the long-term resilience of the sector. Announced October 13, 2026, in Waterloo,... Read this article online
Ontario Farmer Wins YEN Highest Winter Wheat Yield Monday, October 12, 2026 The Great Lakes Yield Enhancement Network (YEN) has announced its winners for the 2025-26 season, recognizing farmers in Ontario and Michigan for their outstanding winter wheat yields and ability to achieve their crops' yield potential. The program is supported by the Michigan Wheat... Read this article online