Geri Kamenz gets top Farm Products Commission Thursday, December 11, 2008 © Copyright AgMedia Incby BETTER FARMING STAFFOntario’s agriculture minister has revealed what has to be one of the worst kept secrets in the provincial farm community.Geri Kamenz, former president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, is the new chair of the Ontario Farm Products Marketing Commission.Kamenz, 47, runs a 1,000 acre cash crop, beef and hog operation with his wife, Heather, near Spencerville in eastern Ontario.He has been involved in provincial and national organizations and committees over the years, including Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Environmental Advisory Committee, the Canadian Agri-Food Research Council and the Agricultural Adaptation Council.In a press release issued Thursday, Agriculture Minister Leona Dombrowsky highlighted Kamenz’s “broad agricultural knowledge and proven chairing skills,” and stated the appointment “will benefit producers and their processor-partners in our regulated marketing system.”Rumours of a government appointment for the former OFA president surfaced when he declined to seek another term as a director in early November.Kamenz explained at the time that he “would be doing the organization a service by standing aside and letting it find its way in its new organizational status.” He had already served as OFA president for two years. BF PKI founder wastes court's time with bankruptcy fight says creditor Mushroom farm restructures operations
Tips for first year university students Friday, August 29, 2025 The final weekend of summer is here, and students across Ontario will be returning to class next week. That includes at the University of Guelph’s Ridgetown Campus, where staff, faculty, and volunteers are preparing to welcome a new crop of first year students. “There’s definitely a... Read this article online
Sterling buckle marks 170 years at Spencerville Fair Friday, August 29, 2025 For its 170th anniversary, the Spencerville Fair is presenting a distinctive piece of Canadian silverwork that reflects nearly two centuries of agricultural tradition. The 170th Anniversary Spencerville Fair Sterling Silver Buckle was designed and handcrafted by Alex Dordevic of TRIBE, a... Read this article online
Corn and Soybean Crops Fall Short in 2025 Predicts Great Ontario Yield Tour Thursday, August 28, 2025 Ontario’s 2025 corn and soybean harvest is shaping up to be one of the most challenging in recent memory, as persistent drought and heat have pushed yields below the Agricorp 10-year average say experts and master scouts Moe Agostino and Henry Prinzen of the 2025 Great Ontario Yield Tour.... Read this article online
Global grain trade gets a shake-up: What it means for Canadian farmers Thursday, August 28, 2025 The global grain and oilseed trading industry is undergoing a major transformation—and Canadian farmers should take note. A recently published study in the September 2025 issue of discussed how the traditional dominance of a few multinational giants is giving way to a more competitive,... Read this article online
Ontario Farmers Share Yield Strategies Amid Drought Wednesday, August 27, 2025 The Great Ontario Yield Tour held an event at Petersen Custom Farming in Osgood, Ontario, on Thursday, August 21, 2025. The farmer panel during lunch was one of the highlights of the event. Farmers and industry experts gathered to discuss yield strategies and the realities of this season’s... Read this article online