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
Ontario Farmers Considering more Drainage Investments to Adapt to Climate Change Monday, September 22, 2025 Farmers from Southwestern Ontario gathered at the Great Ontario Yield Tour event in Woodstock held a panel discussion, moderated by Steve Denys from Maizex Seeds, to chat about practical ways to increase corn, soybean, and wheat yields in the future, based on this year’s corn and soybean... Read this article online
Ontario’s most problematic weed -- Canada Fleabane Cuts Corn and Soybean Yields Friday, September 19, 2025 At the 2025 Great Ontario Yield Tour, Dr. Peter Sikkema of the University of Guelph highlighted the persistent challenge of Canada fleabane, one of Ontario’s most problematic weeds. Once easily controlled with glyphosate, the weed has now developed resistance not only to glyphosate but... Read this article online
Augusta Van Muyen selected as the 67th Grape King Friday, September 19, 2025 Grape Growers of Ontario and Farm Credit Canada have announced that Lincoln vineyard manager Augusta Van Muyen has been chosen by her peers as the 2025-2026 Grape King. Currently, the vineyard manager at Tawse Winery, Van Muyen, followed a path to success that took her across Ontario and the... Read this article online
Empowering the Next Generation -- Scholarship Opportunity for Agriculture Students Friday, September 19, 2025 Are you a student studying agriculture with a passion for leadership, innovation, and making a difference in the agri-food sector? The Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference (AWC) East 2025 is offering an incredible opportunity for students to attend this transformative event through... Read this article online
Celebrating Tradition and Skill - The Art of the Plowing Match Friday, September 19, 2025 Plowing matches are more than just agricultural contests—they’re a celebration of heritage, craftsmanship, and community. These events bring together farmers, enthusiasts, and spectators to witness the age-old skill of turning soil with precision and pride.TheInternational Plowing Match &... Read this article online