Goat cheese makers get expansion money Friday, July 29, 2011 by BETTER FARMING STAFFWroxeter area dairy goat farmers and cheese makers, Gordon and Bethany Edgar owners of Gordon’s Goat Dairy, are getting $15,000 from the Ontario Rural Economic Development Program to expand their business, develop new products and tap into new markets.The makers of artisan cheese and goat milk products will use the money to help install two new production systems, increase production capacity by 50 per cent and produce and sell bottled goat milk.Bethany Edgar said the funding will help “increase our production so we can continue to provide our growing customer base with quality, natural goat milk products, made right here in Huron-Bruce."Gordon’s Goat Dairy produces handmade cheeses including gouda, havarti, cheddar and C-Line, an original-recipe cheese that adds “special probiotic” to the havarti recipe. BF Wheat quality is outstanding: specialist Prospects dwindle for corn planted on lighter soil
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Plants flip genetic switch to survive sudden cold, study finds Wednesday, December 17, 2025 One things for sure—weather happens. When a sudden cold snap hits a farm, it can destroy seedlings slow growth. It can make the season's growth 'iffy' going forward. But like a ray of sunshine, results from a new study offer farmers hope. Scientists have discovered how plants... Read this article online
CFIA extends BIOPOWER SC claims to young ruminants Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Lallemand Animal Nutrition has announced that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has extended its approved claims for BIOPOWER SC, a viable yeast product (Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-1077) classified as a gut modifier in Canada. The new approval adds... Read this article online
Equipment Ontario Welcome to Two Trusted Dealers to Network Tuesday, December 16, 2025 Equipment Ontario Incorporated has announced a significant expansion of its dealership network with the addition of two well-established and highly regarded businesses: ESM Farm Equipment Ltd. and Bob Mark Equipment Sales & Rentals. ESM Farm Equipment Ltd., a New Holland Agriculture... Read this article online
PigTek offers new warranties on select products Tuesday, December 16, 2025 Following recent updates to its feed line offering, PigTek of Milford, Indiana, has announced new five-year limited warranties on select products. The company’s anchor bearing, stainless-steel boots, and stainless-steel control units now come with the industry-leading warranties for... Read this article online