Greenbelt Award lauds Ontario wine industry Thursday, June 7, 2012 by BETTER FARMING STAFFTORONTO - The Wine Council of Ontario, the Grape Growers of Ontario and the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) are the 2012 winners of the Friends of the Greenbelt Award."The economic benefits of the Greenbelt are vast and Ontario's wine industry is a significant contributor," says Burkhard Mausberg, CEO Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation. According to a KPMG report, Ontario VQA wine sales have more than doubled in the last five years. At $110 million annually, VQA sales account for about 40 per cent of total Ontario wine sales. In addition, the VQA wine industry is credited with creating 1,300 jobs in the last four years.Ontario's Greenbelt covers more than 1.8 million acres of green space, farmland, communities, forests, wetlands, and watersheds. The Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation is an independent, charitable organization focused on Greenbelt Region support. BF Fumigant release under investigation CFIA changes compensation rates for destroyed sheep
Early Career Research Award supports two Guelph research initiatives Friday, July 4, 2025 The was presented to two University of Guelph researchers at the recently held Livestock Research Innovation Corporation (LRIC) symposium. Dr. Kelsey Spence received $40,000 towards her work in on-farm biosecurity research, and Dr. Sam Workenhe was awarded $60,000 to further his... Read this article online
Grape Growers 40th Annual Celebrity Luncheon has Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser Friday, July 4, 2025 The Grape Growers of Ontario’s marks the opening of the by showcasing Canadian personalities and celebrating the annual grape harvest. This year, in partnership with Meridian Credit Union, Ontario’s largest credit union and the third largest in Canada, the Grape Growers of Ontario... Read this article online
Ontario crops respond to summer heat Wednesday, July 2, 2025 According to the OMAFA Field Crop News team, Ontario field crops are showing rapid development as summer-like temperatures have dominated late June early July. The warm spell has accelerated growth and helped reduce the heat unit deficit from a cool spring. Corn fields have seen a burst... Read this article online
Canada’s Place in Global Food System Resilience Wednesday, July 2, 2025 Canada’s food system is facing serious pressure due to global supply chain issues, climate change, and rising food prices. According to a KPMG report, bold and united action is needed now to make Canada’s agriculture sector more resilient and self-reliant. With the global population... Read this article online
Calf Auction Raises Funds for Youth Monday, June 30, 2025 Wyatt Westman-Frijters from Milverton won a heifer calf named Ingrid through a World Milk Day promotion by Maplevue Farms and a local Perth, Ontario radio station. Instead of keeping the calf, 22-year-old Westman-Frijters chose to give back to the community. The calf was sent to the... Read this article online