Livestock farmer appointed to Agricorp board Friday, June 22, 2012 by SUSAN MANNOntario’s Lieutenant Governor in Council has appointed Little Britain-area crop and livestock farmer Harry Stoddart to the Agricorp board of directors.His term began May 30 and ends on May 29, 2015. Stephanie Charest, Agricorp spokesperson, says Stoddart has two decades of experience owning and operating his own crop and livestock operation. He also has 14 years of experience as a management consultant.The board is responsible for the overall performance of Agricorp. The board and its committees typically meet quarterly or as required by business demands and have one annual strategic planning session. The board is accountable to the Ontario agriculture minister, through the chair, for setting objectives and strategic direction including the three-year strategic plan for Agricorp.The board’s chair is Larry Skinner, of Listowel, a former chair of Ontario Pork’s board while the vice chair is David Epp of Leamington, a former chair of the Ontario Processing Vegetable Growers board. BF Ontario Dairy Council withdraws Chobani appeals Tribunal wary of tobacco licence misuse
Twin Flywheel Tech Boosts Wood Chipper Performance Globally Friday, November 28, 2025 A large majority of farms have woodland on their property, so tools to manage woodlands are essential. Woodland Mills, which manufactures forestry equipment, has reported strong customer adoption nearly one year after expanding its patented Twin Flywheel Technology into four... Read this article online
Grain Farmers of Ontario invests in future leaders with 2025 Legacy Scholarships Thursday, November 27, 2025 Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO), the province’s largest commodity organization representing 28,000 barley, corn, oat, soybean, and wheat farmers, has announced the nine recipients of its . Each student will receive $5,000 to support their studies at accredited post-secondary... Read this article online
Kubota BX23S - Your Farm’s MVP Thursday, November 27, 2025 The Kubota BX23S stands out as a powerful and efficient compact tractor designed to meet the needs of farmers. As part of Kubota’s trusted BX Series, this model serves as a dedicated tractor loader backhoe, offering superior strength and versatility for a wide range of... Read this article online
Drew Spoelstra acclaimed for third term as OFA president Thursday, November 27, 2025 Drew Spoelstra of Binbrook will serve a third consecutive one-year term as president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA). The association represents 38,000 farm families across the province. Spoelstra was acclaimed during OFA’s annual general meeting (held under the theme:... Read this article online
Minto Council Backs Bill 21 -- A Bold Step to Protect Ontario’s Farmland Thursday, November 27, 2025 The Town of Minto Council has officially thrown its support behind Bill 21: Protect Our Food Act, a proposed piece of legislation designed to safeguard Ontario’s agricultural lands from being lost to development. During a council meeting on November 18, Deputy Mayor Jean Anderson... Read this article online