Mennonites on the move Friday, December 5, 2014 A CBC Morning North radio story reports that Mennonites are reversing the trend of out-migration in the north, moving from southern to northern Ontario and reworking old abandoned farmland.With rising land prices and an encroaching urban population in southern Ontario, some Mennonites who have spent their whole lives there are being forced to relocate to areas near Powassan, Matheson and the North Shore of Lake Huron.The town of Massey, now home to about 20 Mennonite families, has been welcoming for the most part, setting up hitching posts downtown for the characteristic horse-and-buggy. But some locals, says cattle farmer and local town councillor Charlie Smith, complain about issues such as manure on the streets. "I'd say the rain deals with it," says Smith. He, for one, is happy to see disused farms and rundown houses rebuilt and restored. "It does my heart good to see it," he said. "It's a blessing." BF Montreal startup shortens the food supply chain New study finds no adverse effects from genetically engineered feed
Ontario farmers get boost for energy upgrades Friday, July 11, 2025 The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $3 million in the third round of the Agricultural Stewardship Initiative (ASI). This funding will help farmers improve the energy efficiency of their operations and support the long-term sustainability of the agriculture... Read this article online
Swede midge and cabbageworm found in Ontario canola Thursday, July 10, 2025 As reported on the OMAFA website fieldcropnews.com, Ontario canola crops are at various growth stages, ranging from seedling to full bloom depending on planting time and region. Winter canola is now fully podded, and harvest is expected to begin soon in Essex and other southern... Read this article online
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