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
22 young leaders graduate from Rural Ontario Institute’s Change Makers Program Tuesday, October 28, 2025 The Rural Ontario Institute () has marked a milestone in rural leadership development with the graduation of 22 participants from its () program. The private ceremony, held this October, celebrated a year of learning, collaboration, and community impact. “We are excited to... Read this article online
Demco-Welker Farms Collab Delivers Big Buddy Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Demco recently introduced the Big Buddy grain cart, a product of collaboration with Big Equipment, the makers of Big Bud tractors, Titan Tires, and the well-known Montana-based Welker Farms. The project began when the Welker family decided to rebuild and modify their iconic Big Bud... Read this article online
New MacDon FD2 Plus Draper Header Monday, October 27, 2025 Case IH continues to expand its innovative harvest equipment lineup with the launch of the MacDon FD2 Plus Draper Header, a new series designed to provide farmers with smoother, cleaner, and more efficient harvesting. Available in multiple widths — 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, and even 61... Read this article online
Lots of news from the Ontario Pork Congress Monday, October 27, 2025 The Ontario Pork Congress (OPC) took place on October 20, 2020, at the Arden Park Hotel in Stratford, Ontario, with over 50 attendees. At the event, Arnold Drung, President of Conestoga Meats, was honoured with the . Drung has been a dedicated supporter of the OPC for over 23... Read this article online
Free Tools to Power Up Your Farm’s Digital Life in Canada Wednesday, October 22, 2025 For many Canadian farm families, the internet has become as vital as a tractor or combine. It is how producers manage precision planting, monitor commodity prices, check weather forecasts, pay bills and stay connected with suppliers and customers. However, fast and reliable broadband remains out... Read this article online