More delays in Pigeon King case Thursday, November 24, 2011 By BETTER FARMNG STAFFA lawyer for Pigeon King International founder Arlan Galbraith appeared in a Kitchener’s Frederick Street courtroom on Wednesday and asked Justice of the Peace Eileen Walker for a court date of Dec. 28. Paul Williams said Crown Attorney Lynn Robinson was in agreement to move the date from the previously agreed upon Dec. 21. Williams said there had been “several pre-trial” meetings.Galbraith was charged in December 2010 with one count of fraud over $5,000 and four counts under the Bankruptcy Act. His company sold breeding pairs of pigeons to farmers and bought back young birds at high prices. BF Raw milk crusader slapped with fine, probation Delays plague risk management program
Some Challenges Related to the 2026 Raspberry Season in Ontario Monday, July 20, 2026 Only400 acresof raspberries are grown in Ontario each year,producing1,237,000lbsof raspberries, but what a delicious crop it is. The prized summer fruit is a favorite among consumers for its bright flavor, versatility, and nutritional benefits, making it one of Ontario's most recognized... Read this article online
Fresh Ontario Broccoli Arrives as Harvest Season Starts Monday, July 20, 2026 July marks the beginning of Ontario's peak broccoli harvest season, as growers across the province begin supplying fresh broccoli to grocery stores, wholesalers, food-service operators, and local markets. Long recognized as one of Ontario's leading vegetable crops, broccoli is an... Read this article online
Ontario Plum Season Begins in July Across Niagara Orchards Sunday, July 19, 2026 Ontario Plum Season Begins as Niagara Growers Prepare for Summer Harvest Ontario is Canada's leading plum-producing province, with most production concentrated in the Niagara Peninsula.In 2025, 775 harvest acres of plums,producedg7,130,000poundsof fruit. Plums are one of Ontario's key... Read this article online
EMILI Celebrates 10 Years of Connecting Farmers, Innovators, and Industry Partners Saturday, July 18, 2026 The Enterprise Machine Intelligence and Learning Initiative (EMILI) has received $3.5 million in funding from the Government of Canada to strengthen agricultural innovation and technology adoption in Manitoba. The announcement was made earlier this week during EMILI’s Field Day event... Read this article online
Minnesota Wildfires Threaten Agriculture as Governor Walz Mobilizes National Guard Friday, July 17, 2026 Farmers across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ontario and Manitoba are closely monitoring a growing wildfire situation in northern Minnesota after Governor Tim Walz declared a peacetime emergency and mobilized the Minnesota National Guard to assist firefighting efforts. The decision... Read this article online