More jobs than applicants in agriculture Friday, February 3, 2012 by DAVE PINKThere are more jobs in the agriculture and food industry than qualified applicants to fill them, according to a report released by the University of Guelph this week.The study was based on a survey of 100 agri-food organizations conducted by JRG Consulting Group in Guelph.“The agri-food sector has emerged as the single most important economic driver in the province,” Rene Van Acker, an associate dean at the Ontario College of Agriculture, said in a university news release.Ontario has the most diverse agri-food industry in Canada, producing some 200 different commodities, and has the nation’s largest food processing industry, with more than 3,000 companies. Overall, the agriculture and food industry contributes more than $33 billion annually to the Ontario economy, and sustains more than 200,000 jobs. BF Dairy assessment program will address animal care and handling Federal funding supports specialized dairy exports
Ontario Marks Local Food Week 2026 Tuesday, June 2, 2026 LocalFoodWeekbegan on Monday,June 1and runs untilJune 7, 2026--celebrating theimportant roleof farmers, food processors, and agribusinessesin Ontario,providingsafe, healthy, and high-quality food for families while supporting the province’s economy. The governmentishighlighting... Read this article online
Ontario Pork Congress 2026 Set to Showcase Innovation and Growth in Canada’s Swine Sector Tuesday, June 2, 2026 The Ontario pork sector will take centre stage this summer as the 2026 Ontario Pork Congress (OPC) returns to Stratford, Ontario, on June 17–18, bringing together producers, suppliers, and industry stakeholders for one of Canada’s premier livestock events. Held annually at the... Read this article online
Bayer De Ruiter® Advances Tomato Innovation Monday, June 1, 2026 I mid-May,BayerDe Ruiter®hosted its Spring Demo Day in Leamington, Ontario, bringing together growers and industry partners. The event gave attendees a close look at the latest developments in greenhouse tomatoes and specialty crop production. The event was held in one of North America’s... Read this article online
Wet Spring Delays Ontario Field Crop Progress Sunday, May 31, 2026 Persistent rainfall across Ontario through late May temporarily stalled fieldwork, but improving weather conditions are now helping farmers regain momentum, according to the latest Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA) Field Crop News report released May... Read this article online
Sunrise Farms Expanding National Footprint in Ontario Sunday, May 31, 2026 British Columbia-based poultry producer Sunrise Farms is building a new $100 million processing plant in Woodstock, Ontario, the development be for a 155,000-square-foot facility. Sunrise Farms is a large Canadian poultry processor based in British Columbia that acquired Sargent Farms... Read this article online