'Natural' beef farm goes corporate Thursday, April 4, 2013 Beretta Farms, the organic and natural product beef operation that struggled when located in Huron County, and flourished when it moved to the Toronto area in time to cash in on the "buy local" scene, has been purchased by One Earth Farms, a subsidiary of Sprott Resource Corp. Beretta Farms founder Mike Beretta in turn became the chief operating officer of One Earth, which operates "a series of cattle and grain/oilseed farms across the Prairie provinces of Canada to support the One Earth Farms' goal of ensuring absolute food traceability from the farm to the consumers' fork," according to a Sprott announcement. Sprott, which describes itself as a natural resources company, trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange. In the announcement, Mike Beretta and his wife Cynthia expect to remain closely associated with the farm, located in rolling grasslands in King Township north of the city. BF Behind the Lines - April 2013 Passing thoughts on passing on horse meat
New marketing board possible for Ont. agriculture Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Ontario’s dairy goat industry could have its own marketing board. If approved, the marketing board would focus on four pillars, said Lindsay Dykeman, general manager of the Ontario Dairy Goat Co-operative. “Those pillars are advocacy, business risk management, research and education,... Read this article online
Compassionate Online Support Hub for Coping with Pet Loss Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Losing a pet is an emotional experience for many families, and having access to supportive information can make the healing process easier. To help caregivers during these challenging moments, the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) at the University of Guelph has launched a new online resource... Read this article online
Ontario harvest outlook: 2025 challenges and maybe a 2026 recovery Tuesday, December 2, 2025 It’s December 2025, and Ontario farmers are wrapping up one of the most challenging harvest seasons in recent memory. Extended drought conditions through August and September left a mark on corn yields, while soybeans and winter wheat fared better thanks to timely rains and favourable... Read this article online
Ontario and Quebec farmers named Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers for 2025 Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Two farming families from Ontario and Québec have been named Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers (OYF) for 2025. The announcement came during the national event held in Toronto from November 27–30, where six regional finalists were honoured for their contributions to Canadian... Read this article online
Help Guide Climate Ready Farm Practices Monday, December 1, 2025 A new intake for the On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) will open in 2026for Ontario farmers, focusing on cost-share opportunities that support the adoption of innovative best management practices. Program organizers are requesting feedback from producers to better understand interest,... Read this article online