New centre will study agriculture's impact on human health Monday, October 6, 2014 The Center for Health Impacts of Agriculture, run by Michigan State University (MSU), will address global health concerns with agriculture, including the impact of agricultural development on increased cases of malaria in Malawi and the implications on human and animal health of antimicrobial resistance in humans, animals and plants.MSU's website calls the centre the first of its kind and describes the venture as a collaboration between MSU's "renowned" agriculture research and its three colleges of medicine: the College of Veterinary Medicine, the College of Osteopathic Medicine and the College of Human Medicine.Prof. Felicia Wu, who will be leading the centre, says, "The world's population is expected to reach nine billion by the year 2050, creating drastically increased demands on agriculture and food production around the world . . . We need an integrated approach that will feed the population while maintaining health." BF Weed seed destructor to be tested in Alberta Repeat lapses during GM trials at Central Experimental Farm
Drew Spoelstra re-elected OFA president Friday, December 6, 2024 Drew Spoelstra has been re-elected to a second one-year term as president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA). Spoelstra is a dairy and crop farmer from Binbrook in the southeast corner of the city of Hamilton, Ontario. He has been on the OFA board as the director,... Read this article online
Winter is Here: Time to Dust Off the Sled and Make the Most of the Season! Friday, December 6, 2024 BYLINE: Zahra Sadiq On a snowy winter day, there is nothing quite as magical as the thrill of racing down a hill on a sled. Sleds have brought joy to generations, offering a simple yet unforgettable way to embrace the winter wonderland. With Christmas approaching, now is the... Read this article online
Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention Registration Now Open Friday, December 6, 2024 Canada’s top horticulture event for education and networking Online registration is now open for the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention (OFVC), the must-attend annual event for anyone in the horticultural industry. Taking place over two days, the convention is an essential... Read this article online
New projects drive Ontario agritourism forward Wednesday, December 4, 2024 Funding boost expands agritourism opportunities in Ontario Ontario’s agritourism industry is growing with the help of $345,000 in government funding. Agritourism Ontario (AO), rebranded from Farm Fresh Ontario, is using this support to enhance connections between families and local... Read this article online
First edition of Ag & Country published for Western Canada Tuesday, December 3, 2024 Farms.com is pleased to share the inaugural edition of the Ag & Country Directory in Western Canada. The company has produced the Ag & Country Directory in Ontario for several years, and this year launched the Western Canadian version. Farmers in B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba... Read this article online