New leader heads Dairy Farmers of Ontario Monday, January 19, 2009 © Copyright AgMedia Incby BETTER FARMING STAFFThere’s a new face at the helm of Dairy Farmers of Ontario.Bill Emmott was elected chair of the provincial dairy organization at a board meeting Jan. 15.Emmott has been a member of the organization’s board since 1999 and served as vice-chair since Jan. 2005.Emmott lists several priorities for the coming year, including: monitoring World Trade Organization negotiations and quota values, building a new lab to streamline milk testing and establishing a milk quality certification program.The Brantford area farmer replaces outgoing chair Bruce Saunders. The former chairman, from Holland Centre in Grey County, could not be immediately reached for comment.During the board meeting Ron Versteeg, from Cumberland, east of Ottawa, and John Palmer, from Norwich, in Oxford County, were elected vice-chairs. BF More safeguards needed for tobacco production licensing Canada's new food labels hit stores in dribs and drabs
Nearly $4 Million Invested in Northern Ontario Agriculture and Food Projects Thursday, October 29, 2026 Northern Ontario farmers and agri-food businesses are receiving nearly $4 million in federal funding for projects designed to expand agricultural infrastructure, improve production efficiency and connect businesses with new markets. The federal government announced $3,817,640 in... Read this article online
Canadian farmers spotlight supply management at Ottawa event Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Canadian farmers from the dairy, chicken, turkey and egg sectors gathered in Ottawa this week to highlight the role supply management plays in supporting Canada’s food system and economy. The event, dubbed the Downtown Diner, was held on October 27, 2026, bringing together... Read this article online
Grain Growers of Canada Appoints Kate Sauser as Interim Executive Director Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Canada's national grain farmer organization has appointed an interim leader as it continues its advocacy work on behalf of producers across the country. Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) announced that Kate Sauser has been appointed Interim Executive Director effective October 14, 2026,... Read this article online
Canadian Food & AgTech Innovation Challenge Launches with $150,000 Prize Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Canadian innovators working on the next generation of agricultural and food technologies have a new opportunity to bring their ideas to market. Verdex Capital and XPRIZE Canada Hub have launched the Food & AgTech Innovation Challenge, a competition designed to identify technologies... Read this article online
CFIA Extends Higher Zinc Limit for Piglet Feed During Review Monday, October 19, 2026 The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced it will maintain the current interim maximum zinc level of 3,000 milligrams per kilogram in starter swine feeds while it reviews new scientific and technical information submitted by Canada's pork sector. The decision delays a... Read this article online