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
Bonnefield joins Canadian Agriculture Investment Coalition Wednesday, February 11, 2026 Bonnefield Financial Inc. announced its participation in a new investment coalition focused on strengthening Canada’s agriculture and food industry. The coalition, brought together by Farm Credit Canada, includes more than 20 investment organizations. Together, they are prepared to invest... Read this article online
Looking for a heritage machine Tuesday, February 10, 2026 A Brantford, Ontario area heritage organization—the Canadian Industrial Heritage Centre (CIHC)—is putting out a call to the Canadian agricultural community in hopes of locating a rare piece of machinery that helped transform grain harvesting around the world. The CIHC is preparing... Read this article online
Why farmers built their own renewable energy association Tuesday, February 10, 2026 When renewable energy developers come knocking on rural doors, farmers often find themselves staring at 40-page leases, unfamiliar terminology, and long-term commitments that could shape their land for decades. For many, the opportunity is exciting and enticing—but also... Read this article online
Food Freedom Day 2026 - What Canada’s Grocery Costs Really Tell Us Monday, February 9, 2026 The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) has announced that Sunday, February 8th, 2026, marked Food Freedom Day—the date by which the average Canadian household has earned enough income to cover its entire annual grocery bill. Each year, CFA analyzes how much of Canadians’... Read this article online
Canadian Grain and Pork Sectors Join Others in Sound Alarm Over AAFC Research Cuts Friday, February 6, 2026 The Grain Growers of Canada (CGC), the Canadian Pork Council (CPC), and Swine Innovation Porc (SIP) are expressing serious concern following recently announced staff reductions and facility closures or consolidations within Agriculture and Agri‑Food Canada (AAFC). The groups warn that... Read this article online