New organization elects board Thursday, April 19, 2012 by SUSAN MANNA slate of 12 people were elected to the board of Farm & Food Care Ontario at the organization’s inaugural meeting Tuesday in Waterloo.The at large directors are: Bruce Christie of Nutreco Canada Inc. and Heather Copeland of Grober Inc., both elected to two-year terms, along with Lianne Appleby of Hendrix Genetics and Ed Scharringa of the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario, who were both elected to one-year terms.The livestock representatives are: John Maaskant of Chicken Farmers of Ontario and Beth Clark of Ontario Pork, who were both elected to two-year terms in addition to Gerald Rollins of the Ontario Cattlemen’s Association and Murray Shrek of Dairy Farmers of Ontario, who were both elected to one-year terms.The crop representatives are: Larry Lynn of Grain Farmers of Ontario and Joe Hickson of the Ontario Seed Growers’ Association, both elected to two-year terms. The other two are: Jim Poel of the Ontario Processing Vegetable Growers’ Association and Marinus Bakker of the Ontario Bean Producers’ Marketing Board, who were elected to one-year terms.There were electoral races in all three categories. The executive will be elected at the first board meeting sometime in May. A date for that meeting hasn’t been set yet. BF Council introduces new fee for on-farm food safety audits Glyphosate resistance spreads in southwestern Ontario
Grape Growers 40th Annual Celebrity Luncheon has Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser Thursday, July 17, 2025 The Grape Growers of Ontario’s marks the opening of the by showcasing Canadian personalities and celebrating the annual grape harvest. This year, in partnership with Meridian Credit Union, Ontario’s largest credit union and the third largest in Canada, the Grape Growers of Ontario... Read this article online
Ontario Funds 28 Agri Food Research Projects Thursday, July 17, 2025 Ontario has announced $5.4 million in funding for 28 innovative research projects at the University of Guelph, aiming to protect farmers, enhance the food supply chain, and foster environmental sustainability. This investment comes from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness... Read this article online
Boost Crop Yields with Smart Fertilization Thursday, July 17, 2025 Soil testing is a valuable tool for managing crop nutrition, especially in Ontario where nutrient levels play a crucial role in crop yields. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFA), fertilizer recommendations based on soil test results can vary depending on... Read this article online
HJV Equipment Now Full-Line PTx Trimble Dealer Thursday, July 17, 2025 HJV Equipment is thrilled to announce its designation as a full-line PTx Trimble dealer. This strategic move enhances the company’s capability to offer advanced precision agriculture technology, catering to the growing needs of modern farmers. As part of this expansion, HJV Equipment... Read this article online
Ontario Tender Fruit Season off to a Strong Start Monday, July 14, 2025 Ontario's 2025 tender fruit and table grape season is off to a promising start reports the Ontario Tender Fruit and Fresh Grape Growers. While the weather may be too hot for some farmers, it has has been ideal for producing a sweet and juicy crop. A cooler-than-usual spring delayed the... Read this article online