New president for CFFO Friday, November 18, 2011 by SUSAN MANNKenilworth-area sheep producer Lorne Small is the new president of the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario.He was elected to the position at the federation’s annual convention in Waterloo Wednesday. He replaces Henry Stevens, a broiler producer from Palmerston, who didn’t seek reelection.Joining Small on the federation’s executive board are vice presidents Ted van den Hurk of Stayner and Gerald Poechman of Hanover. The four new directors on the board are: Clarence Nywening of Chatham-Kent, John Van Dyk of Perth, Richard Blyleven of Haldimand-Norfork, and Bethanee Jensen of Huron County. Stevens will serve as past president. BF Wales wins top job at Ontario's largest general farm organization Meat producers win COOL victory
US-Canada tariff uncertainty continues to concern businesses and farmers Tuesday, August 25, 2026 As of late August 2026, trade relations between Canada and the United States remain under pressure as both countries work to finalize an agreement aimed at preventing a new round of tariffs from disrupting cross-border commerce. While a temporary reprieve has been secured, uncertainty... Read this article online
Alveo partners with AgriNerds on bird flu surveillance Tuesday, August 25, 2026 Poultry producers may soon have access to a new tool designed to improve how they monitor and respond to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) threats. Alveo Technologies and AgriNerds have announced a partnership that will combine rapid on-farm molecular testing with real-time... Read this article online
OPA Secures Lambton County Site for 2027 International Plowing Match Monday, August 24, 2026 Lambton County is preparing to welcome one of Ontario agriculture’s biggest events after the Ontario Plowmen’s Association (OPA) announced it has secured a site for the 2027 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM). The event is scheduled for September 21 to 25, 2027, on... Read this article online
Grain Prices Rise as Crop Tours Raise Yield Concerns Monday, August 24, 2026 Grain markets ended the week on August 21, 2026, with a strong tone as traders assessed the latest Pro Farmer Crop Tour results, crop damage concerns across the U.S. Midwest, improving demand prospects and growing fund interest from speculative traders. During the August 21 Farms.com... Read this article online
AALP Dream Gala tops $110,000 for leadership programming Sunday, August 23, 2026 The 2026 Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) Dream Gala raised more than $110,000 to support leadership development within Ontario’s agri-food sector, according to the Rural Ontario Institute (ROI). Held at The GrandWay Events Centre in Elora, the biennial fundraising event was... Read this article online