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
Inside the Collapse of Monette Farms and What It Signals for Big Agriculture Friday, May 8, 2026 The restructuring of Monette Farms is raising hard questions about how large is too large in modern agriculture—and whether today’s risk tools are keeping up. (Read the article: Monette Farms Seeks Court Protection as Mega-Farm Restructures Amid Financial Pressures) For years, Monette... Read this article online
Ontario Grain Farmers Open 2026 Legacy Scholarship Friday, May 8, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2026 Grain Farmers of Ontario Legacy Scholarship which supports students pursuingpost-secondaryeducation related to the future of Ontario’s grain andagrifood industry. The program aims to encourage education and leadership development among young people... Read this article online
Grain Bin Emergencies Turn Deadly in Seconds, but Training Can Save Lives Thursday, May 7, 2026 Would you know what to do if someone you loved was trapped in a grain bin? The reality is sobering. Compared to a flowing mass of grain, a person is only several bushels in volume. When grain begins moving, escape becomes nearly impossible. In most cases of full grain engulfment,... Read this article online
Applications open for GFO 2026 Legacy Scholarship Thursday, May 7, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2026 Grain Farmers of Ontario , an annual program designed to support students pursuing post‑secondary education that contributes to the future of the province’s grain and agri‑food industries. Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) represents 28,000... Read this article online
Farmland Rents Lag Land Values Thursday, May 7, 2026 Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has released a new economic analysis highlighting a growing gap between farmland values and rental rates across the country, a trend that will likely reshape expansion decisions for Canadian producers. According to the analysis, Canada’s average farmland... Read this article online