Nominations sought for ag awards Thursday, November 1, 2012 by SUSAN MANN On-farm innovators are once again invited to apply for the Premier’s Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence program. Applications are being accepted now and are due by 5 p.m. on Jan. 18, 2013. Since the award program started five years ago more than 1,000 applications have been received highlighting on-farm innovations. Ontario’s agriculture ministry says in a press release the premier’s award encourages the development of rural communities. It recognizes farms, agri-food processors and agri-food organizations that add value to existing products, create jobs and drive economic growth. Up to 45 regional awards are handed out across the province at local award ceremonies with recipients getting $5,000 each. There is also one Premier’s Award of $75,000, a Minister’s Award of $50,000 and three Leaders in Innovation awards of $25,000 each. Those awards are handed out at a ceremony during the Premier’s annual Agri-Food Summit in the fall. Applications are open to farmers, processors or agri-food related organizations. Additional information, guidelines and application forms are available at the Ontario agriculture ministry website. BF Federal food safety bill reaches final stages CFIA study shows most food complied with chemical residue and metals limits
How Busch turned bales into advertising dollars for farmers Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Busch is taking a different approach to advertising in rural Canada by moving marketing dollars from city billboards directly into farmers’ fields. The brand’s new “Baleboard” campaign transforms hay bales into oversized six-pack displays inspired by Busch’s limited-edition Farmer’s Pack.... Read this article online
Great Ontario Yield Tour Seeks Volunteer Farm Fields as Final Crop Tour Events Approach Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Ontario farmers have an opportunity to help shape one of the province's most closely watched crop assessments as the Farms.com Great Ontario Yield Tour prepares for another season of field scouting and yield forecasting. The annual tour is currently seeking volunteer farmers who are... Read this article online
Canada Opens Interprovincial Alcohol Sales Monday, July 27, 2026 A major change to Canada's internal marketplace is set to create new opportunities for wineries, breweries and distilleries after nine provinces signed a landmark agreement allowing direct-to-consumer sales of alcoholic beverages across participating jurisdictions. The deal is being hailed... Read this article online
Ontario Spinach is a Relatively Small Crop for the Province Monday, July 27, 2026 Canadians are eating more fresh leafy greens than ever, and spinach continues to be one of the most popular choices in salads,smoothiesand prepared foods– but it islikely notCanadian. Spinach production is highly concentrated in a small number of growing regions across North America.... Read this article online
Ontario Grows Most of the Nation's Celery Friday, July 24, 2026 When Canadians reach for a stalk of celery at the grocery store, there is a good chance it began its journey on an Ontario farm. While celery occupies only a small share of Canada's overall vegetable acreage, the crop continues to play an important role in the country's fresh... Read this article online