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
Ontario invests $6.1 million in northern agriculture projects Friday, October 16, 2026 The Ontario government is investing more than $6.1 million in 14 agricultural projects across Northern Ontario in an effort to improve farm productivity, support rural communities, and strengthen the province’s food production capacity. The funding is being provided through the Northern... Read this article online
Win Tickets to See Cows Come Home at the Hamilton Film Festival Friday, October 16, 2026 Farms.com and Advancing Women in Agriculture and Agri-Food Conference are offering agriculture enthusiasts, rural residents, and film fans a chance to attend a special screening of at the Hamilton Film Festival. Five lucky winners will each receive a pair of tickets to the Saturday,... Read this article online
Ontario Invests $22 Million to Create New Export Opportunities for Ontario food products Wednesday, October 14, 2026 The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing nearly $22 million to help farmers and food processors expand into new markets, increase sales and strengthen the province's food supply chain. The funding is being provided through the Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency... Read this article online
Canada and Ontario invest $22 million to support agri-food exports Wednesday, October 14, 2026 The federal and Ontario governments are investing nearly $22 million to help more than 130 agri-food businesses expand into domestic and international markets, strengthen production capacity, and improve the long-term resilience of the sector. Announced October 13, 2026, in Waterloo,... Read this article online
Ontario Farmer Wins YEN Highest Winter Wheat Yield Monday, October 12, 2026 The Great Lakes Yield Enhancement Network (YEN) has announced its winners for the 2025-26 season, recognizing farmers in Ontario and Michigan for their outstanding winter wheat yields and ability to achieve their crops' yield potential. The program is supported by the Michigan Wheat... Read this article online