Ontario agriculture sage recognized Thursday, April 17, 2014 by MATT MCINTOSH Fifty years of dedication to Ontario agriculture has earned Terry Daynard, a Guelph area farmer, the Farm and Food Care Champion award. “I was overwhelmed and humbled by it,” says Daynard. “I’m very grateful for the award.” Contributed photo: Bruce Christie (left) of Farm & Food Care Ontario presents the annual Champion award to Terry Daynard. Daynard currently operates a small cash crop farm outside Guelph, but has served as a professor and assistant dean for the Ontario Agricultural College, as well as, for almost 20 years, the Ontario Corn Producers Association’s chief of staff. According to a press release published by Farm and Food Care on April 16, the annual award is given to individuals, organizations, and businesses that have “helped to inform the public and the agri-food industry about animal agriculture.” In the press release, Gord Surgeoner, president of Ontario Agri-Food Technologies, says Daynard played a crucial role in developing the Ontario Environmental Farm Plan. He also credits Daynard with having a hand in writing the Our Farm Environmental Agenda. “The Our Farm Environmental Agenda came about in the early 1990s when a number of groups were looking at farming and environmental issues” says Daynard. “A lot of things grew out of the agenda.” More recently, the press release says, Daynard has started writing an online blog and has entered the world of Twitter. “He has done much to communicate the value of scientifically-based technologies when used properly and fostered many discussions on sustainability for the future,” says Surgeoner in the press release. Daynard was nominated for the award by Ontario Agri-Food Technologies, and it was presented to him at Farm and Food Care’s annual meeting on April 16. BF 'Conflict of interest' motion slows sheep nabbing case Gap between export and import of high-value agricultural goods increases
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Swede midge and cabbageworm found in Ontario canola Thursday, July 10, 2025 As reported on the OMAFA website fieldcropnews.com, Ontario canola crops are at various growth stages, ranging from seedling to full bloom depending on planting time and region. Winter canola is now fully podded, and harvest is expected to begin soon in Essex and other southern... Read this article online
Early Career Research Award supports two Guelph research initiatives Friday, July 4, 2025 The was presented to two University of Guelph researchers at the recently held Livestock Research Innovation Corporation (LRIC) symposium. Dr. Kelsey Spence received $40,000 towards her work in on-farm biosecurity research, and Dr. Sam Workenhe was awarded $60,000 to further his... Read this article online
Grape Growers 40th Annual Celebrity Luncheon has Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser Friday, July 4, 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 crops respond to summer heat Wednesday, July 2, 2025 According to the OMAFA Field Crop News team, Ontario field crops are showing rapid development as summer-like temperatures have dominated late June early July. The warm spell has accelerated growth and helped reduce the heat unit deficit from a cool spring. Corn fields have seen a burst... Read this article online