Provincial money for meat market, abattoir Thursday, April 14, 2011 by BETTER FARMING STAFFGreen’s Meat Market and Abattoir Ltd., RR 2, Wingham, is getting $128,250 through Ontario’s Rural Economic Development Program. The money will be used to upgrade the existing facility, install new equipment and build storage and freezer space. Planned improvements are expected to create four new jobs to add the 14 jobs that already exist at Green’s.The company hopes the improvements will increase production capacity, strengthen its food safety program, increase sales and expand the customer base for its line of pork and beef products.The province announced the grant Friday, along with another grant for Gay Lea Foods Co-operative, a food processor in Teeseewater.The co-operative will receive $984,342 to help expand its production of milk products used in infant formula, protein bars and nutritional beverages.According to the province’s new release, the company plans to increase its annual revenues by $25 million, create 20 new jobs and annually source 50 million additional litres of milk from farmers.The co-operative will also become the exclusive supplier for Chapman’s Ice Cream in Markdale. BF Organic bottled milk back on store shelves Province delays cap and trade plan
Scouting and Managing Resistant Weeds in Ontario Monday, September 1, 2025 As the growing season winds down, now is an ideal time for Ontario farmers to assess the effectiveness of their weed control strategies and prepare for the next growing year. Dr. Holly Byker, Agronomy Manager at the Ontario Crop Research Centre in Winchester, emphasizes the importance... Read this article online
Tips for first year university students Friday, August 29, 2025 The final weekend of summer is here, and students across Ontario will be returning to class next week. That includes at the University of Guelph’s Ridgetown Campus, where staff, faculty, and volunteers are preparing to welcome a new crop of first year students. “There’s definitely a... Read this article online
Sterling buckle marks 170 years at Spencerville Fair Friday, August 29, 2025 For its 170th anniversary, the Spencerville Fair is presenting a distinctive piece of Canadian silverwork that reflects nearly two centuries of agricultural tradition. The 170th Anniversary Spencerville Fair Sterling Silver Buckle was designed and handcrafted by Alex Dordevic of TRIBE, a... Read this article online
Corn and Soybean Crops Fall Short in 2025 Predicts Great Ontario Yield Tour Thursday, August 28, 2025 Ontario’s 2025 corn and soybean harvest is shaping up to be one of the most challenging in recent memory, as persistent drought and heat have pushed yields below the Agricorp 10-year average say experts and master scouts Moe Agostino and Henry Prinzen of the 2025 Great Ontario Yield Tour.... Read this article online
Global grain trade gets a shake-up: What it means for Canadian farmers Thursday, August 28, 2025 The global grain and oilseed trading industry is undergoing a major transformation—and Canadian farmers should take note. A recently published study in the September 2025 issue of discussed how the traditional dominance of a few multinational giants is giving way to a more competitive,... Read this article online