Right to farm wins out in Michigan Tuesday, February 5, 2013 In Michigan, a Marquette County Circuit Court judge ruled that a family can continue raising 150 chickens and eight sheep on their 5.6 acre property even though it is not zoned as a farm. The state's Right to Farm law has precedence over local zoning, the judge ruled.According to a statement issued by the Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund, "Michigan's Right to Farm Act contains a broad and clear edict stating that commercial farms that conform to applicable Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practices (GAAMPs) are not subject to nuisance suits."Forsyth Township had argued the "farm" was in a "lake residential district," the most lucrative in terms of tax.According to the news release, Randy and Libby Buchler sell eggs and wool produced on the farm. The Legal Defense Fund "defends the rights and broadens the freedoms of family farms and artisan food producers while protecting consumer access to raw milk and nutrient dense foods." BF Is dog breeding operation a 'puppy mill'? North Carolina producers import record amounts of corn
Ontario farmers get boost for energy upgrades Friday, July 11, 2025 The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $3 million in the third round of the Agricultural Stewardship Initiative (ASI). This funding will help farmers improve the energy efficiency of their operations and support the long-term sustainability of the agriculture... Read this article online
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