Sidebar 4: The VQA Act Tuesday, March 3, 2009 The VQA Act of 1999 Regulates Vintner Quality Alliance Wines:Made from 100 per cent Ontario grown grapes of approved varieties with 85 per cent grown in a single vintage on the label and meeting a minimum sugar level.Designated VQA: 100 per cent Ontario grown grapes, only from approved Vitis vinifera varieties and at least 85 per cent from a single designated area. Minimum 85 per cent grown from a single vintage indicated on the label. Focus on the Environment: A return to basics with biochar Sidebar 3: The Big Wineries
OFA celebrates student success and leadership with scholarships and a new award Wednesday, November 26, 2025 Photo back row (from left): David Thornton of EDF Power Solutions, OFA Zone 9 Director Mark Reusser, OFA Zone 10 Director Steve Brackenridge, and OFA Zone 8 Director Andrea McCoy-Naperstkow. Front row (from left), four of the six winners: Heidi McFadden, Clayton Devitt, Kate Normet, and... Read this article online
Grain Farmers of Ontario invests in future leaders with 2025 Legacy Scholarships Monday, November 24, 2025 Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO), the province’s largest commodity organization representing 28,000 barley, corn, oat, soybean, and wheat farmers, has announced the nine recipients of its . Each student will receive $5,000 to support their studies at accredited post-secondary... Read this article online
Kubota BX23S - Your Farm’s MVP Monday, November 24, 2025 The Kubota BX23S stands out as a powerful and efficient compact tractor designed to meet the needs of farmers. As part of Kubota’s trusted BX Series, this model serves as a dedicated tractor loader backhoe, offering superior strength and versatility for a wide range of... Read this article online
Titan XC marks 100 million acres treated, driving fertilizer efficiency for farmers Friday, November 21, 2025 Loveland Products, Inc. has announced that , its leading fertilizer biocatalyst, has now been applied to more than 100 million acres across North America since its introduction in 2013. The achievement underscores ’s long-standing role in helping farmers improve nutrient efficiency... Read this article online
Winter Farm Meeting with Keynote and Networking Friday, November 21, 2025 The Grey Soil & Crop AGM and Winter Meeting , as well as Social Tradeshow will take place on December 18, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Bognor Community Centre in Bognor, Ontario. The evening format is new this year, offering participants a warm and welcoming environment to connect... Read this article online