The Queen of Egypt would not have been amused Monday, December 6, 2010 A co-op store in Maleny, Australia, might have been able to get away with selling unpasteurized Cleopatra's Bath Milk, produced on a local farm, as a cosmetic product if it hadn't been offered for sale in the same refrigerator as organic pasteurized milk, and at the same price, too. A Queensland Health officer bought the raw milk but not the bath product sales pitch – and neither did the judge. Maple Street Co-op, charged with misleading the public, was fined $2,500 in October.According to the Sunshine Coast Daily, the co-op's general manager was relieved because a fine could have run to tens of thousands of dollars. A local health official was disappointed because the product contained bacteria that could have harmed consumers, at least those who drank it. Sale of unpasteurized milk is banned in Queensland under the state's Food Production Safety Act 2000. BF Americans aim to meet European (and Canadian) standards Canadians can live with noisy chip bags
OFA viewpoint on growing future farmers Monday, May 12, 2025 Agriculture is arguably among the most important industries we have. Not only is it one of the biggest sectors of the Ontario and Canadian economies, but it’s also fundamental to our very existence. After all, everyone has to eat—and in Ontario, we’re luckier than most in the wide... Read this article online
Protecting Plant Health Supports All Life Monday, May 12, 2025 Healthy plants are vital to the survival and well-being of people, animals, and nature. They clean the air, support biodiversity, and are the foundation of food and economic systems. On May 12, Canadians celebrate International Day of Plant Health. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)... Read this article online
V6 Agronomy Joins Port of Johnstown Deal Monday, May 12, 2025 V6 Agronomy has partnered with the Port of Johnstown (100 kilometres south of Ottawa) to build a national fertilizer hub. This long-term collaboration should support Canada’s food security, reduce input costs for farmers, and modernize the fertilizer supply chain using clean... Read this article online
Mother’s Day Q&A with Anna McCutcheon Thursday, May 8, 2025 Mother’s Day is only a few days away (that’s another reminder), and this week Farms.com has connected with moms in ag for their thoughts on motherhood, its challenges, and how being a parent has changed them. Anna McCutcheon (AM) and her husband Mark are the first generation on their... Read this article online
Looking for the Perfect Mother’s Day Gift for Women who work in Agriculture? Thursday, May 8, 2025 Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to show appreciation for the incredible women in agriculture than by supporting products and services created by women in agriculture? Whether she’s managing livestock, growing crops, running a farm-based business—or all of... Read this article online