Three candidates vie for Region 1 seat on DFO board Friday, February 28, 2014 by SUSAN MANN Three dairy farmers have thrown their hat into the ring to be the representative for Region 1 on the Dairy Farmers of Ontario board. They are: Charles Goubau of Lefaivre, Bart Rÿke of Hammond and Peter Van Sleeuwen of Lancaster. Nominations closed on Feb. 24 and candidates have until March 7 to withdraw from the by-election. Dairy Farmers is holding the by-election for Region 1 (Ottawa-Carleton Region, Township of Cumberland, Glengarry, Prescott and Russell counties) after the previous board member, Ron Versteeg, resigned at the annual meeting in January for personal reasons. His resignation was effective as of the annual meeting. The board member for Region 3 (Frontenac, Grenville, Lanark, Leeds and Renfrew counties) Henry Oosterhof is temporarily representing the Region 1 farmers on the board until the new board member is elected. Mail-in ballots will be sent to all licensed dairy farmers in Region 1 by March 18 and completed ballots must be returned to Dairy Farmers postmarked no later than April 8. Ballots postmarked after that date won’t be counted. BF Lake Erie report outlines recommendations to reduce phosphorus loading Report proposes supply management limits Canadian dairy farmers' ability to grow
Buying a horse? How to protect yourself from fraud and hidden health issues Tuesday, November 11, 2025 Buying a horse is a major investment for farmers and equine enthusiasts alike. Whether for work, breeding, or recreation, the process often involves trust between buyer and seller. Unfortunately, that trust can sometimes be misplaced. Cases of horses sold with undisclosed... Read this article online
Top Ontario Farms Win 2025 Excellence Awards Tuesday, November 11, 2025 The Ontario government celebrated the 2025 Excellence in Agriculture Awards, recognizing 12 outstanding winners and seven honourable mentions whose work strengthens the province’s $51 billion agri-food industry. These awards highlight leadership, innovation, and sustainability across... Read this article online
AgCareers hosts Ontario summit on hiring retention and rewards Tuesday, November 11, 2025 AgCareers is set to host the new AgTalent Summit on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, in Mississauga, Ontario. This one-day event will unite agricultural managers, HR professionals, business owners, associations, government representatives, and thought leaders to explore the future of workforce... Read this article online
Philippines and Ontario Foster Pork Ties Tuesday, November 11, 2025 Ontario Pork recently welcomed a delegation from the Philippines Department of Agriculture, marking an important step in promoting global collaboration in the livestock sector. The visit aimed to exchange insights about pork production, animal health, and the ongoing innovations within... Read this article online
Updates to Case IH RB566 Round Baler Friday, November 7, 2025 The Case IH RB566 round baler has been redesigned with a strong focus on serviceability, dependability, and efficiency, offering farmers a more advanced and reliable baling experience. According to Brian Williams, livestock product specialist with Case IH, the latest improvements... Read this article online