Top ag story, top ag newsmaker Wednesday, December 22, 2010 by BETTER FARMING STAFFAgriculture-related protests at Queen’s Park or Parliament Hill may have been few and far between this year but 2010 has nevertheless been a momentous year for the industry here in Ontario. From the rise of the Ontario Agricultural Sustainability Coalition and Ontario Pork’s tumultuous journey to open marketing to the establishment of the Grain Farmers of Ontario, it has been a year of profound change for many of the marketing organizations that represent the province’s farmers. Our farm community has faced some tough issues circumstances too, including the provincial government’s waffling on the MicroFIT electricity generation and escalating troubles with wildlife. Then there are the sudden turn of events: duties imposed on Dutch greenhouse bell peppers; charges laid against Arlan Galbraith, Ontario’s self-styled pigeon king after more than two years of investigation. So, as 2010 draws to a close, what do you think was this year’s top story in Ontario agriculture and who is 2010’s top agriculture newsmaker in the province? Profitability and risk management top wish lists University of Guelph researcher challenges provincial ag policy
Why farmers built their own renewable energy association Friday, February 20, 2026 When renewable energy developers come knocking on rural doors, farmers often find themselves staring at 40-page leases, unfamiliar terminology, and long-term commitments that could shape their land for decades. For many, the opportunity is exciting and enticing—but also... Read this article online
Looking for a heritage machine Friday, February 20, 2026 A Brantford, Ontario area heritage organization—the Canadian Industrial Heritage Centre (CIHC)—is putting out a call to the Canadian agricultural community in hopes of locating a rare piece of machinery that helped transform grain harvesting around the world. The CIHC is preparing... Read this article online
Ontario beef farms honoured for pasture innovation and environmental stewardship Friday, February 20, 2026 Two Ontario beef operations earn top 2026 awards for pasture and environmental excellence. At the Beef Farmers of Ontario’s (BFO) 64th annual general meeting banquet in Toronto on February 18, 2026, two standout Ontario beef operations were recognized for their commitment to... Read this article online
New Leadership Team Named at OFVGA Friday, February 20, 2026 The Ontario Fruit & VegetableGrowersAssociation has announced a new leadership team following recent elections. Mike Chromczak has been selected as chair, and MatthiasOppenlaenderhas beenelectedvice chair. Chromczak brings more than a decade of industry involvement to the position.... Read this article online
Food Freedom Day 2026 - What Canada’s Grocery Costs Really Tell Us Thursday, February 19, 2026 The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) has announced that Sunday, February 8th, 2026, markedFood Freedom Day—the date by which the average Canadian household has earned enough income to cover its entire annual grocery bill. Each year, CFA analyzes how much of Canadians’... Read this article online