Two candidates in the running to replace outgoing CFFO president Thursday, November 3, 2011 by SUSAN MANNTwo vice presidents of the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario are vying for the president’s position to replace Henry Stevens who isn’t seeking re-election.The two are: Gerald Poechman, an egg, beef and cash crop farmer from near Hanover, and Lorne Small, a sheep producer from the Kenilworth area. A third candidate, Glen Duff of Rockwood, was nominated but he declined.Ted van den Hurk, a broiler and turkey producer from near Stayner, has been acclaimed as vice president. Nominations for the president and two vice president spots closed at the provincial council meeting Oct. 26. Whoever isn’t successful in getting the president’s spot will get the remaining vice president’s position, says general manager John Clement.The presidential election will be held Nov. 16 at the federation’s convention at St. George Banquet Hall in Waterloo. The theme is ‘Building a Better Agriculture Through Sustainable Profits.’ Delegates from the federation’s district associations plus the executive board members attend the convention and vote for the president and vice presidents.Director elections are held during the afternoon of the convention. Nominations for directors don’t close until noon on the day of the convention. Delegates elect four directors. BF Urban agriculture resource proves popular Chicken farm appeals financial penalties
First Northern Cohort Joins Ontario Vet Program Thursday, September 4, 2025 This September, the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) at the University of Guelph welcomed its inaugural Northern Cohort of 20 students through the Collaborative Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program (CDVMP). This initiative, created in partnership with Lakehead University, marks a milestone... Read this article online
Manitoba Farmers Defend Their Whisky Roots Amid Ontario Backlash Thursday, September 4, 2025 As most reader will know by now, on August 28, beverage alcohol giant Diageo announced it will be closing its Amherstburg, Ontario bottling plant. Located just 25 kilometres from the nearest U.S. border crossing, the company says the decision is part of a strategy to streamline its supply... Read this article online
Global grain trade gets a shake-up: What it means for Canadian farmers Tuesday, September 2, 2025 The global grain and oilseed trading industry is undergoing a major transformation—and Canadian farmers should take note. A recently published study in the September 2025 issue of discussed how the traditional dominance of a few multinational giants is giving way to a more competitive,... Read this article online
Canadian Farmers Face Weaker Soybean Yields Ahead Tuesday, September 2, 2025 Statistics Canada forecasts that Canadian soybean production will decline in 2025, reflecting weaker yields across major producing provinces. Nationally, output is projected to fall by 7.3% year over year to 7.0 million tonnes. The decline is linked to a drop in yields, which are expected... Read this article online
Canadian Corn Outlook Shows Mixed Regional Trends Tuesday, September 2, 2025 Statistics Canada projects Canadian corn-for-grain production to grow slightly in 2025, despite drier-than-normal weather and high temperatures that have pressured yields. National production is forecast to rise 1.4% year over year to 15.6 million tonnes. This gain comes from higher... Read this article online