Two winners for Egg Farmers' New Entrant program Wednesday, November 20, 2013 by MATT MCINTOSH Luc and Marloes Mulder of Chatsworth Ontario, and Kelly and Lisa Linton of Lakeside Ontario are the recipients of this year's New Entrant Quota Loan Pool program. The program is run by Egg Farmers of Ontario, and is designed to encourage farmers to enter the egg industry. "It takes a lot of capital to start producing eggs, and the New Entrant program is designed to help alleviate some of the upfront quota costs," says Bill Mitchell, director of public affairs at Egg Farmers of Ontario. “We invite all interested farmers to apply." The program lends up to 10,000 quota units to each winner, and works on a 1:2 ratio. That is, for every quota unit purchased by the new producer, the program lends two. After one decade, that loan is paid back to Egg Farmers of Ontario at 10 per cent of the loan cost per year for 10 years. Applicants have to meet certain requirements in order to be eligible for the program, such as being a permanent resident of Ontario and not holding quota in any other supply-managed sector. Mitchell says this year's program was significant because, unlike the past two years, two winners were selected instead of one. "The quality of the applications was great; our selection committee had a hard time narrowing things down," he says. BF Information sharing would help apple farmers target consumers From flying high to roasted pigeon
Demco-Welker Farms Collab Delivers Big Buddy Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Demco recently introduced the Big Buddy grain cart, a product of collaboration with Big Equipment, the makers of Big Bud tractors, Titan Tires, and the well-known Montana-based Welker Farms. The project began when the Welker family decided to rebuild and modify their iconic Big Bud... Read this article online
New MacDon FD2 Plus Draper Header Monday, October 27, 2025 Case IH continues to expand its innovative harvest equipment lineup with the launch of the MacDon FD2 Plus Draper Header, a new series designed to provide farmers with smoother, cleaner, and more efficient harvesting. Available in multiple widths — 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, and even 61... Read this article online
Lots of news from the Ontario Pork Congress Monday, October 27, 2025 The Ontario Pork Congress (OPC) took place on October 20, 2020, at the Arden Park Hotel in Stratford, Ontario, with over 50 attendees. At the event, Arnold Drung, President of Conestoga Meats, was honoured with the . Drung has been a dedicated supporter of the OPC for over 23... Read this article online
Free Tools to Power Up Your Farm’s Digital Life in Canada Wednesday, October 22, 2025 For many Canadian farm families, the internet has become as vital as a tractor or combine. It is how producers manage precision planting, monitor commodity prices, check weather forecasts, pay bills and stay connected with suppliers and customers. However, fast and reliable broadband remains out... Read this article online
Precision Harvesting with HeadSight and TrueSight Tuesday, October 21, 2025 Modern harvesting relies heavily on precision and smart technology, and new systems for head height control and steering are making sure you are not leaving bushels in the field. These innovations ensure efficient crop collection, protect equipment, and reduce operator fatigue during... Read this article online