Veterans take vice president positions at OFA Monday, November 21, 2011 By BETTER FARMING STAFF Two veterans at the Ontario Federation of Agriculture’s board table will take on the role of the organization’s vice-presidents.On Tuesday, the second day of the organization’s annual meeting, held in Toronto, Don McCabe and Debra Pretty-Straathof were elected to the seats.For Lambton County’s McCabe, it’s the third time he’s been elected to the seat. It’s a first for Pretty-Straathof, who has been an OFA board director for 10 years and for the last three years has represented Arnprior, Renfrew, Lanark and Ottawa regions. McCabe and Pretty-Straathof beat Keith Currie, Simcoe County, Wayne Black from Huron County and Larry Davis from Brant County for the positions. On Tuesday afternoon, Currie was returned to his previous position as executive member. On Monday, Joe Dickenson was returned to position of Director At Large on the federation’s board. BF Dairy goat farmer earns Ontario Forage Master title Award to recognize conservation on dairy farms
Canadian farmers spotlight supply management at Ottawa event Friday, November 6, 2026 Canadian farmers from the dairy, chicken, turkey and egg sectors gathered in Ottawa this week to highlight the role supply management plays in supporting Canada’s food system and economy. The event, dubbed the Downtown Diner, was held on October 27, 2026, bringing together... Read this article online
Farming Forward in Watford scheduled for Dec. 1 Thursday, November 5, 2026 Farmers and farm families across Lambton County are invited to attend an event to hear from speakers on topics like succession planning, funding programs, ag policy, and mental health. Farming Forward, scheduled for Dec. 1 at the East Lambton Community Complex in Watford, is a joint... Read this article online
Nearly $4 Million Invested in Northern Ontario Agriculture and Food Projects Thursday, October 29, 2026 Northern Ontario farmers and agri-food businesses are receiving nearly $4 million in federal funding for projects designed to expand agricultural infrastructure, improve production efficiency and connect businesses with new markets. The federal government announced $3,817,640 in... Read this article online
Grain Growers of Canada Appoints Kate Sauser as Interim Executive Director Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Canada's national grain farmer organization has appointed an interim leader as it continues its advocacy work on behalf of producers across the country. Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) announced that Kate Sauser has been appointed Interim Executive Director effective October 14, 2026,... Read this article online
Canadian Food & AgTech Innovation Challenge Launches with $150,000 Prize Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Canadian innovators working on the next generation of agricultural and food technologies have a new opportunity to bring their ideas to market. Verdex Capital and XPRIZE Canada Hub have launched the Food & AgTech Innovation Challenge, a competition designed to identify technologies... Read this article online