Volunteer award winners recognized for work in agriculture Wednesday, April 18, 2012 by SUSAN MANNTwo people involved in promoting the agricultural industry, James Farry of Dunnville and Janette Hammell of Dobbinton, are among this year’s six recipients of the Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers.They received their award at a ceremony at Queen’s Park in Toronto Tuesday afternoon as part of National Volunteer Week (April 15 to 22). It was presented by Ontario Lieutenant Governor David C. Onley and Citizenship and Immigration Minister Charles Sousa.Farry promotes the importance of organic and sustainable farming. He supports the Let’s Eat Right Dunnville program and is part of the Shared Harvest Community Farm and Education Centre. The program provides fresh produce for families and the local food bank, it says in an Ontario government press release.Hammell teaches kids the importance of agriculture and sustainability and also coordinates the local volunteer-run soccer league, which has almost 300 participants of all ages. She was Bruce County’s 2010 Queen of the Furrow, a title bestowed on her by the Bruce County Plowmen’s Association.The Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers is the highest honour a young person can achieve in the province. It was first presented in 1999 and to date 111 young volunteers have received their medal. The award honours youth between 15 and 24 years old for being leaders and innovators.Neither Farry nor Hammell could be reached for comment. BF Ontario ministries consider water regulation changes Feds wipe out co-operative development support
Shell Rotella’s SuperTractors competition Thursday, September 18, 2025 Farmers put in long hours and endless dedication to feed and support their communities, and Shell Rotella is proud to spotlight these farmers with the fifth annual competition. Coinciding with —Sunday, October 12, 2025—the virtual event invites farmers across North America to share... Read this article online
Ontario Ag Minister Jones urges Farmers to Lean on Available Supports—Financial and Emotional! Thursday, September 18, 2025 Farms.com recently chatted with Ontario Agriculture Minister Trevor Jones about the drought impacting many farmers in Eastern Ontario. Read the article: Corn and Soybean Crops Fall Short in 2025 Predicts Great Ontario Yield Tour. The Ag Minister, who grew up on a small farm, met this... Read this article online
Tips to Protect Farmers from Silent Killer Gases Thursday, September 18, 2025 Farms contain hidden dangers from hazardous gases that can quickly become deadly for people and animals. These gases collect in confined spaces such as silos, manure storages, anaerobic digesters, and grain bins where ventilation is poor. Common gases include nitrogen dioxide, hydrogen... Read this article online
Festival of Guest Nations returns to Leamington Thursday, September 18, 2025 On Sunday, September 14, 2025, Seacliff Park in Leamington, Ontario, will come alive with music, food, and celebration as the Festival of Guest Nations returns to honour the migrant worker communities who play a vital role in Essex County’s agricultural economy. With more than 20 years... Read this article online
Ontario’s most problematic weed -- Canada Fleabane Cuts Corn and Soybean Yields Wednesday, September 17, 2025 At the , Dr. Peter Sikkema of the University of Guelph highlighted the persistent challenge of Canada fleabane, one of Ontario’s most problematic weeds. Once easily controlled with glyphosate, the weed has now developed resistance not only to glyphosate but also to multiple herbicide... Read this article online