West Grey plant gets federal boost Monday, January 3, 2011 It wasn't just about the money when Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada when it delivered $70,000 to a beef processor near Durham in Grey County, late last month. Local MP Larry Miller made the announcement at West Grey Premium Beef. The company, which claims to source its beef mostly from farms within 50 miles of its plant, will use the assistance to buy new meat processing equipment to expand its production capacity, achieve federal inspection status, and sell beyond provincial borders. BF Winery plans production expansion New regs do little to quell renewable energy debate
CFIA Extends Higher Zinc Limit for Piglet Feed During Review Wednesday, October 21, 2026 The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced it will maintain the current interim maximum zinc level of 3,000 milligrams per kilogram in starter swine feeds while it reviews new scientific and technical information submitted by Canada's pork sector. The decision delays a... 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
Ontario invests $6.1 million in northern agriculture projects Friday, October 16, 2026 The Ontario government is investing more than $6.1 million in 14 agricultural projects across Northern Ontario in an effort to improve farm productivity, support rural communities, and strengthen the province’s food production capacity. The funding is being provided through the Northern... Read this article online
Win Tickets to See Cows Come Home at the Hamilton Film Festival Friday, October 16, 2026 Farms.com and Advancing Women in Agriculture and Agri-Food Conference are offering agriculture enthusiasts, rural residents, and film fans a chance to attend a special screening of at the Hamilton Film Festival. Five lucky winners will each receive a pair of tickets to the Saturday,... Read this article online