Wind and solar projects announced Tuesday, July 5, 2011 by BETTER FARMING STAFFThe Liberal provincial government has announced 25 new, large-scale feed-in tariff (FIT) wind and solar projects that promise to create enough electricity to power 280,000 homes and attract about $3 billion in new private sector investment to the province.The Liberals are also trumpeting in a news release that “Ontario’s clean energy economy continues to grow, creating 5,000 new jobs.” The 25 projects will not face capacity problems that have blocked many who want to get into the FIT and smaller microFIT programs. The new wind and solar producers will be brought on line through the Bruce to Milton reinforcement transmission project, the largest in Ontario in 20 years. They are located in Tiverton, Woodstock, Strathroy, Seaforth, Paisley and Zurich. The FIT contract offers include 14 wind projects in the Bruce area that will produce 750 megawatts of power. There are five more wind projects west of London totaling 268.4 megawatts and six solar projects totaling 27.5 megawatts.The announcement takes place against a backdrop of a fall provincial election and a threat by the Conservatives to axe the FIT program if they are elected. There are also a number of wind project critics who say they are bad for the health of those living in the shadow of the giant turbines. BF Cutting red tape a top priority for Canadian agriculture Canadian organic growers obtain direct access to European market
Be ready for your next flat tire Friday, May 30, 2025 By Braxten Breen Farms.com Intern The Andersen Hitches Rapid Jack is a three-in-one tool - a tire jack -- that can also be used as a post block or a wheel chock. Its main purpose is to help change tires on trailers, and this cool tool is made in the USA. It is an innovative Tire Jack... Read this article online
An Ontario Foodbelt? Two MPPs want to see it happen Friday, May 30, 2025 Ontario has a Greenbelt and a Whitebelt, and if two MPPs are successful with a piece of legislation the province’s future will include a Foodbelt. Green Party of Ontario Leader Mike Schreiner (Guelph) and independent MPP Bobbi Ann Brady (Haldimand-Norfolk) tabled Bill 21, the Protect Our... Read this article online
Livestock Research Innovation Corporation welcomes new board members Thursday, May 29, 2025 Two new board directors have joined the leadership of Livestock Research Innovation Corporation (LRIC). Mohamad Yaghi with Farm Credit Canada (FCC) and Sonya Fiorini from Burnbrae Farms both fill appointed director positions on the LRIC board. Yaghi replaces Franco Naccarato from Meat and... Read this article online
Canadian Farm Income Sees Sharp Decline Thursday, May 29, 2025 In 2024, Canadian farmers experienced a significant financial setback, with realized net income dropping by $3.3 billion, or 25.9%, to $9.4 billion according to Statistics Canada. This marks the steepest percentage decrease since 2018. When cannabis is excluded, the drop stands at... Read this article online
Did you Know you can Experience IPM 2025 in the Comfort of Your RV? Thursday, May 29, 2025 The International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM) is making a grand return to Niagara this fall for the first time in nearly a century. Visitors can now stay close to the excitement by booking a spot at the official IPM 2025 RV Park. Located just steps away from the main action, the... Read this article online