Pork producers revive Donate a Hog program Tuesday, March 20, 2012 by BETTER FARMING STAFFOntario pork producers have revived their Donate a Hog program in support of the Ontario Association of Food Banks. Funds raised for the food banks will be used to purchase and distribute pork products for food bank clients.In a news release announcing the program, Ontario Pork chair Wilma Jeffray says the program “is an opportunity for Ontario’s pork farmers to demonstrate their commitment and generosity to our rural communities by donating towards families who are in need.”“Those living on extremely low incomes may not be able to afford to purchase pork, and the Donate A Hog program will go a long way in providing nutritious meals to families in need,” says OAFB executive director Bill Laidlaw.The Donate a Hog program, founded in 1998 by the late Elgin County pork producer Paul Mistele, has so far raised more than $90,000 to help feed hungry Ontario families, the news release said. The revived program runs until September 2012. BF Swine exporter funding more a promise kept than a promise made Report says pork exports to South Africa under threat
Rappa High-Speed Electric Fencing System Friday, June 12, 2026 Rappa has introduced its vehicle-mounted fencing solution, the Rappa Winder, to the U.S. market, offering a faster and more efficient way to install and retrieve electric fencing. The system reduces fencing time by up to 80 percent, allowing producers to deploy approximately 650... Read this article online
RDAR extends OFCAF pause to September Thursday, June 11, 2026 A non-profit organization in Alberta that supports producer-guided ag research is extending its pause on funding applications. Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR), which receives funding from the province and federal government, won’t accept new applications for the 2026 On-Farm... Read this article online
BC Boosts Poultry Farm Disease Defense Thursday, June 11, 2026 The Government of British Columbia is continuing its efforts to support poultry farmers and protect the province’s food supply. Through the Novel Tools and Technologies Program, poultry producers are receiving financial help to upgrade their barns and reduce the risk of avian... Read this article online
Harry Siemens Honored for Farm Reporting Thursday, June 11, 2026 Veteran agricultural journalist Harry Siemens has been honored with the North American Farm Reporting Excellence Award. This award recognizes his more than 50 years of service in agricultural communication across Canada and North America. The award was created by well-known U.S. farm... Read this article online
CANZA Marketplace available for farmers Thursday, June 11, 2026 A new online resource is available for farmers looking to capitalize on climate-conscious farming practices. “The Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food’s (CANZA) Marketplace is a long-term national effort to recognize and reward farmers for their stewardship efforts on their farms,”... Read this article online