Chicken Farmers announce executive Thursday, March 24, 2011 by BETTER FARMING STAFFDavid Fuller, has been re-elected chair of the Chicken Farmers of Canada (CFC), a position he has held since 1999. A farmer from Blomidon, Nova Scotia, Fuller has been with the CFC board since 1996.Dave Janzen, from Abbotsford, B.C., was elected first vice-chair He has represented British Columbia at CFC meetings as a director since 2006.Martin Dufresne, representing the province of Quebec, was elected to the position of second vice-chair and Adrian Rehorst, from Teeswater, ON, will be the executive committee's member-at-large for 2011. He represents the farmers of Region 1 on the Ontario chicken board.The organization represents Canada’s 2,800 chicken farmers. BF Veal, goat, rabbit producers to meet Megaquarry opposition grows
Strategies to Optimize Market Returns in Ontario Monday, September 15, 2025 Berkley Fedorchuk, grain marketing specialist with Hensall Co-op in Southwestern Ontario, recently shared insights into the current corn market and strategies for forward marketing during his presentation at the . With a focus on the Ontario and Eastern Canadian grain sectors,... Read this article online
From Plows to Plates - The 2025 International Plowing Match Returns to Niagara Friday, September 12, 2025 For the first time since 1926, the International Plowing Match & Rural Expo (IPM) is returning to the Niagara Region Setpember 16 to 20. Set to take place in West Lincoln, the 106th edition of this iconic event will run under the theme “,” celebrating the deep roots and fresh flavours of... Read this article online
Festival of Guest Nations returns to Leamington Friday, September 12, 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
York Region launching new Agri-Food Startup Program Thursday, September 11, 2025 A new program in York Region is designed to help entrepreneurs find their footing in the food space. The 14-week hybrid Agri-Food Start-up Program partners entrepreneurs with local organizations like the Foodpreneur Lab, Syzl, York Region Food Network, and the Chippewas of Georgina Island... Read this article online
Corn and Soybean Diseases Spread This Season Wednesday, September 10, 2025 As reported on the OMAFRA website fieldcropnews.com, as well as in previous articles by Farms.com, the 2025 growing season is nearing its end with corn and soybean farmers in Ontario and the U.S. Corn Belt facing disease challenges that reflect changing weather conditions. For corn, two... Read this article online