Farmers rally to oppose solar power on prime farmland Sunday, February 8, 2009 © AgMedia Inc.by BETTER FARMING STAFFMore than 100 farmers and media representatives attended a press conference on a snow-covered farm field west of St. Eugene, Ont. today as part of an ongoing effort to halt a proposed solar plant planned by Solaris Energy Partners Inc. on a nearby farm.The farmers, backed by the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, argue that solar plants don't belong on prime farmland. They have erected signs opposing the project over a wide area surrounding the proposed plant.The municipality of East Hawkesbury has enacted an interim control bylaw, effectively delaying construction. Solaris has filed an appeal to the Ontario Municipal board which is scheduled to be heard in March.Read the March issue of Better Farming magazine for further details on this issue and watch this website for breaking news on the Solaris project as it happens. $6 billion mad cow case moves ahead Federal budget breathes new life into Brussels beef packing plant idea
Woolwich Farmland Fight - Petition Urges Council to Protect Prime Ontario Agricultural Land Monday, August 17, 2026 A proposal to redesignate 107acres of agricultural land in Woolwich Township for employment and industrial development is drawing increasing opposition from residents and farmland advocates who say the project would come at the expense of valuable farmland and the region's agricultural... Read this article online
Gay Lea Expands Dairy Plant for Protein Demand Monday, August 17, 2026 Gay Lea Foods has announced an investment of more than $200 million to expand its dairy manufacturing facility in Toronto, Ontario. The project is designed to increase production capacity and help meet the rising demand for high-protein dairy products, including cottage cheese. The... Read this article online
2026 Great Ontario Yield Tour Early Reports Show Strong Corn and Soybean Potential Monday, August 17, 2026 Ontario's annual Great Ontario Yield Tour is underway, and early reports are painting a generally optimistic picture for the province's 2026 corn and soybean crop. However, Great Ontario Yield Tour scouts have also highlighted regional challenges. The 11th Annual Great Ontario Yield... Read this article online
How Busch turned bales into advertising dollars for farmers Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Busch is taking a different approach to advertising in rural Canada by moving marketing dollars from city billboards directly into farmers’ fields. The brand’s new “Baleboard” campaign transforms hay bales into oversized six-pack displays inspired by Busch’s limited-edition Farmer’s Pack.... Read this article online
Niagara farm groups seek support following flood damage Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Three of Niagara's leading agricultural organizations are urging governments to provide targeted support to growers following a series of severe rainfall events that have caused widespread flooding across the region. According to a joint statement from Flowers Canada, Grape Growers... Read this article online