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
Titan XC marks 100 million acres treated, driving fertilizer efficiency for farmers Friday, November 21, 2025 Loveland Products, Inc. has announced that , its leading fertilizer biocatalyst, has now been applied to more than 100 million acres across North America since its introduction in 2013. The achievement underscores ’s long-standing role in helping farmers improve nutrient efficiency... Read this article online
Winter Farm Meeting with Keynote and Networking Friday, November 21, 2025 The Grey Soil & Crop AGM and Winter Meeting , as well as Social Tradeshow will take place on December 18, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Bognor Community Centre in Bognor, Ontario. The evening format is new this year, offering participants a warm and welcoming environment to connect... Read this article online
Buying a horse? How to protect yourself from fraud and hidden health issues Thursday, November 20, 2025 Buying a horse is a major investment for farmers and equine enthusiasts alike. Whether for work, breeding, or recreation, the process often involves trust between buyer and seller. Unfortunately, that trust can sometimes be misplaced. Cases of horses sold with undisclosed... Read this article online
Ont. farmer raises money for employees affected by Hurricane Melissa Thursday, November 20, 2025 An Ontario farmer collected donations to support members of his staff affected by Hurricane Melissa. Brad Raymont employs nine migrant workers from Jamaica to help harvest strawberries, blackberries, and raspberries at Raymont’s Berries in Cottam. “Our farm wouldn’t exist without these... Read this article online
Canadian Farmers Seek Fair Succession Tax Reform Thursday, November 20, 2025 Family farmers across Canada are urging the federal government to update tax rules that they say no longer reflect the reality of modern farming families. Current laws under the Income Tax Act allow farmers to transfer their farms to their own children without immediate tax... Read this article online