Jersey Canada appoints new general manager Tuesday, August 30, 2011 by BETTER FARMING STAFFKathryn Kyle has been appointed executive secretary/general manager of Jersey Canada. In her new role, she will act as a liaison between the Jersey Canada members and board of directors, represent the Jersey breed at industry meetings and functions, promote the breed and assist with market development, spearhead public relations and communications for the association, and coordinate staff and office activities.Raised on a Jersey farm in Ayr Ontario, Kyle earned a B.Sc. at Wilfrid Laurier University then served as interim registrar for Jersey Canada. She relocated to Alberta in 2003 to work for Alta Genetics where she held a number of positions including product development coordinator. Kyle returned to Ontario in 2010 to act as interim agriculture manager for the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. Her volunteer activities have included secretary/treasurer of the Jersey Cattle Association of Alberta, 4-H leader, and member of the Calgary Stampede dairy and international youth livestock committees. BF Province lifts licence of Kitchener cow killing plant OFAC and AGCare to amalgamate
Early Career Research Award supports two Guelph research initiatives Friday, July 4, 2025 The was presented to two University of Guelph researchers at the recently held Livestock Research Innovation Corporation (LRIC) symposium. Dr. Kelsey Spence received $40,000 towards her work in on-farm biosecurity research, and Dr. Sam Workenhe was awarded $60,000 to further his... Read this article online
Grape Growers 40th Annual Celebrity Luncheon has Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser Friday, July 4, 2025 The Grape Growers of Ontario’s marks the opening of the by showcasing Canadian personalities and celebrating the annual grape harvest. This year, in partnership with Meridian Credit Union, Ontario’s largest credit union and the third largest in Canada, the Grape Growers of Ontario... Read this article online
Ontario crops respond to summer heat Wednesday, July 2, 2025 According to the OMAFA Field Crop News team, Ontario field crops are showing rapid development as summer-like temperatures have dominated late June early July. The warm spell has accelerated growth and helped reduce the heat unit deficit from a cool spring. Corn fields have seen a burst... Read this article online
Canada’s Place in Global Food System Resilience Wednesday, July 2, 2025 Canada’s food system is facing serious pressure due to global supply chain issues, climate change, and rising food prices. According to a KPMG report, bold and united action is needed now to make Canada’s agriculture sector more resilient and self-reliant. With the global population... Read this article online
Calf Auction Raises Funds for Youth Monday, June 30, 2025 Wyatt Westman-Frijters from Milverton won a heifer calf named Ingrid through a World Milk Day promotion by Maplevue Farms and a local Perth, Ontario radio station. Instead of keeping the calf, 22-year-old Westman-Frijters chose to give back to the community. The calf was sent to the... Read this article online