John Wise funeral service set for Monday Wednesday, January 9, 2013 by BETTER FARMING STAFFFormer federal agriculture minister John Wise died Wednesday in a London hospital. He was 77.Wise, a St. Thomas native, was first elected to Parliament as the MP for Elgin in 1972 and held his seat through five consecutive elections until 1988 when he did not run. He served as agriculture minister in two conservative governments, first under Joe Clark from 1979 to 1980 and later under Brian Mulroney from 1984 to 1988.A fifth-generation dairy farmer, Wise was active in farm organizations and municipal politics for 15 years before he turned to federal politics.A funeral service is set for 1 p.m. Monday at Knox Presbyterian Church, St. Thomas. Visitation at the church begins at 11 a.m. Monday. BF Canada's dairy farmers consider consolidating programs Phosphorus reduction funding targets Lake Simcoe, southeastern Georgian Bay
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Compassionate Online Support Hub for Coping with Pet Loss Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Losing a pet is an emotional experience for many families, and having access to supportive information can make the healing process easier. To help caregivers during these challenging moments, the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) at the University of Guelph has launched a new online resource... Read this article online
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Ontario and Quebec farmers named Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers for 2025 Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Two farming families from Ontario and Québec have been named Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers (OYF) for 2025. The announcement came during the national event held in Toronto from November 27–30, where six regional finalists were honoured for their contributions to Canadian... Read this article online
Help Guide Climate Ready Farm Practices Monday, December 1, 2025 A new intake for the On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) will open in 2026for Ontario farmers, focusing on cost-share opportunities that support the adoption of innovative best management practices. Program organizers are requesting feedback from producers to better understand interest,... Read this article online