Provincial money for meat market, abattoir Thursday, April 14, 2011 by BETTER FARMING STAFFGreen’s Meat Market and Abattoir Ltd., RR 2, Wingham, is getting $128,250 through Ontario’s Rural Economic Development Program. The money will be used to upgrade the existing facility, install new equipment and build storage and freezer space. Planned improvements are expected to create four new jobs to add the 14 jobs that already exist at Green’s.The company hopes the improvements will increase production capacity, strengthen its food safety program, increase sales and expand the customer base for its line of pork and beef products.The province announced the grant Friday, along with another grant for Gay Lea Foods Co-operative, a food processor in Teeseewater.The co-operative will receive $984,342 to help expand its production of milk products used in infant formula, protein bars and nutritional beverages.According to the province’s new release, the company plans to increase its annual revenues by $25 million, create 20 new jobs and annually source 50 million additional litres of milk from farmers.The co-operative will also become the exclusive supplier for Chapman’s Ice Cream in Markdale. BF Organic bottled milk back on store shelves Province delays cap and trade plan
Ontario Farmer Wins YEN Highest Winter Wheat Yield Monday, October 12, 2026 The Great Lakes Yield Enhancement Network (YEN) has announced its winners for the 2025-26 season, recognizing farmers in Ontario and Michigan for their outstanding winter wheat yields and ability to achieve their crops' yield potential. The program is supported by the Michigan Wheat... Read this article online
Canadian Ethanol Industry Pushes Ottawa to Act as U.S. Imports Gain Market Share Saturday, October 10, 2026 Canada's ethanol industry is renewing pressure on the federal government to finalize long-promised changes to the Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR), arguing that delays are allowing imported U.S. ethanol to capture a growing share of Canada's expanding market. The call comes from the Farms... Read this article online
Farmland Demand Strong in Alberta, Not so for the Rest of Canada Friday, October 9, 2026 Canadian farmland values continued their upward trend during the first half of 2026, although growth has moderated compared to the rapid gains seen in recent years. According to Farm Credit Canada's (FCC) mid-year farmland values review, cultivated farmland increased by an average of... Read this article online
Small Plane Crashes Near Fergus Into a Corn Field Friday, October 9, 2026 A small aircraft crashed into a corn field north of Fergus on Friday morning, sparking a fire and prompting a major emergency response in rural Wellington County. Witnesses reported hearing unusual noises from the aircraft before the collision, while police and aviation authorities... Read this article online
Meat industry leaders honoured at MPO awards gala Friday, October 9, 2026 Leaders from Ontario’s meat and poultry sector were recognized during the 2026 Meat & Poultry Ontario Awards Gala, which brought together industry members to celebrate achievements, community involvement and long-term commitment to the sector. Held October 3, 2026, at The Westin Toronto... Read this article online