Small FIT projects window opened Tuesday, December 18, 2012 by BETTER FARMING STAFFIn what the Ontario energy ministry calls “a re-launching of the small Feed-in Tariff (FIT) program,” the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) has started accepting applications for renewable energy projects of more than 10 and up to 500 kilowatts. Those projects will come on stream with rate reductions of about 20 per cent for solar projects and 15 per cent for wind projects. There is also a points system that favours projects with greater community and Aboriginal involvement.In a news release, the Ontario energy ministry says it is setting aside megawatts in the small FIT program “for projects with more than 50 per cent community or Aboriginal participation.”There are three classes of FIT programs, the micro FIT program is for projects of 10 kilowatts or less, the small FIT for projects of more than 10 and up to 500 kilowatts and the large FIT for programs of more than 500 kilowatts.The micro FIT application window was reopened by OPA earlier in the year. The application window for small FIT programs is open now. A time to apply for large FIT programs of more than 500 kilowatts has yet to be announced. BF Grain Farmers establish research priorities Nominations sought for dairy farm sustainability award
Canadian Grain Commission Updates Grain Grading Rules for 2026-27 Crop Year Tuesday, July 14, 2026 The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) is introducing several important changes to grain grading procedures for the 2026-27 crop year, including updates affecting Canada Western Amber Durum, wheat and red lentils. The revisions, which take effect August 1, were developed following... Read this article online
Snap Beans are the Fastest-Growing Vegetable Crop in Canada? Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Fresh yellow and green bean season is officially underway across Ontario and Quebec, bringing one of Canada's most popular summer vegetables to grocery stores and farmers' markets. Harvest typically begins in July and continues through early fall, with both provinces serving as... Read this article online
Minnesota Wildfires Threaten Agriculture as Governor Walz Mobilizes National Guard Monday, July 13, 2026 Farmers across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ontario and Manitoba are closely monitoring a growing wildfire situation in northern Minnesota after Governor Tim Walz declared a peacetime emergency and mobilized the Minnesota National Guard to assist firefighting efforts. The decision... Read this article online
Gordie Howe International Bridge Could Boost Canadian Agriculture Through Faster Trade and Lower Costs Monday, July 13, 2026 The upcoming opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Windsor, Ont., and Detroit, Mich., could provide significant long-term benefits for Canada's agriculture and agri-food sectors. As announced last week, it is scheduled to open on July 27, 2026. The six-lane... Read this article online
Ontario Cherries are Ready to Eat Monday, July 13, 2026 Ontario Cherry Season Begins Across Key Fruit-Growing Regions Ontario's cherry season is officially underway, bringing one of the province's mostanticipatedsummer fruits to farm markets, grocery stores, and roadside stands. Harvest activity typically begins in July and continues through... Read this article online