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October 15, 2019

A recent investment of $93,546 from Queen’s Park is intended to nurture farming in northern Ontario. The Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario (EFAO) will use the funds to help establish a three-year program to train farmers in the region about ecological agriculture. “Our government recognizes the importance of having skilled producers across this great province,” Ernie Hardeman, Ontario’s minister of agriculture, food and rural affairs, said in an interview. “Investing in programming to train new, young and existing farmers in ecological farming methods... read more

MENTAL HEALTH FIRST-AID COURSE AIMS TO SUPPORT FARMERS

October 10, 2019

With unpredictable weather, long working days, and periods of isolation, producers are at a higher risk for mental illness than many other professions. Do More Ag and Bayer CropScience are fighting to ensure that hard-working farmers have the tools they need to achieve better mental health with a Mental Health First-Aid certification course. We invited Adelle Stewart of Do More Ag and Shannon Wentz of Bayer CropScience to participate in our “Three Questions” editorial spotlight on this initiative. Adelle Stewart. Source: The Do More Agriculture Foundation Adelle Stewart,... read more

Province recognizes Ontario’s Food Terminal

October 10, 2019

aula Schuck The government declared the Ontario Food Terminal a Provincially Significant Employment Zone, a move that is intended to protect the land and thousands of jobs at this iconic provincial resource. Steve Clark, minister of municipal affairs and housing, made the announcement this week with Ernie Hardeman, minister of agriculture, food and rural affairs, and Christine Hogarth, MPP for Etobicoke-Lakeshore. 'The Ontario Food Terminal is a key provincial economic hub,' said Clark in a release. 'I know many jobs rely on the terminal's success, including farmers, distributors,... read more

Being thankful ahead of Thanksgiving

October 8, 2019

People across the country will spend time with family and friends during Thanksgiving celebrations this weekend. Before carving into a turkey or ham with by multiple delicious sides, many people will take a moment to give thanks to whatever or whomever has helped make 2019 a memorable and successful year. With that at top of mind, Farms.com reached out to members of Ontario’s ag community to find out what they are thankful for this year. Some producers are thankful that they get to wake up every morning and be a farmer. “For me, I’ve got the best job in the world,... read more

McDonald’s introduces plant-based burger

October 1, 2019

A popular restaurant chain has introduced a plant-based burger to its Ontario customer base. McDonald’s will test its P.L.T. (plant, lettuce, tomato) at 28 locations in London, Strathroy, Sarnia, St. Thomas, Ingersoll, Woodstock, Tillsonburg, Exeter and Aylmer, Ont. for 12 weeks. The patty will be a Beyond Meat product. The burger will also have pickles, onions, mayonnaise-style sauce, ketchup, mustard and a slice of processed cheddar cheese. Consumers can try it for $6.49 plus tax. Introducing the burger as a trial will help the restaurant determine if it’s something consumers... read more