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Research Advancements to Generate Innovative Solutions to Address Emerging Industry Issues
CHRISTA ROETTELE, Communications Branch OMFRA The Ontario government is investing $7 million into agri-food research projects which will...
Colleen Green
Aug 27, 20212 min read
Full In-Person LEX Opens September 17th, Runs for 10 days
HARRY STODDART, General Manager, Lindsay Agricultural Society KAWARTHA LAKES: The 167th Lindsay Exhibition will proceed as an in-person...
Colleen Green
Aug 26, 20212 min read
Additional funding to offset lost revenue from cancelled fairs and exhibits
CHRISTA ROETTELE, Communications Branch OMAFRA The Ontario government is providing $1.1 million in additional funding to offer continued...
Colleen Green
Jul 21, 20212 min read
Ontario Supporting the Wine Agri-Tourism Sector
CHRISTA ROETTELE, Communications Branch, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs The Ontario government is launching a new Winery...
Colleen Green
Jul 21, 20212 min read
Covid-19 Uncertainty Forces Cancellation of IPM 2021
ONTARIO PLOWMEN’S ASSOCIATION KAWARTHA LAKES: For the second year in a row, the Directors of the Ontario Plowmen’s Association have been...
Colleen Green
Jul 21, 20212 min read
OAAS welcomes new Agriculture Minister as part of the Provincial Cabinet shuffle
VINCE BRENNAN, Manager, Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies STIRLING: The Ontario government announced a shuffle in its...
Colleen Green
Jun 24, 20212 min read
2021 Port Perry Fair has been cancelled
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard SCUGOG: The 2021 edition of the Port Perry Fair has been cancelled,...
Colleen Green
Jun 24, 20211 min read
Program to Develop Leadership Skills and Inspire Careers in Agriculture
OLIVER ANDERSON, Director of Communications, Office of the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food The governments of Canada and Ontario...
Colleen Green
Jun 24, 20212 min read
Forsythe Family Farm featured in Local Food Report 2021
by The Standard https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Forsythe-Farm-Local-Food-Report-June-24th-2021.wav COURTNEY...
Colleen Green
Jun 24, 20212 min read
Pine Ridge Garden Club
SHIRLEY LOVE, Special to The Standard Summer solstice is June 21st and is the longest day of the year. What does this mean for gardeners?...
Colleen Green
May 27, 20211 min read
Long-Term Labour Strategy to Ensure Agri-Food Sector Remains Strong
CHRISTA ROETTELE, Communications Branch OMFRA The Ontario government is launching an agri-food labour strategy, to address sector labour...
Colleen Green
May 27, 20212 min read
Governments Investing in Meat Processors Capacity in Ontario
JEAN-SÉBASTIEN Comeau, Office of the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing more than...
Colleen Green
May 27, 20212 min read
14 facts about horses
Dogs may be man’s best friend, but horses have been companions and assistance animals for millennia. In fact, archaeological evidence...
Colleen Green
May 27, 20212 min read
The benefits of organic agriculture
Modern consumers have more choices than ever before. Whether they’re buying appliances, books, clothing, or any of the myriad necessities...
Colleen Green
May 27, 20212 min read
New Ways to Engage for Rural Ontario
NORMAN RAGETLIE, Executive Director, Rural Ontario Institute The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) is preparing to provide more ways for...
Colleen Green
May 27, 20212 min read
Province seeks public input into draft wild pig strategy and updates to Invasive Species Act
RYAN FERIZOVIC, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry The Ontario government is protecting the economy and environment by expanding...
Colleen Green
Apr 29, 20212 min read
New funding in agriculture innovations to help reduce the spread of COVID-19
CHRISTA ROETTELE, OMAFRA The Ontario government is launching a modernized cost-share intake, as part of a $25.5 million program to...
Colleen Green
Apr 29, 20212 min read
Seasonal workers returning to Ontario farms are well protected
Stephen Murdoch, Enterprise Canada Farmers across Ontario are preparing for their second full growing season in the midst of an ongoing...
Colleen Green
Apr 22, 20211 min read
Nominations for Environmental Achievement Awards open until April 30th
DURHAM: The Durham Environmental Advisory Committee (DEAC) is still accepting nominations for the Environmental Achievement Awards,...
Colleen Green
Apr 22, 20211 min read
Ontario Helps Farmers and Agri-food Operators Keep Workers Safe During COVID-19
CHRISTA ROETTELE, Communications Branch OMAFRA The Ontario government is providing $10 million to allow more farmers and agri-food...
Colleen Green
Apr 22, 20212 min read
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