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Virtual Farm Tour Highlights Durham Region’s Agricultural Industry
The Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee (DAAC) will be hosting a virtual farm tour, highlighting the full growing season of a local...
Colleen Green
Sep 23, 20211 min read
Helping Ontario Food and Beverage Processors During COVID-19
CHRISTA ROETTELE, Communications Branch OMFRA The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $6 million in projects, to help...
Colleen Green
Aug 27, 20212 min read
Buy local and fresh with Durham Farm Fresh
Buy local and fresh with Durham Farm Fresh by The Standard | August 26th, 2021 https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08...
Colleen Green
Aug 27, 20212 min read
Ontario Providing Additional Drought Support to Farmers
CHRISTA ROETTELE, Communications Branch OMFRA The Ontario government is delivering immediate assistance for livestock farmers impacted by...
Colleen Green
Aug 27, 20212 min read
Funding Now Available for New-to-Ontario Automation and Machinery
CHRISTA ROETTELE, Communications Branch OMFRA The Ontario government is investing in new partnerships in agri-food innovation, including...
Colleen Green
Aug 27, 20212 min read
Do you know the value of your food?
COURTNEY McCLURE, for The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Do you know how much your food is worth? Growing up, you may have been told not to play...
Colleen Green
Aug 27, 20212 min read
Ontario Government Supporting Agricultural and Horticultural Societies in HAliburton-Kawartha Lakes-
KAILIE OORTWYN, Office of Laurie Scott, MPP, Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock The Ontario government is taking action, to help support...
Colleen Green
Aug 27, 20212 min read
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
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
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
The Royal to Return in 2022
TORONTO: The 2021 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair announced, on Wednesday, July 14th, it will not take place in person this year. The...
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
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
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
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
BLACKSTOCK by Tammy Phillips
The Blackstock Agriculture Society has an entry featured in the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS) 175th Anniversary...
Colleen Green
Jan 21, 20211 min read
$11.5 million in funding will support increased capacity at provincial abattoirs and help farmers ad
The governments of Canada and Ontario are committing up to $11.5 million through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (the Partnership)...
Colleen Green
Dec 3, 20203 min read
Ontario Celebrates Innovation with the 2020 Excellence in Agriculture Awards
CHRISTA ROETTELE Communications Branch OMAFRA The Ontario government is kicked off Ontario Agriculture Week by celebrating the farmers,...
Colleen Green
Nov 26, 20202 min read
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