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New opportunities emerge to connect consumers and farmers
On Tuesday, the agriculture sector put a lot of effort into pumping up Canada’s Ag Day, an initiative designed to raise the profile of those…
Forks up to farmers on well-timed Agriculture Day
February is not the most obvious time to celebrate agriculture in Canada. But that’s exactly why the timing couldn’t be better. People need constant reminders…
When food and farming gives you that “O Canada” feeling
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is on the hunt for a marketing agency to promote Canadian food and agriculture for the next five-ish years, offering $25…
Broadband and bridges, all in the same breath
It’s never been hard to convince rural Ontarians of the value of investing in capital infrastructure. They understand the need for the likes of dependable…
So what’s wrong with a $4 turkey?
Afriend of mine – let’s call her Tara, because that’s her name – visited relatives in Michigan over the Christmas holidays, and noticed the price…
Major agricultural trends for 2020 taking root locally
Major agricultural trends being predicted this year for all of Canada are taking root here in the region. Although it’s months before crop producers will…
Biotech ruling could change global farming through the 2020s
While most of us were preparing for Christmas, a game-changing pro-biotechnology ruling took place on the other side of the world that could profoundly affect…
The cattle are lowing; the money’s not flowing
Right here at home, where some of the finest beef animals are raised, we’re running contrary to a global trend that shows the cattle industry…
Free trade deal isn’t quite a Christmas miracle for farmers
Not to take anything away from the original Christmas miracle, but the one that happened earlier this week in Mexico City when Canada, Mexico and…
New farm security law kicks back against trespassers
None of us – including farmers – should need to keep one eye open at night, wondering if or when our homes or businesses are…
