$10M available for some in agriculture sector for worker protection

The Enhanced Agri-food Workplace Protection Program has been expanded slightly to include more.

Millions go to continue emergency fund for meat processing

The money, part of the Emergency Processing Fund, will go to safety measures to protect workers and improve facilities.

Federal government agrees to fund TFW isolation facility

The isolation centre in Windsor for temporary foreign workers will be staying open.

Ground broken for expanded grain facilities in Alvinston

New grain facilities in Alvinston will increase drying and storage capacity for members of the Wanstead Farmers Co-operative.

Local farm business celebrates 50 years

Snobelen Farms was first established in 1971.

Agristability plan agreed upon

The reference margin limit will be moved retroactive to 2020.

Millions being poured into projects to manage farm waste

The federal government will be funding more than $4.5 million for five new projects that will improve plastic waste management and on-farm sustainability, and advance bioplastics research.

Listowel egg company supports United Way

Gray Ridge Egg Farms President Scott Brookshaw says UWPH is a tremendous force for positive change locally and as a company is proud to give back.

Maple Syrup producers face uncertainty

The COVID-19 pandemic brought most traditional means of maple syrup sales to a screeching halt.

13 experts in animal nutrition and food safety will look at butter consistency

The group will include participation from dairy processors and farm-level experts.

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