Tentative deal reached to end CN strike
After a week on the picket lines, CN conductors, trainpersons, and yard workers will soon be back on the job.
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Helping farmers build resilience through a changing climate
Over 30 speakers are expected at the 6th annual Ecological Farmers of Ontario Conference in Belleville in December.
Area farmers feeling impact of railway strike
Like many farmers across the country, those in Chatham-Kent are dealing with the effects of the ongoing CN Railway strike.
OFA wraps up annual meeting
Farming 2020: Adapt and Grow was the event theme that saw more than 300 agri-food industry leaders, volunteers and politicians discuss how to move the industry forward.
Grey-Bruce Farmers’ Week returns for a 54th run
The days are set up to focus on goat, sheep, horse, dairy, beef, ecological and then wrap up with crops.
Expanding the renewable natural gas market
Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Ernie Hardeman announced consultations will start and focus on changes designed to reduce red tape and grow untapped economic opportunities for on-farm biogas operations.
OFA elects president
Elections were held at the AGM in Hamilton.
Winter wheat crop looking good, according to OMAFRA
Optimal planting timing is essential to accumulate adequate Growing Degree Days for winter wheat germination and emergence
Maple Leaf Foods achieves carbon neutrality
The company says it wants to be the world’s most sustainable protein company and meet consumer demand for corporate responsibility on climate change.
Grain Farmers of Ontario calls on Prime Minister to drop carbon tax on fuel used for drying commodities
GFO says grain farmers are paying more taxes and taking in less money