Backyard Chickens Course

STIHL TIMBERSPORTS coming to Ontario this August

The Rookie Championship will be in Chesley as part of the Chesley Homecoming

A milk pitcher perfect for a gamer

Microsoft showed off an Xbox-shaped milk pitcher

CWRC commits nearly $20 million to AAFC wheat breeding activities

The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) has committed $19.9 million over the next three years to a core breeding agreement (CBA) with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) for the development of field-ready wheat varieties. The new agreement will ensure Prairie farmers can continue to access high-quality wheat varieties and associated genetics from AAFC’s breeding programs for years to come. “This agreement is about making sure Canadian wheat farmers continue to have access to top-quality varieties that perform in the real world,” said Dean Hubbard, CWRC chair and a farmer near Claresholm, Alta. “By supporting AAFC’s breeding work, we are helping tackle some of the biggest challenges on the farm, like disease, pests and tough weather, while keeping our focus on the quality standards our customers count on.” CWRC funding via the 2025-28 CBA will support the development of field-ready Canada Western Red Spring, Canada Western Amber Durum, Canada Prairie Spring Red, Canada Wes

Bachelor of Science Degree from OAC was Nearly Five Decades in the making

Dave Burnett, a self-professed “Guelph farm boy”, finishes his Bachelor of Science nearly five decades after starting his agriculture degree, overcoming personal and health challenges to graduate with the Class of 2025.

Boosting Rural Health Through Smart Data

A $1.65M gift to Guelph’s OAC will fund a data initiative improving the health and resilience of rural communities through surveys, research, and an online dashboard.