Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Federal and Provincial Governments Invest In the Future of Ontario’s Youth By Providing $2.3 Million to 4-H Ontario

Under bright spring skies at the annual 4-H Foundation golf tournament fundraiser, the Hon. Lisa M. Thompson, Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), announced that provincial and federal governments will be investing more than $2.3 million over the next three years in 4-H Ontario to support programming and opportunities for youth involved in the agricultural sector.

Farm severance off the table, but you can still build a new house on your farm

The Ford government has pulled the plug on a controversial proposal that would have permitted some farmers to convert some of their prime agricultural land into housing lots.

Foot & Mouth Disease

Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is a virus that is highly contagious to cloven-hoofed animals including cattle, pigs and sheep

ONTARIO CORN FED BEEF RECEIVES INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ‘SUPERIOR TASTE AWARD’

The Ontario Corn Fed Beef Program has received a 3-Star Superior Taste Award from the International Taste Institute for their quality beef

Take Healthy Microgreens on the Go!

The arrival of warmer weather comes with more people getting outside for some fresh air and regular activities, be it rigorous exercise, a gentle walk, regular yard works or a hike through the woods.