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Are you a farmer in SW Ontario? - Fill out this survey on Precision Agriculture and Broadband! Connectivity and Precision Agriculture in SW Ontario Crop Farming GUELPH, ONTARIO (October 18, 2016) – Researchers at the Ontario Agricultu… Started by Emily Duncan	0	Oct 18, 2016
WANTED: pictures of barns missing boards for a story on thieves I need pictures of old barns missing boards and stories about cedar fence rail thieves and barn board thieves - do they ever get caught?… Started by Robert Campbell	0	Jun 15, 2015
Ontario Wineries can now sell wine at local farmer's markets. What do you think? The province of Ontario released a statement today announcing they will be allowing Ontario VQA wines to be sold at local farmer’s markets:… Started by OntAG Admin	5	Dec 17, 2013 Reply by Joann
Young Ontarians are Least Aware of Where their Food Comes From. What else can be done??? Farmers Feed Cities' survey results are disappointing On average, only 41 per cent of the younger generation (18-34) claim to be aware of w… Started by AgOntario	0	Oct 5, 2011
For Farmers Considering Solar: Letter to the Editor from Brad Duguid Minister of Energy on Ontario’s MicroFIT Program Letter To The Editor in the Chatham-Kent Daily Post: Ontario’s MicroFIT Programby Brad Duguid, Minister of EnergyThousands of Ontario famil… Started by OntAG Admin	2	Jul 3, 2011 Reply by Colette McLean
Supreme Court of Canada Decision on Ontario v. Fraser - Ban on Farm Unions Constitutional The Supreme Court ruling handed down this morning in the case of Fraser v. Ontario is a great victory for the Attorney General and the farm… Started by OntAG Admin	0	Apr 29, 2011
Ontario budget delivers new risk management program for Ontario farmers Ontario Agricultural Sustainability Coalition (OASC) News Release For Immediate Release … Started by OntAG Admin	8	Apr 1, 2011 Reply by John Schwartzentruber
Video from the Tractor Pull at the Farm Machinery Show in Louisville - Is this the Best Farm Show to Attend? Started by OntAG Admin	1	Mar 16, 2011 Reply by Mackenna Roth
Grey County Beef Farmer Wins 2011 Ontario Pasture Award The sponsors of the Ontario Pasture Award - the Ontario Cattlemen's Association (OCA), MAPLESEED and the Ontario Forage Council (OFC) - are… Started by OntAG Admin	0	Feb 23, 2011
Simcoe County Couple Wins 2011 Environmental Stewardship Award The Ontario Cattlemen's Association (OCA) is pleased to announce that John and Rosemary Dunsmore of Shanty Bay are the winners… Started by OntAG Admin	0	Feb 23, 2011

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New Year, New Leadership and Look for SaskOilseeds

SaskOilseeds is celebrating its official amalgamation by launching a progressive new look! "Our new brand identity reflects SaskOilseeds' vision of growing producer prosperity," says Tracy Broughton, Executive Director of SaskOilseeds. "The thoughtful, interpretive icon starts as an outline of Saskatchewan enveloping a seedling that intentionally resembles a book, to depict the Commissions' primary priority of funding canola and flax research." SaskOilseeds' new look includes a logo complete with symbolic icon and the Commissions' new name, accompanied by a colour palette that includes nods to research with innovation green, canola with vibrant yellow and flax with rich blue, rounded out with a punchy orange to tie in Saskatchewan sunsets. "SaskOilseeds' brand identity solidifies a positive merger that will streamline operations, enhance research initiatives, and provide a unified voice for oilseed growers in the province," says Dean Roberts, Chair of SaskOilseeds who farms near Col

SaskCanola and SaskFlax merge into the brand new SaskOilSeeds

Yesterday, at the Western Canadian Crop Production Show in Saskatoon, SK, a new brand was announced. SaskCanola and SaskFlax announced that they would be amalgamating under one brand called SaskOilSeeds. While this amalgamation isn’t brand new, in fact, they officially merged together on August 1st, 2024, this announcement marks a new chapter in oilseeds for producers in Saskatchewan. Tracy Broughton is the executive director of the new SaskOilSeeds brand, and she talks about why this merger was needed, and how it will help producers of Saskatchewan oilseeds in the future. “The (SaskOilSeeds) board felt that it was a good opportunity to refresh kind of our look to the farmers and make sure that we’re speaking with one voice to reach the maximum number of farmers. In Saskatoon, during Crop Production Show week, it just seemed like a really good time to be able to present the final financials of the two organizations, SaskCanola and SaskFlax and then be able to present that new logo to

Manitoba Ag Days returns with 550+ exhibitors and exciting new features

Excitement is building for the 48th annual Manitoba Ag Days, and with the 2025 event just days away, Teresa Hildebrand, the event's media coordinator, says it promises to be similar to past years, with some fun new events. “Everything is shaping up really well,” says Hildebrand, “We’re excited to invite everyone to the Keystone Centre in Brandon, where we’ve got over 550 exhibitors, 34 new innovations, and a great mix of returning favourites and new activities.” Kicking off with breakfast Hildebrand notes that if you’re planning to attend the event, you’re invited to start the week of with breakfast on Tuesday morning. “Breakfast will be served in the dome building, located just across the parking lot from the Keystone Centre, with all proceeds going to 'Ag in the Classroom' Manitoba, so it's a great way to support a good cause while fueling up for the day ahead.” Aside from the food, Hildebrand says it’s also a great chance to reconnect with fellow industry members. “The

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