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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

Letters about MicroFIT Solar projects

I am interested in learning more about the Letters that many people have received regaring their MicroFIT projects - I understand that ther…

Started by Graham Dyer

0 Mar 5, 2011

OFA's Ted Cowan: "Farmers can take part in MicroFIT Program to supply power and earn extra income."

Ted Cowan, Research for the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) discusses solar panels and the microFIT program:

Started by OntAG Admin

2 Feb 9, 2011
Reply by Joann

solar panels

Is anyone concerned with this solar excitement.   Current prices are about 5.6 to 8 cent per KWH. The government is paying people with sola…

Started by Roadrunner

6 Jul 9, 2010
Reply by Roadrunner

New Energy Opportunities For Your Farm. Wind, Solar, BioGas, BioMass....What Would It Take For You To Farm Energy?

There is alot of buzz these days about farm energy projects....what does everyone think? Here is show we did on the topic. Kevin Stewart…

Started by Kevin Stewart

7 Jun 21, 2010
Reply by Jacqui Laporte

OFA opposes solar farm installations on farmland

September 23, 2009 For Immediate Release OFA opposes solar farm installations on farmland GUELPH – With such a small amount of good, prod…

Started by Wayne Black

13 Feb 21, 2010
Reply by newbie

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Five must-do activities with the College of Agriculture and Bioresources at Ag in Motion

Discover the USask College of Agriculture and Bioresources (AgBio) at Ag in Motion on July 21 – 23, 2026! Ag in Motion is the largest outdoor farm expo in Western Canada, located at Discovery Farm Langham. Connect with AgBio at our college’s interactive booth (#328) and throughout the Ag in Motion site. Check off the items below for the best experience. Explore the soil pit. Join us for a soil pit presentation and then go into the soil pit yourself to explore.  Take a photo as a keepsake! Show your AgBio spirit in our photo booth. We have alumni, future alumni and college photo prop signs you can use, along with stickers! Take your photo with Boris the Wild Boar!  Learn about our student programs. Chat with our Student Recruiter about the new programs and hands-on learning experiences available in AgBio. From Agribusiness to Food and Nutrition to Forest Resources, there is something for everyone! Connect with Crop Development Centre experts. Join USask Crop Development Centre (CDC) re

Crop Report for The Period July 7 to 13, 2026

Last week, warmer temperatures, increased sunshine and limited precipitation helped fields to dry, allowing crops to catch up. Producers made progress with spraying and began haying, though high humidity continues to slow drying. Producers remain optimistic while monitoring pests, disease and localized weather impacts. Isolated storms moved through the province, bringing varying amounts of moisture, with some areas also reporting hail. The highest rainfall recorded was 88 millimetres (mm) in the Prince Albert area, followed by 72 mm in the Foam Lake area. The Blaine Lake and Redberry areas received 65 mm and 62 mm of precipitation, respectively.   Despite the relatively warm weather, with some areas experiencing dry conditions due to higher temperatures and wind, topsoil moisture levels in many regions remained relatively stable. Cropland topsoil moisture is: 17 per cent surplus; 80 per cent adequate; and Three per cent short. Hayland topsoil moisture is: 14 per cent surplus; 83 p

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Koch and OCP Expand Phosphate Fertilizer Partnership

Koch acquired a 50% stake in Morocco's JFC I from OCP, expanding a fertilizer joint venture to strengthen global agricultural supply chains following suspended U.S. import duties.

CFA Summer Meeting 2026 Sets Priorities for Canada's Farm Future

The 2026 Canadian Federation of Agriculture Summer Meeting in Halifax united agricultural leaders and ministers to establish policy priorities for Canada's next Agricultural Policy Framework.

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