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April 2014 Blog Posts (6)

FCC: Where are Farmland Values Heading?

Agricultural economists are said to seldom agree on things. The outlook for farmland values provides an excellent case in point.

FCC released its annual Farmland Values Report. The national average farmland value increased 22%, the highest increase FCC has ever reported. Large profit margins for crop production and continued low interest rates have driven the recent…

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Added by OntAG Admin on April 28, 2014 at 4:05pm — No Comments

6 Attributes to Becoming a Successful Agricultural Entrepreneur

This past Thursday I had the pleasure to speak with the Quebec Farmers' Association about marketing and entrepreneurship. Although the presentation was to the QFA, I believe it is relevant to Ontario farmers just as much. Take a look and feel free to comment with any questions or comments! Thank you, Kelsey Banks.…

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Added by Kelsey Banks on April 28, 2014 at 11:13am — No Comments

Stay Safe on Your Farm and in Your Agri-Business - April 28th Day to Honour Workplace Fatalities

Agriculture is not Canada's most dangerous workplace but fatalities do occur. Remember safety first for you, your family, neighbours and co-workers:

Added by OntAG Admin on April 28, 2014 at 9:30am — No Comments

Stats Canada: Planting Intentions - Record Soybeans, Less Corn in Ontario

Corn for Grain:

    Ontario farmers expect to seed 2.1 million acres of this total, down 7.0% from 2013.

Record Soybean Acreage Forecast:  

    Ontario farmers project seeding 300,000 additional acres compared with 2013, This would bring the total soybean acres to approx. 2.72 million acres. Producers in Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba and Saskatchewan all plan to seed record levels in 2014.

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Statistics Canada's March 31,…

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Added by OntAG Admin on April 24, 2014 at 1:00pm — No Comments

FCC Farmland Values Report - Ontario

Ontario farmland values increased an average of 15.9% in 2013, following gains of 30.1% in 2012 and 14.3% in 2011. Much of this increase occurred in the first half of the year. Average farmland values in the province have continued to rise for 25 years.



The province saw a mix of transaction types, including land sales through real estate brokers, property auctions and the tender process. Ongoing low interest rates contributed to the market activity.In some areas of southern…

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Added by OntAG Admin on April 14, 2014 at 4:00pm — 1 Comment

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STATCAN: Net income for Canadian farmers fell 9.5% in 2022

Realized net income for Canadian farmers fell 9.5% to $12.5 billion in 2022 as growth in expenses outpaced the rise in farm cash receipts, according to data recently released by Statistics Canada

PRESS RELEASE from OFT: Risks to the Future Viability of Agriculture in Ontario Imminent

The Ontario Farmland Trust (OFT), on the heels of an unanswered Open Letter to the Premier of Ontario, is not slowing down in its efforts to bring awareness of what they believe to be worrying policy changes in the new Provincial Planning Statement (PPS) 2023, to the public.

New Plans to Lower Credit Card Fees for Small Farmers

The federal government has announced further details in their agreement with Mastercard and Visa that brings good news for small farmers across Canada.

Fun Fact Friday week four, goats are herd animals and like a crowd

Goats are fascinating animals. They are social animals that have evolved a social hierarchy as a matter of survival

Funding Supports Adults with Intellectual Disabilities, Helps Address Food Insecurity

Summer Street Industries is receiving a $1.4-million investment from the Province to expand its agricultural project, which supports adults with intellectual disabilities while also improving local food options in New Glasgow.

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