Ontario Agriculture

The network for agriculture in Ontario, Canada

Avia Eek's Blog (4)

Search Blog Posts

Beginning of the End

Well, it has begun—sort of! It is March 31, 2010, 10:30 a.m., I am sitting in the King Township Council Chambers. The Ontario Municipal Board hearing is about to get under way with respect to the site plan for the York Energy Centre. A 393MW (but licensed for 435MW) natural gas-fired peaker power plant to…

Continue

Added by Avia Eek on April 14, 2010 at 1:21am — No Comments

Pulling the Plug...

Part II—You Can’t Eat Energy!!



Monday, January 18, 2010, was a night for small victories for the Farmers of the Holland Marsh, the citizens of King Township, and the people of Ontario!



This was the night our Township Council voted, unanimously, in favour of an interim control by-law. Basically, if upheld by the OMB, it halts the building of the power plant slated to be imposed in the Greenbelt, on agricultural land in the Holland Marsh. This will allow Township staff the… Continue

Added by Avia Eek on January 31, 2010 at 4:24am — 2 Comments

Democracy lives in King Township

Last night was a tremendous night for the Farmers of the Holland Marsh, and the citizens of King Township. We are fortunate to have so many astute individuals willing to take up this cause, and do battle with the Ontario government! As one Councillor put it "I never would have thought we would ever have to deal with the building of a power plant in the Holland Marsh"--yah, no kidding! A hydrological study has been done, independently, which does not favour the peaker plant builder's position,… Continue

Added by Avia Eek on January 12, 2010 at 6:00am — 2 Comments

You Can't Eat Energy--Peaker Plant in the Holland Marsh

PEAKER PLANT IN THE HOLLAND MARSH





My name is Avia Eek. My husband, Bill, and I farm in the Holland Marsh. My husband, and many of the farmers in the Holland Marsh are descendants of the first pioneers who broke this land in 1934. Although, it should be noted the first industry here was the harvesting of the marsh grass for mattresses. This business took place from 1880 to approx. 1915, when it peaked.



The soil in the Holland Marsh is organic based, the result of… Continue

Added by Avia Eek on December 19, 2009 at 6:03am — 1 Comment

Latest Blog Posts

Most Popular Blog Posts

Monthly Archives

2010

2009

Agriculture Headlines from Farms.com Canada East News - click on title for full story

Wildfire Smoke Over Ontario--What Farmers Need to Know

Wildfire smoke is becoming a recurring challenge for Ontario agriculture, farmers are facing concerns about worker safety, livestock health, and day-to-day farm operations.

How AI Could Improve Productivity and Competitiveness in Canadian Agriculture

Farm Credit Canada's report highlights that accelerating AI adoption can boost the competitiveness of Canada's agriculture sector, though current usage lags far behind other industries.

EMILI Celebrates 10 Years of Connecting Farmers, Innovators, and Industry Partners

EMILI received $3.5 million in federal funding to expand agricultural innovation, support technology testing, and help farmers adopt practical digital solutions.

Secretary Naig to Present the Dolan Family of Buchanan County with the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will present the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to Sean and Sara Dolan of Buchanan County during a ceremony on Friday, July 17, at the Monti Community Center near Coggon. The award presentation will be part of an open house scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The statewide award recognizes Iowa livestock farmers who take pride in caring for their livestock and the environment while serving as good neighbors and community leaders. Sean and Sara Dolan own and operate Newton Pork, a 600-sow farrow-to-wean operation near Coggon. Their son, Mikel, works full time on the farm, while their daughter, Frankie, recently graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in agronomy and will begin her career as a sales agronomist with River Valley Cooperative. The Dolans market pigs through a partnership with Sean's brother, Mark, who shares ownership of the finishing enterprise, while Sean's father, Jim, continues to lend a hand during harvest each fall. B

Board of Directors Nomination Period Open for 2026

Shape the Future of Alberta Canola – Take your Seat at the Table  The future of Alberta’s canola industry starts with growers.  Agriculture continues to face challenges, from market access and trade to research, regulations, farm profitability, and more. Alberta Canola needs experienced producers who are ready to share their knowledge, bring fresh perspectives, and help lead the industry forward.  If you’re passionate about the future of canola farming, now is the time to step up.  Nominations are now open for Directors in Regions 2, 5, 8 and 11.  Find your region: albertacanola.com/regions  Nomination deadline: 4:00 p.m. on Oct. 30, 2026  Why Become a Director? Alberta Canola’s board is governed by growers, for growers. Directors work alongside fellow producers to make decisions that create lasting value for Alberta’s canola industry.  As a director, you will:  Represent and advocate for the growers in your region.  Help direct grower investments in research, agronomy, marke

© 2026   Created by Darren Marsland.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service