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Congratulations Joel Jarvis! Ontario farmer breaks World Record for largest squash.

At 674.3 kg or 1,486.6 pounds, Joel Jarvis' squash beats the old record of 560 kg or 1,234 pounds as confirmed by Guinness World Records.…Continue

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Started Oct 17, 2011

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 where their food is grown while 62 per cent of adults (35-54)…Continue

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Started Oct 5, 2011

New Farming Operations & Agriculture page on Ontario Ministry of Labour website links to regulations, OHS guidelines, resources

New Farming Operations & Agriculture page on Ontario Ministry of Labour website links to regulations, OHS guidelines, resources and partners.Click here:…Continue

Started Jul 28, 2011

 

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USDA announces $2B to strengthen specialty crops sector

U.S. agriculture secretary Tom Vilsack has announced the creation of new programs that will help farmers who grow fruits, vegetables, and nuts overcome market barriers for their products, and help producers access necessary pre-market storage for their crops following severe weather events, including recent hurricanes. Specifically, the new Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops initiative will provide $2 billion to assist specialty crop growers in maintaining a strong domestic supply and expanding market opportunities for their crops.

Cross-Canada panel to address threats to farmland

The British Columbia Agricultural Council (BCAC) is hosting a high-stakes panel discussion at the BC Young Farmers’ Farm Fest 2024 on November 19 in Abbotsford.  

BC government announces new ag minister

British Columbia’s NDP premier David Eby, who eked out a slim one-seat majority, introduced his new cabinet on November 18. The minister of agriculture and food is Lana Popham. 

Little Leaf Farms introduces Sweet and Crispy blend

Little Leaf Farms, a packaged lettuce brand grown through controlled environment agriculture, has expanded its line of leafy greens with the launch of a new Sweet and Crispy lettuce blend. Featuring two of the brand’s fan-favorite varieties — baby crispy green leaf and sweet baby butter leaf — Sweet and Crispy offers a delightful blend of crispy and buttery textures with a touch of sweetness, the company said in a news release

AGT Food and Ingredients Announces Sale of MobilGrain

AGT Food and Ingredients of Regina has entered into an agreement to sell all its shares in MobilGrain to a Chicago-based global alternative asset management firm. 

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