For months now, producers have been grappling with a growing season marked by weather extremes and mounting economic uncertainty. With conditions shifting from a rain-soaked spring to a summer defined ...

Crown land represents about 95 per cent of Northern Ontario. As farmers in the North look to expand their farms, some have become frustrated with the barriers limiting their access to Crown land.

Williamsburg dairy farmer Ron Toonders has worked hard to build his Yolanda Farms into a model of innovation and adaptability in the province. Toonders has earned a reputation for employing technology ...

Restoring old barns could offer farmers a unique opportunity to blend tradition with modern needs. While these historic structures may show their age, they provide valuable potential for ...

For many in Ontario, agriculture is far more than an industry – it’s a deeply rooted way of life. Among those most devoted to fostering the next generation stands John Drummond. Known to many as ‘Mr.

Eva Wagler farms at a crossroads – operating next door to the controversial Wilmot Township expropriation boundary and now bracing for the industrial development to come. Wagler and husband Tim are ...

Ontario’s Bill 5, also named the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, recently received Royal Assent. While the intent of the bill is to fast-track economically beneficial development ...

Lighting in turkey barns has the potential to affect a flock’s productivity and welfare. Dr. Karen Schwean-Lardner, a professor in the Department of Animal and Poultry Science at the University of ...

Brandon Cox understands he’s unlikely to realize the full impact of his efforts in his lifetime, but he’s certain his work restoring his farm’s ecosystems will be worth it for future generations.

Concrete tower silos are a defining feature of Ontario’s rural landscape, serving as crucial storage for silage and grain. However, these structures face a persistent threat from within: The gradual ...

The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) acknowledges that one-size-fits-all solutions often fail to meet local needs, given the province’s diverse rural landscape. The OFA Revive Fund works with ...

Many rural communities across Ontario have a long-standing annual tradition of gathering at their local fall fair to celebrate agriculture. While many fairs are now over a century old, their events, ...