While many farmers across Ontario are familiar with growing winter wheat, other winter crops, including canola, barley, triticale, and rye, have garnered a growing interest from both grain farmers and ...

Starting a new farm can be difficult in any industry, but those hoping to access supply-managed sectors face an additional hurdle. Fortunately, for farmers looking to produce milk, eggs, chicken, or ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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.

Drought has been a consistent issue for many Prairie farmers for the majority of the past decade. While the exact conditions can vary significantly from community to community, the fact is that dry ...

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 ...

Soil testing isn’t expensive – especially compared to fertilizer. The cost of collecting and analyzing a basic sample shouldn’t be more than a few dollars per acre when spread across a quarter section ...

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 ...

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, ...