Tag: Ontario Federation of Agriculture
Farmer who reported theft of 45,000 chicks charged with fraud, mischief: OPP
More than two years after a reported theft of 45,000 chicks from a Huron County farm, OPP have laid charges – against the farmer who reported the theft. Huron OPP said Wednesday a 41-year-old South Huron man is charged with fraud over $5,000 and public mischief in a case one farmer described as “mind-boggling” when […]
Vickers named agriculture parliamentary assistant
Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Paul Vickers is now the parliamentary assistant to Trevor Jones, the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness. “Agriculture has been the passion of my life,” Vickers said in a news release which announced his appointment. “I am very excited for this opportunity to advocate for Ontario’s farmers and agri-businesses.” The Ministry of […]
The 2,300 acre farm, about a mile from Lake Erie and spanning the rural communities, is a working cash crop operation but potential buyers are nervous about the market for corn, wheat and beans grow
One of Ontario’s largest working farms for sale has hit the market just outside London for $72.1 million, only to be met with a chilly response from potential buyers due to tariff threats on agriculture exports to the U.S. The 930-hectare (2,300-acre) farm is located about 1.5 kilometres from Lake Erie in Malahide Townshp and […]
Ontario’s current rabies vaccine shortage relates back to the pandemic pet surge
It is the human form of rabies vaccine; animal doses are not in shortage
Sandhill Crane damage to northern crops has now outlasted eight ag ministers
Northern Ontario farmers again plead for assistance at the OSCIA annual meeting