Learn how Durham Farmers put food on your plate: Durham Farm Connections, a volunteer-based organization, provides agricultural education opportunities for farm and non-farm communities in Durham Region to ensure the viability of the agriculture sector. Through popular initiatives like a Grade 3 Program, a High School Program, an Open...read more
The Nutrition Resource Centre (NRC) has been hosting a series of food literacy webinars, unpacking food literacy, one of which we attended last week – last Thursday they took a look at the Community Food Advisor (CFA) program in Ontario, highlighting some specific efforts through Hamilton Public Health Services’...read more
Attention Planners and Economic Developers: OMAFRA has released draft PPS Guidelines on permitted uses in Ontario’s prime agricultural areas, which have been posted for a 90-day commenting period. OMAFRA is interested in discussing the content of the draft Guidelines and receiving your input. As these Guidelines closely affect farmers,...read more
Have you developed and implemented an innovative product or process within your agriculture or food business? If so, you could be eligible to receive one of the following awards from the Premier’s Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence Program: – Premier’s Award (one award valued at $75,000) – Minister’s Award...read more
A farmer in Lambton County has possibly changed the way we’ll be looking at road salt, after winning a $107,352 lawsuit for damages the municipal government’s road salt caused to his farm. Specifically, $56,700 was awarded to Joseph and Evelyn Steadman for the depreciation in their property value, and...read more
Ontario Farmland Trust is holding their 11th annual Farmland Forum in east central Ontario for the very first time. After 10 successful years in Guelph, 2015’s Forum will be held in Oshawa, making it easier for attendees in the eastern end of the province to attend. Details: Date: Friday,...read more
In regards to the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Regulation Proposal Notice regarding Neonicotinoid Pesticides in Ontario, the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee (DAAC) has put a Resolution forward that has been endorsed by Durham’s Regional Council. You may view the Resolution in full by clicking on...read more