From the Halton Region: On Thursday, March 26, 2015, Halton chefs, restaurateurs, farmers and tourism professionals are invited to the second annual Halton Region Food Tourism Summit – Steps to Sustainability. This event aims to bring together Halton’s food community to network, learn about innovative sustainable practices and industry...read more
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
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
Last month the Headwaters Food & Farming Alliance (HFFA) was awarded a First Place Category Champion prize worth $5,000 from CST Inspiring Minds Learning Project at Primrose Elementary School in Mulmur. HFFA submitted Idea #311, “If we nourish, kids will flourish”, for the CST funding program and was selected...read more