The man who saved a billion lives
Reprinted from The Real Dirt on Farming After World War II, failing harvests, famine and extreme poverty were haunting the Indian sub-continent – countries we know today as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh...
View ArticleAnimal agriculture and our environment
“Is it wasteful to use grain to feed animals? The notion that farm animals in Canada use food needed by people in developing countries is false. Livestock don’t compete with people for food grains. For...
View ArticleFarmers Must Take the Lead on Sustainable Agricultural Development
Guest blog by Terry Daynard I have seriously underestimated the sustainability of the term “sustainable development,” especially as it pertains to agriculture. I’ll make that mistake no more. This...
View ArticleAward-winning labelling innovation makes local soybutter spread safe solution...
Editor’s Note: Periodically, we’ll focus new and innovative research in Ontario agriculture. Here’s one such story. by Lilian Schaer A new approach to labelling a locally produced soybutter is making...
View ArticleCanadians reach Food Freedom Day on February 14
Guest Blog by Debra Pretty-Straathof, Vice President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture When Canadians celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 14 this year, farmers will mark a second national milestone:...
View ArticleA Canadian farmer and mother weighs in on GMO labelling
Guest blog by Cherilyn Nagel. Cherilyn Nagel, a Saskatchewan farmer, recently had a column published that highlights the benefits of GM crops on her family’s farm and why she, as a mother, doesn’t...
View ArticlePilot school program uses Ontario produce to raise funds, promote healthy eating
By Lilian Schaer It’s a new initiative that’s a win for farmers, students and healthy eating. Fresh from the Farm is a pilot program being launched this fall in select school boards that will let...
View ArticleOntario farm meeting rising demand for locally grown edamame
By Lilian Schaer (Alvinston) – Demand for edamame, a type of soybean popular in Asia as a snack and vegetable dish, is growing in North America. Most edamame sold here, however, is imported – something...
View ArticleHappy Earth Day!
Our farmers are working hard year-round to protect the environment for future generations. Here is an infographic showing just some of the ways they do this.
View ArticleAugust Faces of Farming
By Kelly Daynard There was never any doubt in John Kapteyn’s mind that he wanted to become a farmer. Growing up, he spent his free time helping his parents on their family farm in Simcoe County. When...
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