A lot of goodness goes into jars and freezers during preserving season
Many a kitchen is filled with steam and the smell of cooking fruits and vegetables this time of year. This
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Agriculture
Farm organizations to challenge freedom of information decision
Ontario’s three main farm organizations are not pleased with an Ontario government decision to allow the names of farm businesses
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UPA launching dialogue on food autonomy in Québec
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted several questions about societal priorities and values. The Institut du Nouveau Monde (INM) and the
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Wild pigs still roaming
There are times when things are still hog wild in local forests and fields. Wild pigs are still occasionally seen
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New Ontario regulation makes it an offence to obstruct livestock vehicles
In order to keep people safe, the Ontario government is making it an offence to stop, obstruct, hinder or otherwise
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Governments help Ontario food processors become more innovative and competitive
The Governments of Canada and Ontario are providing more than $5.4 million through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership to help food
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Ontario government supporting agricultural and rural fall fairs and exhibitions
The Ontario government is expanding eligibility for agricultural societies to apply for funding to help offset the financial losses due
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Gypsy moth caterpillar still eating forests after all these years
While the Emerald Ash Borer has been devouring ash trees across Ontario and Québec, another invasive pest from the past
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Québec’s UPA launches app to help people discover local food producers
The Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA), Québec’s largest farm organization, has proudly launched the Mangeons local plus que jamais! (eat
Read moreNew law attempts to balance food production with peaceful protest
There is a new law in Ontario that aims to balance the safety and security of farmers, their families and
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