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[Ontario] — March 11, 2026 — Agritourism Ontario has released its groundbreaking Economic Growth Study titled Fields of Opportunity on the agritourism sector in Ontario — the first comprehensive analysis of its kind in the province. “Agritourism plays an important role in strengthening our province by connecting people to food and farming while providing operators […]
Federal and provincial investment will protect Ontario’s farmers in the face of U.S. tariffs and policies TORONTO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $14.6 million through the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP) to help farmers make improvements to their farmland. As part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario, this
Discover Rural Oxford returns for its second year at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show, bringing together an inspiring collection of local businesses that highlight the rich entrepreneurial spirit of our rural communities. This unique exhibit connects visitors with market-style vendors offering products and experiences you can’t always find at the farm show—encouraging people to shop local
June 24, 2024 – Rural Oxford Economic Development Corporation has joined Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show (COFS) to create a Discover Rural Oxford exhibit. “The exhibit will bring local fare to an international stage,” said Rural Oxford EDC Economic Development Officer Crystal van Roekel. Discover Rural Oxford is an exciting initiative set to debut at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show, the
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Want locally grown, fresh, pesticide free vegetables ALL YEAR ROUND? You can have it, at Milky Way Farm, located just south of Woodstock. This mixed vegetable, four season, ecologically focused family farm, owned and operated by Jesse Way and Meghan Brandenburg, grows an array of heirloom and hybrid vegetables year round, ranging from vibrant salad
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Canada and Ontario committing up to $25 million to boost efficiency in farming and food processing. WATERDOWN – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $25 million, through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), to expand production capacity and boost energy efficiency in the agriculture and food sector. Through the Agri-Tech
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Local chicken in Oxford County When Tim and Donna Norris moved to Oxford County, they thought they were moving to the middle of nowhere. What they found, was they were actually moving to the middle of everywhere. This move to the back roads of the county in Mount Elgin brought a new appreciation for farm life
The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) is a new $3.5-billion, 5-year agreement (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2028), between the federal, provincial and territorial governments to strengthen the competitiveness, innovation, and resiliency of the agriculture, agri‐food and agri‐based products sector.
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Telemedicine options and modernization of rules could help better service rural areas. Telemedicine technology could improve access to veterinary care in Ontario’s remote and underserviced areas. The shortage of veterinarians, particularly large animal specialists, is no secret. Tack on pandemic pressures, burnout and retirement, and the sector’s ability to meet demand is stressed further. “The
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Zorra Township’s Golspie Dairy has been around for many years but until recently most people have never heard of it. Thanks to some slick new self-serve equipment and cheese making, the company has been added to the impressive list of retail food destinations in Oxford County. “My husband’s great, great grandparents started milking cows back
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St. Joseph, Michigan. – The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) has named Salford Group HALO VRT winner of a 2023 AE50 award. AE50 awards honor the year’s most innovative designs in engineering products or systems for the food and agriculture industries. The Salford HALO VRT will be featured in the January/February 2023
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Woodstock, Ont., March 22, 2022 – Discovery Farm Woodstock is pleased to announce the in-person return of its flagship event, Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show on Sept 13, 14 and 15, 2022. “We’re delighted to be back in person with a large show where farmers can connect with others, see new technology, get their hands on new
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