NEWS
Farmers provide drive-thru breakfast to 1,800 people
LONDON — Farm and Food Care Ontario recently held its third Breakfast from the Farm event this year and it was again sold out. The Saturday, Oct. 2 ev... Read more
Trudeau climate plan ignores climate science
Robert Murphy Fraser Institute During the election, Prime Minister Trudeau ran as a bold leader in the fight against climate change. Yet even if we ag... Read more
Insured corn, soybean acres up: Agricorp
GUELPH — Ontario farmers took out 5.3 million acres in production insurance in 2021, the same as last year, according to Agricorp, provider of the pro... Read more
Mental health crisis: Seven farmers in one county commit suicide in one year and mental health workers are not equipped to handle it
CHATHAM — Farmers report experiencing chronic stress more than the general population and when the pressure ... Read more
Stress busters: Jog, chew gum, laugh, pray
Harvest can be the most stressful time of the year and when some farmers need help coping with stress and depression. Read more
OPINION: Paperwork is the monster that crushed me
Despite the warnings about mental health in agricultural publications, I thought we were unaffected. Read more
21-year large animal vet sees looming vet shortage in Eastern Ontario
Dr. Jeff Sleeth is a long-hauler. The Kingston veterinarian treats cattle and horses, always travelling rural roads to visit clients on the farm as an... Read more
Looking for a hoof trimmer? Good luck as many are booked solid
Irena Vélez Farmers Forum NEW HAMBURG — Hoof trimmers are becoming harder and harder to find in Ontario. “I’ve been trimming for 24 years and I haven’... Read more
Enter the Ottawa Farm Show photo contest
Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Guest Column What’s in a photo? A good photo will give you a feeling – make you happy, angry, frustrated or simply inform.... Read more
OPINION: Observations on the COVID pandemic and ivermectin
Although my focus has been on the infectious diseases of cattle, it is difficult for me not to pay attention to what is happening with infectious dise... Read more
