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Stranded foreign workers cleared to go home. Trinidad and Tobago have agreed to allow about 400 temporary foreign workers in Canada to return home #OntFarmerNews #CdnAg https://www.ontariofarmer.com//stranded-foreign-workers-cl

Christmas light displays usually finish by the end of December, but this year the Festival of Northern Lights at Harrison Park in Owen Sound has extended the event until January 17, 2021. Organizers consulted with Grey Bruce Health Unit and were told the event could continue into January during the provincial lockdown. The colourful setup features some farm scenes in the light displays. It's powered up from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. nightly. Photos by Sharon Grose Photography #OntFarmerNews #GreyCounty #OntAg #OwenSound

A Canadian researcher at McMaster University is among a large number of academics critical of the new dietary guidelines the United States Department of Agriculture recently issued #OntFarmerNews #USAg https://www.ontariofarmer.com//u-s-food-guidelines-draw-cr

U.S. farmers will receive $13 billion in new payments, this time more targeted than the previous COVID-19 subsidies. Another $13 billion will go into food programs for low-income Americans #OntFarmerNews #USAg https://www.ontariofarmer.com//2b4bb00c-f86d-4c42-894c-1f0

I’ll have fries with that! In the last year, the cows at Kasko Cattle Company in Lethbridge, Alberta, have eaten 50,000 tonnes of French fries! General Manager Ryan Kasko explains how the operation uses cull potato products from a nearby manufacturing plant to feed a balanced diet to the cattle. It adds a lot of value to our ration, and for our partner, the French fry plant, it’s great for them too because they’re able to send French fries to be up-cycled into cattle, Kasko... says. #OntFarmerNews #WatchItWednesday #CdnAg #CdnBeef https://www.facebook.com/LoveCDNBeef/videos/269678151089791

The country is one of the world’s major suppliers of soybeans, corn and wheat #OntFarmerNews https://www.ontariofarmer.com//5e9a9cbc-8c66-41fe-8033-35c

Norfolk County Mayor Kristal Chopp says online harassment has been part of her job since being elected two years ago, including one case that resulted in a man being criminally convicted #OntFarmerNews https://www.ontariofarmer.com//b0f21312-22b0-4d0c-bfa1-843

Heinz said it is building a $17-million plant that will employ approximately 30 people, producing 45-million kilograms of ketchup every year #OntFarmerNews #CdnAg https://www.ontariofarmer.com//heinz-to-make-ketchup-in-mo

Today’s Modern Grain Farm: A Harvest Across Canada is a 20-minute short brought to you by the Grain Growers of Canada and CropLife Canada. The film is designed to educate Canada’s legislators and policy makers about the business of modern grain farming and features farmers from Ontario, Alberta, Quebec, PEI, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Grain Growers of Canada is the national voice of grain farmers from coast to coast. Representing over 65,000 farmers through its 15 national, r...egional and provincial grower groups, GGC members are trade oriented, sustainable, and innovative. As the farmer-driven association for the grains industry, GGC advocates for the federal government to take decisions that support the competitiveness and profitability of grain growers across Canada. #OntFarmersNews #WatchItWednesday #CdnAg #GrainGrowersOfCanada https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxtlRvYI7g8&feature=youtu.be

A Simcoe farmer has dropped his legal challenge regarding quarantine rules in Norfolk and Haldimand involving bunkhouses and migrant workers #OntFarmerNews #OntAg #COVID19 https://www.ontariofarmer.com//45104cf3-a012-44b2-abf9-5cd

The Ontario Food Terminal is broadening its list of goods for sale to include a larger selection of agricultural products, as well as Christmas wreathes and decorative corn #OntFarmerNews #OntAg https://www.ontariofarmer.com//ontario-food-terminal-expan

Bayer CropScience’s investment will fuel programs and resources for AgScape, all designed to empower young Ontarians with accurate information about the agri-food system #OntFarmerNews #OntAg https://www.ontariofarmer.com///bayer-reinvests-in-agscape

This year has been the busiest season in the 24-year history of McEachran and Sons Orchards located in Duntroon. Brenda McEachran attributes the success to consumers actively seeking to support local farmers during COVID-19. Folks are looking to shop at farm gate markets and they enjoy taking a drive through Simcoe County's countryside. The family-run orchard grows 20 different varieties of apples. Photos by Sharon Grose Photography #OntFarmerNews #OntAg #FamilyFarm #OntApples #SimcoeCounty

Carrie Anne and Paul DeJong tied the knot at Charlton Angus Cattle Company on August 30, 2020. The couple, who raise Black Angus, had dreamed of a farm wedding and couldn't have asked for a better day. Photo by Rebekah Gingrich Photography #OntFarmerNews #FarmSeen #OntAg #FarmWedding

Brekveld has become the Ontario Federation of Agriculture's 32nd president and the third female in history to hold the role. She was recently recognized as one of the six 2020 Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture #OntFarmerNews #CdAg https://www.ontariofarmer.com//brekveld-is-new-ofa-preside

Rabobank foresees a rocky fall season for the ag markets because of COVID-19, the failure in the United States to pass funding and the U.S. election next week #OntFarmerNews #CdnAg #USAg https://www.ontariofarmer.com//rabobank-foresees-rocky-fall

Huron Tractor and McGrail Farm Equipment announce a purchase agreement has been reached that will see Huron Tractor acquire McGrail Farm Equipment L.P. effective January 1, 2021 #OntFarmerNews #OntAg https://ontariofarmer.prod.postmedia.digital//082be252-e3f

The new model can remove 24-inch stumps in less than three minutes #OntFarmerNews #OntAg https://www.ontariofarmer.com/machinery/remove-stumps-faster

The 2020 forage seasonal summary is compiled by OMAFRA's crop field staff and covers hay, haylage, pasture and annual forage crops #OntFarmerNews #OntAg https://www.ontariofarmer.com//2020-forage-seasonal-summary

An early morning mist blankets Toll-Gate Farms, owned by Vaughn and Marlene Toll and run with the help of their sons Greg, Bryce, and Andy. The 45-head cow-calf, cash crop and Clydesdale breeding operation is located just outside Blyth, Ontario. The photo was taken by Bryce Toll. #OntFarmerNews #FarmSeen #OntAg #FamilyFarm

A small, island-bound sheep farm near Kingston continues to reach the outside world through its unique approach to social media and promotion and it’s getting some interesting attention, both locally and abroad #OntFarmerNews #OntAg #OntSheep https://www.ontariofarmer.com//21c65b74-ef37-4389-b62e-2cb

The new facility includes approximately 100,000 square feet of manufacturing and professional space, as well as a state-of-the-art training facility for use by employees and Lely’s distribution partners throughout North America #OntFarmerNews #CdnAg #USAg https://www.ontariofarmer.com//lely-breaks-ground-on-campus

Sargent Family Dairy is founded on four generations of hard work, family ties and tradition. The family operation, located in Enniskillen, Ontario, recently announced that it is launching a new on-farm dairy processing facility in 2021 that will produce bottled milk, pasture butter and a selection of artisanal cheese and curds. Owners Tim and Sharyn Sargent, along with their adult children, are excited to show their local community and beyond how fresh Ontario milk is produce...d from the farm's herd of show-winning Jersey cows. You can learn more on SFD's social media pages or book an appointment to check out the farm's viewing room in person. #OntFarmerNews #WatchItWednesday #OntAg #FamilyFarm #OntMilk #JerseyCows #OntDairy #SargentFamilyDairy https://www.facebook.com/108964400800831/videos/258607102142892

The Northumberland Cattlemen's Association, along with Hilts Butcher Shop Ltd., Taylor Trucking and the Cobourg Rotary and District Clubs recently came together to donate over $5,000 to Food 4 All Northumberland. The dollar amount resulted in about 500-pounds of much-needed ground beef for the non-profit organization that provides food and needed items to local food banks. Pictured here, left to right, are Matt Hilts of Hilts Butcher Shop near Norwood, Rob O'Neil of Food 4 Al...l Northumberland in Cobourg, and Northumberland Cattlemen's Association members Kirby Hakkesteegt and Doug Gray. Photo by Valerie MacDonald #OntFarmerNews #LookForTheHelpers #OntAg #GivingBack #OntBeef

Ontario’s chicken marketing board and processors have failed to reach an agreement on a new chicken pricing formula, leaving it to the Ontario Farm Products Marketing Commission to impose a solution #OntFarmerNews #OntAg https://www.ontariofarmer.com//chicken-pricing-negotiation

Food suppliers are pleading for government intervention after Loblaw Companies Limited flexed its muscles to squeeze more money out of suppliers #OntFarmerNews https://www.ontariofarmer.com//retailers-plead-for-governm

Fresh Ontario apples are a staple this time of year, with local orchards offering a wide assortment of varieties for sale. These apples were picked at McEachran and Sons Orchards in Duntroon. The farm has 20 different kinds of apples for consumers to enjoy. Harvest began in mid-August and continued through October. Photo by Sharon Grose Photography #OntFarmerNews #OntAg #OntHort #FarmFreshApples #LocalFood #AppleOrchard

Six-year-old Aidan Brewer of Dundalk found the perfect pumpkin to take home to carve for Halloween. Aidan and his mom stopped by Grandma Lambe's market just south of Owen Sound. Photo by Sharon Grose Photography #OntFarmerNews #OntAg #HalloweenFun #GreyCounty

4-H Ontario recently announced the provincial winners of the 2020 Go For The Gold competition #OntFarmerNews #OntAg https://www.ontariofarmer.com//4-h-ontario-congratulations

Now in its 17th year, FCC Drive Away Hunger goes a long way toward replenishing the shelves at food banks and supporting school feeding programs across Canada #OntFarmerNews #CdnAg https://www.ontariofarmer.com//fcc-drive-away-hunger-provi

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