Farmers face unintended consequences of new federal housing tax
by Crispin Colvin, Vice President
Ontario Federation of Agriculture
Canada is in the midst of a housing crisis, and different levels of government are introducing various measures...
Fall fairs bring urban and rural Ontario together
by Drew Spoelstra, Vice President, OFA
A sure sign that the end of summer is approaching has always been the opening of the Canadian National Exhibition...
Update on return of fertilizer tariffs paid by Ontario farmers
Courtesy of Ontario Federation of Agriculture
In 2022, the Canadian government-imposed tariffs on fertilizer sourced from Russia in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This has...
Food Corner
by Paul Cormier, Salamanders of Kemptville
On these hot days of Summer, it’s nice to have cool treats. So, imagine having a nice taco or...
The Food Corner
The BLTC Sandwich
Every year, I believe it is an obligation to savour the last of our garden’s tomatoes and lettuce to produce a Bacon,...
The Food Corner
by Paul Cormier, Salamanders of Kemptville
Our family likes Mediterranean cuisine, and Tabouli (or Tabbouleh) Salad is a great, fresh take on the traditional greens....
Growing Eastern Ontario Organically
by Deron Johnston
On Saturday, February 23, the Canadian Organic Growers (COG) launched a new initiative to support Eastern Ontario farmers to transition to farming...
Burdockery
by Fred Schueler and Aleta Karstad
Fragile Inheritance natural history
It's getting to be the time of year when clothing and dogs may come back from outings...
Exploring impacts of vet shortage in rural and remote communities across Ontario
by Ethan Wallace, Director, OFA
Rural and remote communities in Ontario are experiencing a shortage of veterinary access. What does this look like? It looks...
Wild Ginger, Bloodroot and Volunteers
by Philip Fry
As I wandered along our lane watching early wildflowers begin to show, it occurred to me that there are similarities between these...