Working with multiple generations Working on the family farm means that farmers get to do the job they love with people they love. This also has its challenges, particularly when multiple generations ...

In Wilmot Township, Stewart Snyder is fighting to protect the future of his farm. A fifth-generation dairy farmer, Snyder has spent years working the land on Bleams Road, where his family has raised ...

Red Osier Dogwood: A potential antibiotic alternative, showing promise for prebiotic properties in broiler chickens.

Farmers in Saskatchewan were no doubt happy to see the recent announcement that no new clubroot cases had been discovered in the province in 2024. The announcement came from the provincial government, ...

Ann Slater, president of Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario (EFAO), says her association is “happy” with the marketing board’s Thursday announcement. The EFAO and the National Farmers Union ...

This month, we connect with professors from Canada and the United States to learn why researchers use pigs to advance medical research. We explore how scientists manage pigs that researchers use in ...

Herbicide-resistant weeds are becoming a common problem for Prairie farmers, limiting their options for chemical weed management and increasing the importance of non-chemical management strategies.

Renting out your land to a farming tenant can have many benefits; however, being aware of the potential risks and making informed decisions about land management is essential. Jaycee Adrian, farm ...

Modern swine production demands precision in feeding high-prolific sows to ensure both longevity and optimal performance. Over the past decade, advances in sow genetics and feeding systems have ...

Rural Ontario is dotted with nearly 500,000 private wells, providing the primary drinking water for about 1.3 million people. Unlike municipal water systems, these wells are not provincially regulated ...

Every three years, OMAFRA polls farmers and custom workers from across the province for their custom rates. These rates help OMAFRA understand and analyze farming costs, but they are also used by ...

In some respects, producing pork is like becoming a millionaire: if it were easy, everyone would do it. In both cases, success hinges on the mastery of many elements. The process sounds intimidating, ...