Gordon Stock from Ontario Fruits and Vegetable Association says that with the supply chain issues in North America, the biggest issue farmers are facing is input costs. With more than 40 ships backed up at the port in Vancouver, farmers could be
By Kamryn Cusumano Jan. 27, 2019 A Windsor couple is hoping to inspire a cultural shift in the city with their new blog. The Border City Hippies blog was launched two weeks ago by Jessica and T.J. Bondy. The self-proclaimed
By Lauren O’Brien As the sun falls, parents turn the heat up on the thermostat and tuck their children under thick blankets. They sleep soundly, with bellies full of pumpkin pie and apple cider. Come morning, when the frost melts,
By Lauren O’Brien Farmers in Windsor-Essex say 2018 has been a good and warm season for growing pumpkins. The weather plays the biggest role in growing successful pumpkins, according to Greg Rocheleau, co-owner of Pepe’s Pumpkin Patch. They have been
By Lauren O’Brien Farmers in Windsor and Essex County say food banks need to promote healthier eating. Lesley Labbe is the primary farmer at Our Farm Organics, located just outside of Cottam, Ont. As one of Windsor and Essex County’s
By Lauren O’Brien The advancement of smartphones and technology in the past decade is causing the agriculture industry to thrive. Machinery is replacing human workers at a steady rate and precision agriculture, which uses GPS guidance, is being used more
by Kacie Cooper Flooded rivers from Hurricane Florence’s record-breaking rains are continuing to strain North Carolina’s hog lagoons and coal ash dumps. According to PBS, North Carolina environmental regulators say several open-air manure pits at hog farms have failed, spilling
By Lauren O’Brien Beef farmers in Ontario are focused on increasing the share of Ontario beef in the province’s marketplace. In early 2017, the organization, Beef Farmers of Ontario, implemented its regional marketing initiative. The RMI is a marketing strategy
By Kenneth Pastushyn People were able to learn about the agricultural activities the Harrow Research and Development Centre has to offer at its open house. Visitors took guided tours on a covered wagon pulled by a John Deere tractor. The
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