In Scott Sowden’s opinion, when it comes to loving horses, “You’re born with it. It’s not something that people learn; I think it’s in your blood.”

The recent tariffs imposed by the United States and threats to absorb Canada as the “51 state” has united Canadians to “Buy Canadian.” However, whether or not customers are pulling out their chequebooks to support local farmers’ markets depends upon whom you talk to.

International commercial tomato breeder Kelsie MacLellan of HeinzSeed, the agriculture and breeding unit of KraftHeinz in Leamington, not only develops tomato varieties for use around the world but also sends seeds into outer space.

It was a record crop for potatoes this year in Canada. That was one of the main highlights Victoria Stamper.

The Ontario government announced a substantial Risk Management Program increase at a Eden farm last Tuesday.

A number of Ontario’s farmers were honoured with Excellence in Agriculture Awards at the Royal Winter Fair in November 2024.