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LFA President’s report for July 2008

Wheat harvest is now started in Lambton and if the sun would stay out for a few days in a row most of the wheat could be off the fields. Now let’s talk about the higher price of food, the

New Product of Canada Food Labelling Guidelines Take Effect end of year

When Canadians go to the grocery store, they want to be able to bring home Canadian food to serve their families. That is why Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced on May 21, 2008 that new truth in labelling guidelines would

Fresh From The Farm To Your Table. Ontario Farmers Markets Are Open For Business

The arrival of Ontario Farmers’ Markets may be one of the surest signs that our local growing season is up, running and flourishing. Farmers’ Markets are an important part of Ontario’s heritage, with the first Farmers’ Market established more than

Agri-food spin on summer camps help prepare the future leaders of Canada’s agriculture sector The University of Guelph campus is alive this summer with camps and kids making great use of the facilities during the school’s quiet time, and getting

The Species at Risk Stewardship Fund has been established to encourage greater public involvement in species at risk protection by supporting recovery and conservation activities. Through this fund, $3.0 million is available for species at risk stewardship projects for 2007-2008.

Upcoming Regional Meeting & President’s Report July 2007

Our Regional Meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 15th at Brigden Fairgrounds. The guest speaker will be Crystal MacKay, Executive Director of the Ontario Farm Animal Council, along with a representative from OFA. Crystal is an excellent speaker and

Teaching children to think about farm safety is the goal of the Lambton Farm Safety Association. The group recently held their annual Progressive Agricultural Safety Day in Alvinston. Approximately 130 children attended to see presentations on hydro safety, lawnmower safety,

Ontario Federation of Agriculture is holding their REGIONAL MEETING Wednesday, August 15th, 2007 @ 6:30 p.m. Location: Moore Agricultural fairgrounds, Brigden Beef, scalloped potatoes, salads, cake, $10.00 per person. Guest Speaker: Crystal MacKay, Executive Director of The Ontario Farm Animal

Ministers Announce New Vision For Canada’s Ag. Sector

Ministers of Agriculture from across the country have come to an agreement in principle on Growing Forward, a bold market-driven vision for Canada’s agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products industry in every region of the country. They also announced agreement on

Early field scouting activity confirms that aphids are present in Ontario soybean fields, although in low numbers. “This however could change quickly, as winged aphids could move in from other regions or from the few heavily infested fields already present