Issues
A Field Day Under Smoky Skies: Wildfires, farmer safety, and community solidarity
The skies hang heavy with wildfire smoke in the background of photos from last week’s field day at Lawoti Farms and Carabao Fields near Campbellville in Southern Ontario. The smoke rolled into Southern Ontario on the morning of the event and it was difficult to know...
Shaping the Future of Agriculture: New Farmers, Local Food Systems and the Agricultural Policy Framework
YA and EFAO put together this guide with suggested talking points to help you fill out AAFC’s public consultation survey, closing June 30, 2026.
Advancing a New Farmer Strategy in Ontario
This brief outlines the urgency of coordinated action and calls on governments and sector partners to advance a comprehensive New Farmer Strategy for Ontario.
Rooted in Resistance: Honouring Black Farming Communities in Ontario
Despite systemic racism and colonial land theft, Black communities across the province built thriving agricultural settlements.
Seeds, Transparency, and Choice: GM Tomatoes Threaten to Enter the Market
As genetically modified garden seeds begin to appear in Canada, growers may want to take a closer look at how these changes can affect seed saving, organic production, and transparency.