Ontario Farmers

• Ontario pumpkin farmers hit hard by prolonged drought: ‘Our lowest yield in 30 years’

  Ontario pumpkin farmers say there is a shortage of yield this season after taking a devastating hit due to low moisture, heat waves and a prolonged drought.

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  Oct 9, 2025
  
• 177 years old and thriving, Barrie Farmers’ Market staff talk return to outdoors

  A community staple older than Canada itself, the Barrie Farmers’ Market is getting ready to move back outdoors for spring while also celebrating a momentous birthday.

  Canada

  May 5, 2023
  
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• Mental health of farmers worse than general public, says University of Guelph survey

  A University of Guelph study is suggesting the mental health of farmer declined during the pandemic making the situation worse than it was five years ago.

  Canada

  Aug 12, 2022
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• Abnormally dry conditions affecting farmers’ crops in southwestern Ontario

  Many farmers in southwestern Ontario are currently dealing with the impact of unusually dry conditions in June and July so far, a situation that's making crops suffer.

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  Jul 19, 2022
• Ontario farmers urge feds to reconsider pre-departure COVID-19 tests for migrant workers

  Farmers who employ migrant workers are urging the federal government to waive the negative COVID-19 test result required before the employees can fly to Canada.

  Health

  Jan 21, 2021
• Ontario farmers ‘concerned’ as crops continue to die amid drought: ‘It’s bad’

  An Ontario farmer says he's worried his stock of beets, onions, squash, potatoes and fruits will either die or won't reach the potential in size if this heat continues for the next few days.

  Weather

  Jul 7, 2020
• Windsor health official defends move to close greenhouse over COVID-19 outbreak

  The Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers says in a statement that the public health order has contributed to anxiety among both farmers and workers.

  Health

  Jul 3, 2020
• Ontario’s agriculture bill violates charter rights, say animal rights activists

  Animal rights activists say a proposed law to protect farmers from aggressive protesters will trample freedom of speech.

  Canada

  Jun 8, 2020
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• Coronavirus: Labour shortages at some Ontario farms threaten crop harvest, groups say

  The Ontario Federation of Agriculture, the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers, and the Canada Horticultural Council say the shortages exist on many farms across the province because of the pandemic.

  Health

  Jun 3, 2020
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• Canadian farmers mull euthanasia for animals as coronavirus slows processing

  For both pork and beef producers, it's been increasingly difficult to find solutions.

  Canada

  May 6, 2020