Ontario Farmers
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177 years old and thriving, Barrie Farmers’ Market staff talk return to outdoorsA 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.CanadaMay 5, 2023
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Mental health of farmers worse than general public, says University of Guelph surveyA 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.CanadaAug 12, 2022
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Abnormally dry conditions affecting farmers’ crops in southwestern OntarioMany 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.WeatherJul 19, 2022
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Ontario farmers urge feds to reconsider pre-departure COVID-19 tests for migrant workersFarmers 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.HealthJan 21, 2021
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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.WeatherJul 7, 2020
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Windsor health official defends move to close greenhouse over COVID-19 outbreakThe Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers says in a statement that the public health order has contributed to anxiety among both farmers and workers.HealthJul 3, 2020
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Ontario’s agriculture bill violates charter rights, say animal rights activistsAnimal rights activists say a proposed law to protect farmers from aggressive protesters will trample freedom of speech.CanadaJun 8, 2020
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Coronavirus: Labour shortages at some Ontario farms threaten crop harvest, groups sayThe 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.HealthJun 3, 2020
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Canadian farmers mull euthanasia for animals as coronavirus slows processingFor both pork and beef producers, it's been increasingly difficult to find solutions.CanadaMay 6, 2020
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Peterborough-area farmers support bill for protection against animal rights activistsBill 156 proposes to increase fines for trespassing on Ontario farms and food processing facilities and make it illegal to obstruct vehicles carrying farm animals.PoliticsFeb 4, 2020
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