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EDITOR'S NOTE

"Happy Tuesday! Listen to the final 2025 Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture interview with Hensall Co-op's Meghan Scott. Plus, how to dispose of unwanted chemicals this coming fall, government support for farm environmental projects and more. "

Jill Filmer, editor

News

Federal and provincial governments invest $14.6 million to support large-scale environmental projects on Ontario farms

The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $14.6 million through the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP) to help farmers make other improvements to their farmland.

Association of Equipment Manufacturers releases policy priorities ahead of fall parliamentary session

Ahead of the fall parliamentary session, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) rolled out policy priorities to strengthen the equipment manufacturing industry and improve global competitiveness.

Dispose unwanted pesticides and old livestock/equine medications at upcoming collection events

Starting this month in Ontario, farmers will have the opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted agricultural pesticides and old livestock/equine medications at Cleanfarms' collection events.

FVGC voices concerns following proposal to end Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Pierre Poilievre, leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, recently announced his plan to scrap the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program in efforts to address the unemployment crisis.

Features

IWCA series: Meghan Scott

As a field marketer and sales coach at Hensall Co-op, and now Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture honouree, Meghan Scott has lots to share from her experiences building relationships with growers, interns and co-workers.

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ICYMI: Invasive pest an increasing issue

Since its discovery in Nova Scotia in 2017, leek moth has become a growing threat to the province’s Allium crops. It's widespread in the province – causing increasing levels of damage.

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