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Canadian Centre for Food Integrity launches national campaign to commemorate food system

The Canadian Centre for Food Integrity officially launched Canada’s Food System: Our Food. Our Future, a nationwide campaign that celebrates the Canadian food system, on May 15, 2025.  Amidst trade uncertainty, climate change and the need to strengthen the Canadian economy, the goal of this initiative is to highlight the Canadian food system as a foundational pillar for the nation and to commemorate those who make up the system’s workforce.

“The initiative reminds Canadians that the food system supports over two million Canadian jobs, contributes more than $140 billion to the national GDP, and ranks as the fifth largest exporter of agriculture and agri-food products globally,” said Keith Currie, President of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, “With export targets reaching $75 billion by 2025, the sector plays a vital role in driving growth, securing trade and strengthening Canada’s global economic standing.”

Canadians can sign an online pledge to show their support of Canada’s Food System and the dedicated people behind the sector.

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Grazing Network Group: What it is and how it benefits our operation

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In the spring of 2023 OMAFA, along with the University of Guelph, gathered a group of 18 producers from the beef, sheep, and dairy sectors to support a three to four year research project related to measuring grass growth in Ontario. The producers use a Rising Plate Meter to capture grass growth and record livestock movements. This presentation will explain how the group interact/support one another, some initial findings, as well as the benefits for the research team and our farm.

The purpose of the Profitable Pastures conference is to bring fresh ideas and new research results to Ontario grazing managers across the ruminant livestock sectors. These conferences have a major focus on pasture management