OFVGA to host webinar on BRM programs and financial resources

Apr 02, 2025

The Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association (OFVGA) is hosting a webinar on Business Risk Management (BRM) programs and other financial resources available to Ontario fruit and vegetable growers.

To be held on Thursday, April 10th at 12 noon, OFVGA is hosting a webinar for growers to learn about the current set of BRM programs and financial resources that are available to them.

The webinar will include presentations from program administrators delivering some of the main financial relief programs and resources in Ontario, including Agricorp, the Agricultural Credit Corporation (ACC), and Farm Credit Canada (FCC).

Growers will be able to learn about coverage and relief available through Crop insurance, AgriStability, the Advance Payments Program and FCC’s Trade Disruption Customer Support Program. The webinar will also include information on how to contact the appropriate administrator to determine the most suitable coverage options for your farm.

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Video: Turning Better Feed Into Better Herds: Innovation in Forage Harvesting

What happens when a dairy farmer gets frustrated with equipment that isn’t doing its job? In this episode, we sit down with Horning Manufacturing founder Leon Horning to hear how a problem in the feed bunk led to a globally recognized forage equipment company.

Born out of a third-generation dairy operation in Pennsylvania, Horning Manufacturing started with one goal: helping cows get more nutrition from silage. Leon shares how his father, Leon Sr., built the first kernel processor rolls in the family farm shop after seeing whole corn kernels pass through cows undigested — costing valuable feed efficiency and milk production.

We explore the company’s journey from a side project on the farm to an international manufacturer serving dairy farmers, beef operators, and custom harvesters around the world. Along the way, Leon discusses the evolution of pull-type forage harvesters, the engineering behind Horning’s “plug-and-play” kernel processor kits, and why reducing downtime during harvest can make or break a season.

The conversation also dives into Horning’s row-independent corn heads, practical equipment design, real-world customer stories, and how innovations born in the field continue to shape the company today.

Whether you’re a producer, equipment enthusiast, or simply love stories of grassroots innovation, this episode offers a fascinating look at how one farm family turned necessity into industry-changing technology.

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