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Ontario plans to tighten rules on farmland ownership, expand farming in the Clay Belt
The Government of Ontario has introduced legislation to support the expansion of agricultural production in the Clay Belt region of northern Ontario and implement measures to streamline red tape in the agri-food industry. Within the overarching changes is a plan…
Getting comfortable with discomfort is where real progress for the farm begins
Stepping outside your comfort zone isn’t easy, but avoiding it can make challenges feel far bigger than they really are. Leaning into discomfort, rather than pushing it aside, can be the difference between staying stuck and moving forward. At the…
Do you want a plan or a crisis? Connecting the older and younger generation in farm transition
Farm succession planning remains one of the most complex and often delayed conversations in agriculture, bringing together business, family, and financial considerations that can be difficult to navigate without the right support. Speaking at the Advancing Women’s Conference in Calgary,…
Succession beyond the spreadsheet with Ron Krahn — How Could I Know? Ep 4
Communication, not capital, may be the most overlooked risk in farm succession—and Ron Krahn says it’s where many operations fall short. In this episode of the How Could I Know? podcast, hosted by Patti Durand and Chris Corbett of Brightrack…
Drew and Heather Spoelstra named Ontario's Outstanding Young Farmers for 2026
Drew and Heather Spoelstra of Binbrook, Ont., have been named Ontario’s Outstanding Young Farmers (OYF) for 2026, following the regional competition held April 7 to 9 in St. Jacobs, Ont. Based at Binbrook, the Spoelstras operate Roy-A-Lea Farms Ltd., a…
How do you plan to fund your retirement?
I know better than to ask a farmer when they plan to retire. Most will tell you....they don't. But many more do have ideas about things they'd like to do and see when they're maybe not so busy (ahem). The…
Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 40: Where the time goes and what it means for ranch efficiency
Time is a constant pressure point on cow-calf operations, but where it actually goes — and how well it’s understood — is often less clear. In this episode of Ruminating with RealAg, Brenda Schoepp, mentor and industry veteran, and Kathy…
Preserving farmland, strengthening food security: Why the Greenbelt matters
By Margaret Zafiriou This past year has been one for the books – such a lot has changed from a year ago. These dramatic changes have had repercussions for Ontario consumers, the economy, and for the province’s agriculture and agri-food…
75% of farmers say they want stronger limits on who can own farmland
Farmers have spoken loudly in a RealAgristudies survey on land ownership restrictions —and 75% agree that there should be stronger limits on who can own farmland. Farmland has been a high-returning asset for farmers, individuals, families, or investment funds over…