News - Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

1. Madoc Cheese Maker Gets Boost

   With the help of provincial funding, Ivanhoe Cheese is making environmental upgrades at its facility to exceed current standards and protect the province's drinking water.

   March 17, 2010 10:30 AM | Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
2. Sweet Expansion Opportunity for Ontario Cookie Company

   The sweet smell of expansion is in the air for Hollandia Bakeries, thanks in part to provincial funding.

   March 16, 2010 2:30 PM | Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
3. Milford Cheese Maker Gets Boost

   Black River Cheese, with the help of provincial funding, is making environmental upgrades at its facility to exceed current standards and protect the province's drinking water.

   March 12, 2010 10:30 AM | Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
4. Supporting Local Producers In Quinte Area

   A new bakery-café and a farming education centre are coming to Belleville.

   March 9, 2010 9:00 AM | Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
5. Bringing Best Business Practices To Farming

   Ontario producers are encouraged to "take a new approach" to farm business management as a result of the governments' investment in the Agricultural Management Institute (AMI).

   March 5, 2010 4:47 PM | Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
6. Prescott-Russell Dairy To Expand Cream Cheese Business

   More high-quality cream cheese produced from cow and goat milk will soon be on sale in Ontario and Quebec.  

   March 5, 2010 1:00 PM | Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
7. Supporting Artisan Cheese Maker In Northumberland

   Empire Cheese and Butter Co-op is making environmental upgrades at its facility to exceed current standards and protect the province's drinking water.

   March 1, 2010 10:00 AM | Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
8. Turning Kenora into a Premier Tourism Destination

   Kenora is taking another step towards becoming a tourism hot-spot for Ontario, Canada and abroad by rejuvenating their downtown and harbourfront areas.

   February 23, 2010 12:00 PM | Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
9. Blind River "Growing" Its Own Nurses

   Blind River District Health Centre (BRDHC) is establishing a two-year practical nursing program called "Grow Your Own Registered Practical Nurse."

   February 19, 2010 2:00 PM | Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
10. Collingwood Revitalizing Downtown Area

    The Town of Collingwood is developing market-based, downtown revitalization plans with assistance from the Province.

    February 19, 2010 1:00 PM | Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
11. Greater Napanee Revitalizing Business District

    The Town of Greater Napanee is developing market-based, downtown revitalization plans with assistance from the Province.

    February 19, 2010 1:00 PM | Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
12. Caledonia Revitalizing Downtown Area
    The community of Caledonia is developing market-based, downtown revitalization plans with assistance from the Province.
    February 19, 2010 1:00 PM | Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
13. Exeter's Downtown Revitalization Attracts Provincial Partnership

    The Municipality of South Huron is developing market-based, downtown revitalization plans in Exeter with assistance from the Province.

    February 12, 2010 1:00 PM | Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
14. Kawartha Ice Cream Facility Expands, Creates Jobs

    Refurbishing a family-owned ice cream business with new technology will help meet consumer

    February 5, 2010 10:00 AM | Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
15. Increasing Support For Fruit Growers
    More fruit growers will receive assistance to remove unproductive or uneconomic vines and trees from their farms. 
    February 3, 2010 12:30 PM | Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs