As Canada's agricultural sector faces a perfect storm of challenges, producers are calling for urgent support in the upcoming federal budget to address mounting pressures from trade tariffs, severe drought conditions, and declining crop values.
In an inspiring act of community support, the University of Guelph has donated 5,000 pounds of beans originally destined for agricultural research to the local food bank, providing meals for thousands of families in need across Waterloo Region.
Farmers across Ontario report alarming surge in theft and unauthorized picking at u-pick operations, putting financial strain on family-run farms during peak harvest season.