Northern Ontario Farm Innovation Alliance

06/19/2026

🌱Attention Northern Ontario Canola Growers! Take part in a study investigating the distribution of Clubroot disease in Canola crop. Get free PCR testing at the University of Guelph and understand your field's health. Visit https://bit.ly/ClubrootSurvey or scan the QR code below to complete the survey!
Let's protect our crops! 🌾🚜

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06/19/2026

Join the Beef Farmers of Temiskaming and Beef Farmers of Cochrane District for this exciting event at the Ontario Beef Research Centre in New Liskeard!

Join us on July 25, 2026 at the Ontario Beef Research Centre - New Liskeard for a fun morning of learning! Lunch will be provided. Pre-registration is recommended: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/beef-day-tickets-1992137214034

Beef Farmers of Cochrane District Beef Farmers of Ontario

06/18/2026

Join Temiskaming Crops Coalition for a Tailgate Talk with Mike Cowbrough on June 23! Come armed with questions about w**d management 🌿🌱

06/11/2026

06/10/2026

Register today for this great event in Rainy River!

RSVP today to attend the Rainy River Milk Poducer's pancake breakfast and farm tour

06/02/2026

Job opportunity!!

06/02/2026

It's Local Food Week! Ontario’s annual Local Food Report highlights businesses and organizations that are strengthening the local food supply chain. This year's report features Algoma's own Penokean Hills Farms and highlights how they have grown their business to improve local food access in Northern Ontario.

Check out the report here: https://www.ontario.ca/page/2026-local-food-report

06/02/2026

Ready to turn your business goals into reality? 🚀 First Nations Agriculture & Finance Ontario is offering incredible financing, grants, and mentorship programs for First Nations people with Status residing in Ontario.

🌱Beginning Farmers Program (Ages 16-40): Get up to $50,000 in startup financing (including up to $15,000 in non-repayable grants), mandatory training workshops, and local mentor matching to launch your farm.
🔗 https://www.firstnationsag.ca/beginning-farmers-program/

👩‍💼 Women's Entrepreneurship Program (FNWE): For women 18+ looking to launch or grow a business. Offers up to a $13,800 microloan (no payments in year one!) + up to a $6,200 non-repayable grant, alongside business coaching.
🔗 https://www.firstnationsag.ca/first-nations-womens-entrepreneurship-program-fnwe/

🎒 Youth Entrepreneurship Program (FNYE): Helping the next generation of leaders build viable businesses. Access up to a $13,800 microloan (no payments for the first year) and up to a $6,200 grant, plus core business training.
🔗 https://www.firstnationsag.ca/fnye/

Don't miss out on these funding and support structures. Tap the links to learn about eligibility requirements and fill out a contact form to get started!

06/02/2026

Get ready to learn, connect & grow! The Northwest Ag week is coming this July. Here's what's happening:

July 28th: Join us at the Ontario Crops Research Centre - Emo for the Northwest Diagnostics Day! Learn from experts and specialists in a small group, interactive session. Following, join the Rainy River Soil & Crop Association on their annual crop tour of the district.

July 29: Travel to Thunder Bay and join the Thunder Bay Soil & Crop on their annual crop tour

July 30: Learn about agricultural research happening at the Lakehead University Agricultural Research Station on Thursday morning. Take an afternoon exploring the beauty of Thunder Bay's landscape, then join us at the Thunder Bay Community Pasture for a Walk & Talk.

Whether you’re a farmer, a researcher, or just curious about where your food comes from, all are welcome!

Mark your calendars, save the image for reference, and join us to:
👉 Connect with others in the industry
👉 Explore new agricultural innovation
👉 Share knowledge and strengthen our community

We can't wait to see you there!

06/01/2026

Job opportunity!

Co-op Régionale is looking for a Student Warehouse, Retail, and Yard Labourer at the Thornloe AG Centre.
https://www.facebook.com/coopregionale