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2022

August 19, 2022 - Ontario Expanding Broadband Access in Rural Communities
August 12, 2022 - Canada and Ontario Building Broadband in Perth County
July 28, 2022 - Canada and Ontario Taking Further Action to Grow and Sustain the Agri-Food Workforce
April 21, 2022 - Canada and Ontario Building Broadband in Oxford County
April 21, 2022 - Canada and Ontario Building Broadband in Huron and Bruce Counties
April 20, 2022 - Canada and Ontario Increasing Access to High-Speed Internet in Dufferin County
April 20, 2022 - Canada and Ontario Completes Broadband Construction in Perth and Middlesex Counties
April 20, 2022 - Canada and Ontario Building Broadband in Brant County
April 8, 2022 - Ontario Taking Additional Action to Protect Flocks
April 6, 2022 - Canada and Ontario Increasing Access to High-Speed Internet in Norfolk County
April 1, 2022 - Canada and Ontario Increasing Access to High-Speed Internet in Bruce and Grey Counties
March 31, 2022 - Canada and Ontario Strengthening the Food and Beverage Processing Sector
March 27, 2022 - Case of Avian Influenza Confirmed in Southern Ontario
March 25, 2022 - Canada and Ontario Increasing Access to High-Speed Internet in Niagara Region
March 23, 2022 - Canada and Ontario Bringing More High-Speed Internet to Waterloo Region
March 16, 2022 - Ontario Investing $25 Million to Increase Food Processing Capacity
March 11, 2022 - Ontario Providing Support for Ginseng Farmers
March 4, 2022 - Improving Processing Capacity in Ontario�s Meat and Poultry Sector
March 3, 2022 - Ontario Invests in Agri-Food Innovation
March 1, 2022 - Ontario Hosts Summit on Food Security
February 24, 2022 - Governments Helping Workers Start Careers in the Agri-food Sector
February 23, 2022 - Ontario Enhancing Supports to Help Beef Farmers Expand Their Businesses
February 9, 2022 - Ontario Bringing High-Speed Internet to Perth and Wellington Counties
February 4, 2022 - Ontario Investing in the Future of Agricultural and Horticultural Societies
February 3, 2022 - Ontario Continues to Protect Agri-food Workers
January 25, 2022 - Ontario Launches New Intake to Support Economic Opportunities in Rural Ontario
January 19, 2022 - Governments Increasing Veterinarian Capacity for Ontario Farms
January 18, 2022 - Ontario Bringing High-Speed Internet to Lambton County

�2021

December 17, 2021 - Ontario Bringing High Speed Internet to Dufferin County and the Town of Caledon
December 16, 2021 - Ontario Bringing High-Speed Internet to Niagara Region
December 15, 2021 - More Homes and Businesses in Norfolk County Now Have Access to High-Speed Internet
December 14, 2021 - Province Making It Easier to Buy Made-in-Ontario Food
December 10, 2021 - Ontario Bringing High-Speed Internet to Huron County
December 9, 2021 - Ontario Bringing High-Speed Internet Access to Oxford County
December 8, 2021 - Ontario Bringing High-Speed Internet Access to Middlesex County
December 6, 2021 - Ontario Bringing High-Speed Internet to Essex County
November 22, 2021 - Governments Protecting the Mental Health of Ontario Farmers
November 15, 2021 - Ontario Supporting Businesses and Workers in the Agri-Food Sector
12 November 2021 - Governments Investing $7 Million to Improve Meat Processing Capacity in Ontario
5 November 2021 - Ontario Investing in the Future of the Livestock Sector
27 October 2021 - Governments Investing $2.76M to Boost Agri-Food Research Innovation
21 October 2021 - Governments Advancing Career Choice in Ontario’s Agri-food Sector
20 October 2021 - Governments Investing in Innovative Solutions to Boost Agri-Food Sector
19 October 2021 - Governments Protecting Ontario's Pork Sector
18 October 2021 - Governments Improving Water Quality and Farming Around Lake Erie
1 October 2021 - Ontario Investing in Indigenous Agri-food Economic Development
29 September 2021 - Improving Ontario's Agri-Food Businesses Productivity
27 September 2021 - Ontario Funding Expansion of Farmer Mental Health Program
24 September 2021 - Governments Investing $2.5 million to Bring Agri-food Research to Market
22 September 2021 - Ontario Providing Additional Drought Support for Northwestern Farmers
16 September 2021 - Ontario Delivering Emergency Drought Support for Northwestern Farmers
19 August 2021 - Ontario Investing in Agri-Food Innovation
13 August 2021 - Connecting More Homes & Businesses in Waterloo Region to Broadband
12 August 2021 - Governments Supporting Mental Health for Farming and Rural Communities
10 August 2021 - Ontario Providing Additional Drought Support to Farmers
9 August 2021 - Ontario Invests in Agri-Food Research to Strengthen Sector
6 August 2021 - Connecting More Homes & Businesses to Broadband in Dufferin County and the Town of Caledon
5 August 2021 - Helping Ontario Food and Beverage Processors During COVID-19
4 August 2021 - Connecting More Homes and Businesses in Middlesex and Lambton Counties to Broadband
3 August 2021 - Connecting More Homes & Businesses in Simcoe County to Broadband
29 July 2021 - Taking Action for Ontario's Tender Fruit Growers
27 July 2021 - Government Providing Emergency Support for Northwestern Ontario Farmers
22 July 2021 - Governments Supporting Economic Recovery of Ontario Farmers
19 July 2021 - Ontario Supporting the Wine Agri-Tourism Sector
13 July 2021 - Ontario Government Supporting Agricultural and Horticultural Societies
8 July 2021 - Ontario Modernizing the Drainage Act
5 July 2021 - Ontario Increasing Opportunity for On-Farm Renewable Natural Gas Production
29 June 2021 - Funding to Support Research and Innovation in Ontario's Vegetable Farming Sector
25 June 2021 - Ontario Increasing Provincial Support to AgriStability Program
11 June 2021 - Ontario Partnering with 4-H to Promote Agri-food Education
2 June 2021 - Governments Providing Additional Supports for Ontario Beekeepers
1 June 2021 - More Communities in Bruce County to be Connected to Broadband
31 May 2021 - More Communities in Oxford County to be Connected to Broadband
25 May 2021 - More Norfolk County Communities Connected to Broadband
18 May 2021 - Governments Improving Lake Erie Water Quality
17 May 2021 - Expanding Access to Broadband in Middlesex County
12 May 2021 - More Communities in Wellington County Connected to Broadband
11 May 2021 - More Communities in Lambton County to be Connected to Broadband
10 May 2021 - Ontario Supporting Agri-Food Sector with New Labour Strategy
7 May 2021 - Expanding Access to Broadband in Essex County
6 May 2021 - Expanding Access to Broadband Connectivity in Wellington County
5 May 2021 - Ontario Growing Future Agri-Food Leaders
May 3, 2021 - Governments Investing in Meat Processors Capacity in Ontario
April 21, 2021 - Ontario Investing $25.5 Million in Technology to Protect Agri-Food Workers
April 14, 2021 - Expanding Broadband Connectivity in Grey and Bruce Counties
April 12, 2021 - Expanding Broadband in Huron County
April 8, 2021 - Ontario Helps Farmers and Agri-food Operators Keep Workers Safe During COVID-19
March 18, 2021 - Governments Investing in Agriculture Research at Vineland
March 17, 2021 - Expanding Access to Broadband in Elgin County
March 16, 2021 - Expanding Access to Broadband in Perth County
March 15, 2021 - Expanding Broadband in Middlesex County
February 24, 2021 - Ontario Announces Successful Applicants from the Rural Economic Development Program
February 17, 2021 - Expanding Ontario's Meat Processing Sector
February 16, 2021 - Ontario Improving Farm Safety for Agri-Food Workers
February 11, 2021 - Ontario Improves Commodity Loan Guarantee Program
February 11, 2021 - Expanding Access to Broadband in Norfolk County
January 28, 2021 - Expanding Access to Broadband in Wellington County
January 27, 2021 - Expanding Broadband in Niagara Region
January 27, 2021 - Ontario Supporting Competitiveness in the Greenhouse Sector
January 26, 2021 - Expanding Broadband in Brant County
January 26, 2021 - Ontario Delivering Support to Agricultural and Horticultural Societies
January 25, 2021 - Expanding Broadband Connectivity in Caledon
January 14, 2021 - Ontario Supporting Horse Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
January 8, 2021 - Helping Ontario Farmers Protect Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair Watersheds

2020

December 21, 2020 - Broadband Contracts Signed in Waterloo Region
December 18, 2020 - Governments Support Beef Farmers and Protect Food Supply Chains
December 15, 2020 - Governments Improve Food Safety in Ontario's Licensed Meat Plants
December 11, 2020 - Broadband Contracts Awarded in Simcoe County
December 10, 2020 - Governments Helping Ontario Agri-Food Businesses Increase Online Sales
December 9, 2020 - Expanding Broadband Throughout Grey County
December 4, 2020 - Ontario Adopts New Law to Protect Public Safety and Food Supply
November 27, 2020 - Governments Taking Action to Meet Demands of Ontario's Meat Sector and Support Farmers
November 17, 2020 - Delivering Broadband in Bruce and Grey Counties
November 16, 2020 - Ontario Protecting Agri-Food Workers and Food Supply Chain
November 13, 2020 - Expanding Opportunities for the Ontario Food Terminal and the Agri-Food Sector
November 12, 2020 - Delivering Broadband with First Connections in Norfolk County
November 9, 2020 - Ontario Supporting Agricultural and Horticultural Societies During COVID-19
October 30, 2020 - Delivering High-Speed Internet in Essex County
October 22, 2020 - Ontario Supporting Farmers Through Research Investments
October 19, 2020 - Ontario Supporting Farmers Through Advanced Agriculture Research
October 15, 2020 - Delivering High-Speed Internet in Oxford County
October 13, 2020 - Governments Investing $26.6 Million to Further Protect Ontario Agri-Food Workers During COVID-19
October 5, 2020 - Ontario Celebrates Innovation with the 2020 Excellence in Agriculture Awards
October 2, 2020 - Canada and Ontario Strengthening Farmers and Food Supply Through Skilled Trades Training
September 28, 2020 - Delivering High-Speed Internet in Dufferin-Caledon
September 18, 2020 - Ontario Supporting Jobs and Economic Growth in Rural Communities
September 15, 2020 - Ontario Protects the Future of Canada's Outdoor Farm Show
September 10, 2020 - Governments Help Ontario Farmers Bring High-Quality Products to Market
August 31, 2020 - Ontario Moving to Enhance Public Safety and Food Supply Chain
August 27, 2020 - Governments Help Ontario Food Processors become more Innovative and Competitive
August 20, 2020 - Ontario Supporting Agricultural and Rural Fall Fairs and Exhibitions
August 20, 2020 - Delivering High-Speed Internet with first connections in Wellington County
August 14, 2020 - Connecting Residents and Businesses to the Digital Economy in Lambton County
August 4, 2020 - Ontario Improving Farm Animal Health and Agricultural Productivity
July 29, 2020 - Helping Ontario Farmers Protect our Water and Lakes
July 23, 2020 - Ontario Investing in Rural Economic Growth and Job Creation
July 9, 2020 - Canada and Ontario Supporting Farmers through Enhanced Insurance Protection
June 18, 2020 - Ontario Protecting Farmers and Food Supply Chain
June 17, 2020 - Canada and Ontario Support Beef and Hog Farmers During COVID-19
June 12, 2020 - Ontario Protecting Agri-Food Workers during COVID-19
June 3, 2020 - Ontario Celebrates Local Agri-food Heroes
May 14, 2020 - Canada and Ontario Take Steps to Further Protect Farm Workers
May 8, 2020 - Canada and Ontario Take Additional Steps to Protect Agri-Food Workers During COVID-19
April 24, 2020 - Governments Invest $2.5 Million to Grow Agri-food e-Business During COVID-19
April 17, 2020 - Canada and Ontario Supporting Agri-food Sector Supply Chain During COVID-19
April 4, 2020 - Ontario Takes Steps to Keep Food on the Table during COVID-19
March 14, 2020 - Statement from Minister Elliott and Minister Hardeman related to grocery buying habits and COVID-19 in Ontario
March 9, 2020 - Delivering High-Speed Internet to More People in Southwestern Ontario
February 19, 2020 - Canada and Ontario Invest in Cattle Industry Competitiveness
February 10, 2020 - Governments Supporting Ontario Grape Growers
January 20, 2020 - Minister Ernie Hardeman's Speech at the 2020 Rural Ontario Municipal Association Annual Conference
January 16, 2020 - Governments of Canada and Ontario Take Steps to Improve Food Safety
January 13, 2020 - Governments supporting Ontario's beekeeping sector
January 10, 2020 - Helping to Bring Ontario Agri-food Innovations to Market

2019

December 30, 2019 - Canada, Ontario Supporting Innovation for Ontario's Chicken Farmers
December 20, 2019 - Canada, Ontario Committed to Protecting Environmentally Sustainable Agri-Food Production
December 18, 2019 - Minister Hardeman Discusses Farmer and Farm Animal Safety with Eastern Ontario Farmers
December 11, 2019 - Helping Ontario Farmers Improve the Environment
December 9, 2019 - Give the Gift of Local This Holiday Season
December 6, 2019 - Have a Holly Jolly Christmas Tree Day
December 5, 2019 - Working with Ontario Farmers to Improve Soil Health and Water Quality
December 2, 2019 - Ontario Introduces Legislation to Protect Ontario's Farmers, Farm Animals and Food Supply
November 29, 2019 - Minister Hardeman Discusses Farm Animal Safety and Ontario's Food Supply with Municipal Leaders
November 26, 2019 - Ontario Investing up to $1.85M to Boost Innovation in Agri-Food Research
November 22, 2019 - Fresh from the Farm Raises Extracurricular School Funds and Local Food Awareness
November 20, 2019 - Helping Ontario's Dairy Processors Deliver Safe, Quality Products
November 19, 2019 - The Most A-peel-ing Apple Display Declared the Winner
November 18, 2019 - Changes to Biogas Rules for Farms to Increase Economic Opportunity in Ontario's Renewable Natural Gas Sector
November 13, 2019 - Choose the Apple of Your Eye
November 12, 2019 - Helping Ontario Food Processors Grow Their Businesses
November 4, 2019 - Consumers' Root Out the Best Fall Harvest Display
October 30, 2019 - Teaching the Next Generation of Agri-Food Leaders
October 28, 2019 - Have a Gourd Time by Voting in the Fall Harvest Display Contest
October 24, 2019 - Ontario Concludes Successful Trade Mission to South Korea and Japan
October 22, 2019 - Helping Ontario Food Processors Grow Their Businesses
October 10, 2019 - Ontario Supports Farmers with Farmers' Market and On-Farm Sales
October 9, 2019 - Ontario Cultivating Future Agri-food Leaders in Rural Ontario
October 7, 2019 - Ontario Celebrates Farmers During Agriculture Week
October 3, 2019 - Reducing Red Tape for Agricultural Fairs
October 1, 2019 - Helping Ontario's Meat Processors Succeed
September 27, 2019 - Strengthening and Supporting Ontario's Craft Producers
September 17, 2019 - Ontario Leading Trade Mission to South Korea and Japan
September 16, 2019 - Supporting Information-Sharing for Swine Producers
September 11, 2019 - Ontario Enhancing Livestock Health, Welfare and Productivity
September 10, 2019 - Improving Ontario Soil Health Through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership
September 9, 2019 - Helping Ontario's Agri-Food Sector Strengthen Biosecurity
September 6, 2019 - The Tenderest Display is the Winner
September 5, 2019 - Supporting Ontario's Berry Industry
September 4, 2019 - Ontario Strengthening Agri-Food Trade with United States
September 4, 2019 - Helping Ontario Farmers Save Time and Money with Technology
September 3, 2019 - Helping Ontario Farming Sectors Find New Markets
August 30, 2019 - Tenderly Cast Your Vote for the Best Ontario Tender Fruit Display
August 28, 2019 - Ontario Opens State-of-the-Art Beef Research Centre
August 27, 2019 - Growing Grape Production for Ontario's World-class Wines in Niagara
August 23, 2019 - Ontario Launches 2019 Excellence in Agriculture Program
August 16, 2019 - Ontario Celebrates Retailers who Promote Local Food
August 15, 2019 - Ontario Supporting New Innovative Bioproduct Development
August 12, 2019 - Winning Berry Display Freshly Picked
August 9, 2019 - Love Me Tender, Love Me Sweet
August 8, 2019 - Helping Farmers Grow Their Businesses
August 7, 2019 - Ontario Recognizes Retailers Showcasing Local Food
August 7, 2019 - Supporting Honey Bee Health
August 2, 2019 - Ontario Celebrates Food Day Canada
August 2, 2019 - Ontario Protecting our Environment through Agri-Food Research
July 29, 2019 - Voting Starts Today for the Best Berry Display
July 18, 2019 - Helping Farmers to Help the Environment
July 17, 2019 - Working Together to Help the Agri-Food Sector Grow
July 15, 2019 - Ontario to Improve Crop Production by Fighting Plant Diseases
July 12, 2019 - Choose Delicious Ontario Beef and Pork
July 11, 2019 - Helping Chicken Farmers Build and Strengthen Capacity
July 10, 2019 - Guelph Welcomes Canada's Agriculture Community for 2020 Conference
July 8, 2019 - Supporting Ontario Food Terminal's Long-Term Success
July 5, 2019 - Excellence in Agriculture Celebrated in Thunder Bay
July 5, 2019 - Excellence in Agriculture Celebrated in Guelph
July 5, 2019 - Ontario Announces Excellence in Agriculture Honourable Mention Recipient
July 4, 2019 - Ontario Announces Next Excellence in Agriculture Award Recipient
July 2, 2019 - Ontario Takes Action to Build Competitiveness in the Pork Sector
June 28, 2019 - Ontario Announces Next Excellence in Agriculture Award Recipient
June 28, 2019 - Province Opens New Eastern Ontario Crop Research Facility
June 27, 2019 - Minister Hardeman Marks One-Year Anniversary as Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
June 24, 2019 - Ontario Field Strawberries are the Perfect Summer Treat
June 21, 2019 - London Asparagus Display Chosen by Ontario Consumers
June 17, 2019 - Ontario Announces Excellence in Agriculture Award Recipient
June 13, 2019 - Ontarians Select First Consumers' Choice Retailer Award Winner
June 12, 2019 - Growing Ontario's Agri-food Sector
June 11, 2019 - Saving Time and Making Life Easier for Ontario Farmers
June 10, 2019 - Helping Ontario's Craft Breweries Grow their Businesses
June 5, 2019 - Ontario Releases Local Food Report
June 3, 2019 - Ontario Celebrates Local Food Week
May 31, 2019 - Helping Increase Ontario's Craft Cider Production
May 30, 2019 - Listening to Help Small Food Processors Do Business
May 29, 2019 - Consumers Can Vote Now for Favourite Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Display
May 28, 2019 - Ontario Recognizes World Hunger Day
May 27, 2019 - Listening to Help Meat Processors Continue to Deliver Safe, Quality Food
May 21, 2019 - Ontario Asparagus Spearheads Spring Season
May 17, 2019 - Celebrating Ontario's Bees and Beekeepers on World Bee Day
May 16, 2019 - Supporting Innovation to Help Ontario Farmers
May 10, 2019 - Creating Jobs and Boosting Economic Growth in Rural Ontario
May 7, 2019 - Ontario Supporting Fresh and Healthy School Fundraising
April 30, 2019 - Making it Easier for Farmers to do Business
April 24, 2019 - Listening and Learning to Support Agri-food Businesses
April 22, 2019 - Supporting Farmers' Mental Health
April 16, 2019 - Minister's Statement on Agricorp Chair Appointment
April 15, 2019 - Helping Farmers Grow their Businesses and Support Good Jobs
April 2, 2019 - Ontario Celebrates the Sweetest Season
March 25, 2019 - Recognizing Outstanding Retailer Support for Ontario Produce
March 18, 2019 - Standing Up for Ontario Farmers
March 18, 2019 - Ontario Launches New Local Food Goal
March 7, 2019 - Ontario Agricultural Leaders Working Together to Strengthen the Sector
February 28, 2019 - Standing up for Ontario's Agri-food sector
February 20, 2019 - Reducing Red Tape for Beef Farmers
February 20, 2019 - Standing up for Ontario's Agri-food sector
February 12, 2019 - Canada's Agriculture Day - Minister's Statement
February 1, 2019 - Helping Ontario Farmers Affected by Wildlife and Weather Succeed
January 31, 2019 - New Ontario Processing Vegetable Growers' Chair Appointed to Support Growth of the Sector
January 24, 2019 - Reducing Red Tape for Farmers
January 23, 2019 - Growing Opportunities for Young Farmers
January 18, 2019 - Continuing the Conversation on Mental Health in Agriculture
January 7, 2019 - Casting a Light on Mental Health in Agriculture
January 2, 2019 - Ontario Supporting Fire Safety on Farms

2018

December 19, 2018 - Ontario Working to Grow Province's Agri-food Sector
December 10, 2018 - Launching a celebration of Festive Ontario Foods
December 6, 2018 - Bring a Local Christmas Tree Home for the Holidays
November 30, 2018 - Ontario Helping Greenhouse Farmers Innovate and Succeed
November 28, 2018 - Standing Up for Ontario Farmers: Governments Assist Those Impacted by Plant Disease
November 27, 2018 - Ontario Cutting Red Tape for Livestock Farmers
November 26, 2018 - Fresh from the Farm Grows Food Awareness and Raises Funds
November 19, 2018 - Ontario Cutting Red Tape for Meat and Dairy Food Processors
November 12, 2018 - Standing Up for Ontario Farmers: Province Taking Action for Drought Affected Livestock Farmers
November 9, 2018 - Ontario Seeks Feedback on Program Changes to Help Farmers
September 10, 2018 - Ontario Cutting Red Tape and Helping Farmers Receive Fair Compensation for Wildlife Damage to Livestock

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