The Beef Farmers of Ontario, the Ontario Sheep Farmers, Mapleseed, and the Ontario Forage Council, invite you to nominate a deserving producer for the Mapleseed…

Milk Maker Forage Competition
The Board is taking some time to reevaluate the activities of the Milk Maker Forage Competition, please stay tuned!

Executive Assistant Summer Position with OFC
Work with the Ontario Forage Council this summer! Thanks to the Canada Summer Jobs Program, we’re looking for an Executive Assistant to help us with…

From Healthy Soils to Sustainable Materials & Energy Through Switchgrass: What You Missed at the OBPC AGM
The Ontario Biomass Producers Co-op (OBPC) held their Annual General Meeting (AGM) at The GrandWay in Elora on March 17, 2026. Researchers, biomass producers, and…

Next Generation of Silver Springs Farms Receives 2026 Ontario Pasture Award
February 19, 2026 – The Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO), DLF and the Ontario Forage Council are pleased to announce that Robert and Emily McKinlay…

Ontario Forage Research Priorities Report 2025
In November of 2025 the Ontario Forage Council (OFC) brought together forage industry stakeholders, from producers, to researchers, and other industry partners, to update Ontario’s forage and grazing research priorities.

Amherst Island Family Receives 2025 DLF Sheep Pasture Award
October 31, 2025 – Gayla Bonham-Carter and Scott Bade of Footflats Farm on Amherst Island are the recipient of the 2025 DLF Sheep Pasture Award,…

Managing Forage Crops and Pastures in Hot and Dry Conditions
Forages Before During After Pastures Before During After
Ontario strengthening province’s cattle farm sector
News release Provincial and federal governments investing $5 million in sustainable grazing lands to help cattle farmers stay competitive June 26, 2025 – Paisley, Ontario – Agriculture and…

Coping with Hail Damage to Forage Crops and Pastures
Forages Pastures

How do I manage alfalfa weevil?
Alfalfa weevil is a major alfalfa pest in Ontario. Larvae feeding on alfalfa leaves can reduce both yield and forage quality. The simple answer As…

What You Missed at the OBPC AGM: Organic Matter Building, Switchgrass Science & More
The Ontario Biomass Producers Co-op (OBPC) held their Annual General Meeting (AGM) at The GrandWay in Elora on March 18, 2025. A group of researchers,…