Alice McFarlane

1 week ago | panow.com | Alice McFarlane

By May 9, 2025 | 1:28 PM As spring arrives, Ontario’s fruit and vegetable farms are once again welcoming seasonal and temporary farm workers from other countries. After the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, many improvements have been made to support and protect the workers who come to help grow the food Ontarians enjoy as part of the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP) and the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program’s agricultural stream.

1 week ago | farmnewsnow.com | Alice McFarlane

Legal work programs like SAWP and the TFW program have strong rules that are regularly reviewed and updated. One key area of focus has been worker housing. While a new national housing standard is still being developed, many Ontario farmers have already proactively upgraded their housing at their own expense far beyond any existing regional standards and proposed changes.

1 week ago | northeastnow.com | Alice McFarlane

By May 9, 2025 | 1:28 PM As spring arrives, Ontario’s fruit and vegetable farms are once again welcoming seasonal and temporary farm workers from other countries. After the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, many improvements have been made to support and protect the workers who come to help grow the food Ontarians enjoy as part of the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP) and the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program’s agricultural stream.

1 week ago | panow.com | Alice McFarlane

By May 9, 2025 | 12:18 PM Seeding is underway across Saskatchewan. Riley Rude, Crop Extension Specialist with the Ministry of Agriculture, says whether you’re already putting in fertilizer, or still fine-tuning your plan, it’s important to make informed decisions when it comes to your inputs for the season ahead. For more information you can the local regional office or call the Agriculture Knowledge Centre at 1-866-457-2377.

1 week ago | sasknow.com | Alice McFarlane

By May 9, 2025 | 10:28 AM A non-profit company that promotes communication and stewardship among crop producers, beekeepers and pesticide applicators has welcomed Alberta as the third provincial member. FieldWatch also includes 27 states, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and the District of Columbia.