Farm & Food Care Ontario

Farm & Food Care Ontario Farm & Food Care Ontario is growing public trust and consumer confidence in farming and food by working collaboratively with Ontario farmers and food partners.

July 2021 update: We have just learned that someone is falsely representing themselves as a FFCO agent & recruiting foreign workers to come to Canada at great personal cost. This is a scam. FFCO does NOT facilitate immigration to Canada or arrange contracts for Temporary Foreign Workers. Farm & Food Care is a coalition of farmers and associated businesses proactively working together with a commit

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The Greenbelt is more than just green space — it’s home to over 4,000 farms that produce much of Ontario’s fresh, local ...
11/28/2025

The Greenbelt is more than just green space — it’s home to over 4,000 farms that produce much of Ontario’s fresh, local food.

From the Niagara Peninsula’s tender fruit and grape growers to the Holland Marsh’s vegetable producers, Greenbelt farms are a cornerstone of our food system.
Fun fact: the Greenbelt grows almost 90% of Ontario’s peaches and over half of our fruit acreage!

Supporting local farmers helps keep this landscape — and our plates — full of Ontario-grown goodness.

👉 Learn more at www.greenbelt.ca/learn
Greenbelt

Got an eye for farm life? Don’t wait — show us your best shots!From sunrise over the fields to tractors in action to tho...
11/25/2025

Got an eye for farm life? Don’t wait — show us your best shots!

From sunrise over the fields to tractors in action to those unforgettable day in the life moments — we want to see the images that tell your story.

Enter the Farm & Food Care National Photo Contest for your chance to win a share of $4,000+ in cash prizes and get your photo featured in The Real Dirt on Farming, viewed by thousands across Canada.

With categories covering livestock, crops, rural living, food, and ag innovation — there’s a place for every storyteller behind the lens.

⏰ Deadline is approaching fast: Sunday, November 30, 2025
👉 Enter today: https://ow.ly/7ljM50XkuVW

Did you know there are different ways dairy farmers milk their cows? Tie-stall Systems: Each cow has their own stall in ...
11/24/2025

Did you know there are different ways dairy farmers milk their cows?

Tie-stall Systems: Each cow has their own stall in the barn. The farmer brings the milking machine to their stall to milk. This allows for one-on-one care and makes it easy to check each cow’s health, comfort, and eating habits.

Milking Parlour Systems: The farmer brings the cows from the main barn to the milking parlour. The cows walk themselves into stalls and are milked for 5–7 minutes before returning to the main barn. This method is fast and efficient, and farmers can monitor the health of many cows at once.

Robotic Milking Systems: Cows decide when they want to be milked! They walk into the robot, where they enjoy a treat while being milked. The robot is responsible for cleaning the udder, attaching the milking machine, tracking milk output and cow health. Farmers get real-time data on each cow, helping them monitor the health of the herd.

No matter the method, the goal is the same: healthy cows and high-quality milk. Ontario dairy farmers are always caring for their herd. Ontario has over 3,000 dairy farms, each choosing the milking system that works best for their cows and farm!

11/21/2025

👩‍🌾🍳 Meet the Nanne family — proud Ontario egg farmers dedicated to caring for their hens and providing fresh, local eggs for your table. 🥚❤️
👉 Learn more about their farm: https://www.getcracking.ca/farmer/nanne

Where is the Greenbelt?The Greenbelt stretches around the Greater Golden Horseshoe, wrapping around cities like Toronto,...
11/20/2025

Where is the Greenbelt?

The Greenbelt stretches around the Greater Golden Horseshoe, wrapping around cities like Toronto, Hamilton, and Niagara.
It includes iconic landscapes such as the Niagara Escarpment, Oak Ridges Moraine, and Holland Marsh — areas known for their unique mix of rich soils, rare species, and breathtaking scenery.
These connected lands form a protective ring of green that helps manage urban sprawl, keeps nature close to where people live, and maintains Ontario’s agricultural heartland.

👉 Learn more at www.greenbelt.ca/learn
Greenbelt

Did you know?FarmFood360 offers a collection of virtual farm tours that bring students inside real agricultural operatio...
11/20/2025

Did you know?
FarmFood360 offers a collection of virtual farm tours that bring students inside real agricultural operations across Canada. These tours provide an engaging look at modern food production, featuring real farmers, authentic environments, and interactive opportunities for students to check their understanding.

To support deeper learning, educators can access a comprehensive Educator’s Guide designed specifically for each of the videos. The guide includes background information, games, and classroom activities that help connect the virtual experience to curriculum goals and meaningful conversations.

Thank you to Agriculture in the Classroom Canada for providing such a valuable, high-quality resource that helps students better understand where their food comes from and the people who produce it.

Check it out here: www.FarmFood360.ca

Snap the story of your farm — before time runs out!Every sunrise, every tractor, every quiet moment with your animals te...
11/18/2025

Snap the story of your farm — before time runs out!

Every sunrise, every tractor, every quiet moment with your animals tells a story. Don’t miss your chance to share yours.

The Farm & Food Care National Photo Contest is your opportunity to show Canada the heart of farm life — and win a share of $4,000+ in cash prizes. Your photo could even be published in The Real Dirt on Farming!

From crops and livestock to Canadian food and ag innovation, every perspective counts — especially yours.

⏰ Time is running out! Entries close November 30, 2025.
👉 Share your story: https://ow.ly/7ljM50XkuVW

What is Ontario’s Greenbelt?Did you know Ontario’s Greenbelt covers more than 2 million acres of protected land surround...
11/14/2025

What is Ontario’s Greenbelt?

Did you know Ontario’s Greenbelt covers more than 2 million acres of protected land surrounding the Greater Golden Horseshoe — one of the fastest-growing regions in North America?
It was created to keep nature, food, and communities thriving side by side — protecting clean water, supporting farmers, and preserving green space for everyone to enjoy.

It’s one of the largest protected areas of its kind in the world and plays a key role in keeping Ontario healthy and sustainable.

👉 Learn more at www.greenbelt.ca/learn
Greenbelt

Cauliflower is in season in Ontario!Nutritious, hearty, and full of fresh fall flavour — Ontario cauliflower is now avai...
11/13/2025

Cauliflower is in season in Ontario!

Nutritious, hearty, and full of fresh fall flavour — Ontario cauliflower is now available at local farms and grocery stores across the province!

Roast it to bring out its natural sweetness, whip up creamy soups, or even toss it in buffalo sauce for a spicy snack that’s hard to resist. From cozy sides to game-day bites, Ontario cauliflower adds comfort and crunch to every meal this season.

Support local farmers and enjoy this fresh fall harvest while it lasts!

For recipes and more, visit 👉 https://ow.ly/i5B650XnPWJ

On this Remembrance Day, we honour the heroes who gave everything for our country. We also recognize the farmers who kep...
11/11/2025

On this Remembrance Day, we honour the heroes who gave everything for our country. We also recognize the farmers who kept our nation fed, working tirelessly on the home front to support communities and the war effort while others fought for our freedom. Their dedication and resilience are part of the legacy we remember today.

We’re Royal Ready!Join Farm & Food Care Ontario as we celebrate 103 years of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, happeni...
11/10/2025

We’re Royal Ready!

Join Farm & Food Care Ontario as we celebrate 103 years of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, happening November 7–16, 2025!

Find us at Booth #4009 in the Education Zone (Hall B) and explore the latest FarmFood360° Virtual Tours — including a few brand-new experiences we can’t wait to share!

While you’re there, enter a special contest with Chicken Farmers of Ontario for your chance to win a farm experience — complete with a tour of an Ontario chicken farm, a family photo shoot, and lunch with the farm family in Spring 2026.

To qualify, take part in any of these activities:
- Submit a question in the Ask-A-Farmer mailbox
- Watch a Virtual Reality Farm Tour
- Participate in an activation at the Chicken Farmers of Ontario booth

We can’t wait to see you at The Royal!

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