http://www.farmingsources.com/press-releases.php en-us CuteNews http://www.farmingsources.com/press-releases.php?subaction=showfull&id=1283530467&archive= [September 3, 2010] - The steady decline in the number of family farms in Ontario has been well recognized and publicized. Census numbers indicate that, between 1996 and 2006, Ontario lost more than 10,000 census farms. With the average age of Ontario’s farmers now approaching 60 years, planning the future for Ontario’s farm sector should be top priority. ]]> 1283530467 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:14:27 -0600 http://www.farmingsources.com/press-releases.php?subaction=showfull&id=1282925693&archive= [August 27, 2010] - It’s the one-year anniversary of a unique program launched by the United States Department of Agriculture. Dubbed “Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food,” the program is a $65-million initiative that aims to promote local and regional food systems, stimulate community economic development and ensure equitable access to affordable, fresh and local food. ]]> 1282925693 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:14:53 -0600 http://www.farmingsources.com/press-releases.php?subaction=showfull&id=1282566338&archive= 1282566338 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 06:25:38 -0600 http://www.farmingsources.com/press-releases.php?subaction=showfull&id=1281960816&archive= 1281960816 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 06:13:36 -0600 http://www.farmingsources.com/press-releases.php?subaction=showfull&id=1281713224&archive= August 13, 2010 - Ontario’s goat industry received a significant investment today with the announcement of just over $700,000 in funding towards the implementation of a goat genetic improvement program. GoGen is an integrated goat genetic improvement program that incorporates the use of milk recording, classification, registration, genetic evaluation, assessment of artificial insemination use and young sire  testing and development of on-farm health protocols.

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