Author: Jeanine Moyer

October 2019 - (J.M) WHAT’S THE BROADBAND CONNECTION LIKE IN RURAL ONTARIO TODAY? (B.F.) That depends on where you live in the province. Broadband options in rural Ontario are a mixed bag right now. Some areas have decent…

September 2019 - (J.M) CAN YOU EXPLAIN WHAT GLOBAL MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO CANADIAN GRAIN FARMERS? (R.R.) Today’s global marketplace for commodity exports is highly competitive. Canadian agriculture’s greatest strengths and differentiators are our people and the…

August 2019 - (J.M) WHAT DO FARMERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WSIB PROGRAM CHANGES? (J.D.) Insurance isn’t always top of mind, but it’s important farm business owners and employers understand that WSIB’s new premium rate-setting model is changing.…

June 2019 - (J.M) WHAT ROLES CAN FARM ADVISORS HAVE AS PART OF A FARM MANAGEMENT TEAM? (C.C.) Farm advisors offer a specific area of expertise that can compliment an internal farm management team. Many advisors specialize in…

April 2019 - (J.M) WHAT DO FARMERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT INSURING FARM EQUIPMENT? (R.N.) Farm equipment is typically insured under a farm policy. In some case, equipment can also be covered under a home owner policy if…

March 2019 - (J.M) WHAT FIRE CODE REGULATIONS DO FARMERS NEED TO BE AWARE OF WHEN PLANNING NEW ON-FARM BUILDINGS? (J.E.) Prevention and maintenance are key when it comes to reducing the risk of fire and should be…

February 2019 - (J.M) WHAT TYPE OF FIRE RISKS DO TRACTORS AND EQUIPMENT POSE ON THE FARM? (J.Z.) Motorized equipment, especially tractors, produce a significant amount of heat even after being powered off and stored. As farms grow…

January 2019 - (J.M.) WHAT IS DISTRACTED DRIVING? (K.S.) Distracted driving is most often associated with cell phone use. Under the Highway Traffic Act, motor vehicle drivers in Ontario cannot use a hand-held device while driving. And while…