Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) represents 19,000 farmers by advocating in the areas of sustainability, animal care, environment, food safety & market development
Congratulations to
@eby_stan
formally inducted into the
@CdnAgHall
this evening! An
#Ontbeef
farmer, Stan lead the beef industry with a steadying, calm leadership. He has always been dedicated to improving the
#cdncattle
industry. Stan was nominated by BFO and the
@CdnCattlemen
Congrats to our very own
@chaffe_evan
for being selected as one of two individuals to represent the North American region on the Global Agenda for Sustainable Livestock Youth Advisory Group.
#ontag
@CanCattle
@CanCattleYouth
Learn more about the Agenda:
Congratulations to
@eby_stan
on his formal induction into ON's Ag Hall of Fame. Stan's lasting legacy to Ontario’s beef industry can still be felt today through his exceptional ability to lead through crisis.
@CdnCattlemen
@OntAgHallFame
#OAHF2021
#ontag
Saw incredible grit in Abbotsford today, as farmers and community members rallied to rescue dozens of cattle stranded by
#bcflood
with boats, dinghies, a jet ski and even a hover craft. Heard these scenes were playing out across the valley.
Photographed for
@reuterspictures
:
We can’t thank you enough for your leadership, passion and unwavering support for beef farmers here in ON and across the country. Well deserved, Jack. 👏
Congratulations to Stan Eby on being selected as a 2021 inductee! Stan is both a past president of BFO, and the
@CdnCattlemen
! Stan was integral during the BSE crisis, and continues to be involved in the
#ontbeef
and
#ontag
industries. He is well-deserving of this recognition.
Congratulations to the 2021 inductees into the Ontario Agriculture Hall of Fame! These individuals have all been selected by the OAHF as worthy candidates based on their life-long contributions to Ontario’s agriculture. The press release can be viewed at
BFO applauds
@fordnation
and
@erniehardeman
for today’s announcement to provide an additional $50 million into ON's
#RMP
. This will provide much needed support for this vital, yet critically underfunded program amidst today's uncertain times.
#ontag
We stand with our friends
@GrainFarmers
in our call for the Senate to swiftly pass Bill C-234. In ON, our members represent the 2nd largest cattle feeding province in the country. We depend on affordable grains. Thx
@fordnation
and
@LisaThompsonPC
for your support
#ontag
#onpoli
Thank you
@erniehardeman
for the leadership and work you dedicated to
#ontag
during your time as Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. All the best in your future works and endeavours.
We’re back! Looking forward to a great day at Queen’s Park for some good food and good conversation for our annual beef barbecue. Thanks for meeting with us this morning Minister
@LisaThompsonPC
#ontag
#onpoli
Today is
#NationalComplimentDay
(who knew?) So let's take this moment to compliment our
#OntarioBeef
#farmers
who do an exceptional job in producing delicious, safe food while showing care for their cattle and their land.
We're grateful for the strong women in our lives every day, but today is
#InternationalWomensDay
Today is a day to celebrate ALL women, with a particular shout out to those
#WomenInAg
who work hard to make our beef industry thrive! 👩🌾💪
#IWD2019
We are excited to introduce our incoming BFO President, Craig McLaughlin and BFO Vice President, Jason Leblond. Thank you for your leadership and commitment to the Ontario beef sector.
@JasonLeblond1
#BFOAGM
Our thoughts go out to the cattle farmers and ranchers in Nebraska and other areas of the US that are experiencing such terrible devastation and loss due to the extreme snow, ice and rain conditions.
Schaus Land & Cattle hosted the next tour for
@CRSB_beef
. With the corn steam flaking mill and a feedlot tour with
@paulkkmartin1
, the importance of cattle care and sustainability is evident. They are proud to meet the standards of the CRSB through
@ONCornFedBeef
BFO stands with all Indigenous peoples in remembering the countless children whose lives were lost to the residential school system.
#EveryChildMatters
We appreciate the support of many who listened to our concerns and value the important health benefits of beef. Good news for Canadians and farmers today. Thanks
@CdnCattlemen
for your work on this file.
“Canadian families rely on ground beef as a nutritious and affordable food staple and an important contributor to food security. We are pleased with Health Canada’s decision to omit ground beef from requiring a warning label.” Read more here:
The Eastern Canadian provinces have a shared message for our federal and provincial governments: the beef sector needs support so our farms can continue producing local, quality beef for Canadians.
#helpbeeffarmers
#cdnpoli
What a night for beef! Honoured to receive this year’s Paul Mistele Memorial Award from
@FeedOntario
. Grateful for our partnership and ability to provide a healthy protein through our annual beef program to those in need across the province.
#FFCO2022
#ontag
Thank you Rob Lipsett for all of the work you have done over the past year’s as both a BFO board member and President for the past two years! Playing a key roll, Rob has done a fantastic job in championing the
#ontbeef
industry!
#BFOAGM
Attn Ontario beef and dairy producers: to prevent a further surge in cull cows in the market, BFO is urging the limit of marketing cull cows until volumes normalize. For further info and recommendations click here:
#ontag
#ontbeef
@OntarioDairy
Today is
#CdnAgDay
! A day to celebrate the many farmers, processors and industry members that deliver food to fork! Make sure to share your story today and your involvement in this industry, ensuring a safe, healthy and quality
#Canadianfood
product!
#ontag
#cdnag
#cdnbeef
Today I was honoured to ask my 1st question in Question Period addressed to the Minister of Agriculture,
@mclaudebibeau
. Ontario beef farmers are waiting for the Liberal government's action to address their crisis.
I will always stand up for the people of Lambton-Kent-Middlesex.
This year, we have 7 women elected to our Board & Committees! These valuable voices are important to have around the table. Today we celebrate all women, especially those who are part of making our Ontario beef sector thrive. Happy International Women’s Day!
#IWD2024
BFO would like to commend many of Ontario's
#cowcalf
producers at this time, finding innovative ways to host spring
#bullsales
and showcase Ontario breeders' fine purebred genetics while maintaining
#socialdistancing
.
A great reminder from Past-President, Rob Lipsett, about the importance of
#mentalhealth
and overcoming stigmas in agriculture. If you or someone you know needs support, reach out to the new
@OntarioFarms
Farmer Wellness Program.
#BFOAGM
Thank you
@mclaudebibeau
&
@erniehardeman
for moving swiftly to activate the set-aside program, providing immediate support to
#ontbeef
farmers. BFO looks forward to continued discussions moving forward. Read our joint statement with
@ONCornFedBeef
here:
Congrats to our fearless leader
@RICHARD_H0RNE
for securing the win of our second annual
#chilicookoff
held today in conjunction with our March board meeting. Thanks to all members of our team who participated in the competition 🔥
#ontbeef
#teambeef
A great weekend at the first ever
#CowCalfManagement
School! Looking forward to networking and working with these great
#BFO
producers in the future!
#ontariobeef
Productive meeting today with Minister Hardeman
@erniehardeman
to talk about the
#Ontario
beef industry and solutions that will support our farmers and industry growth in our sector.
#ontag
#onpoli
BFO is extremely proud of our Board Youth rep and
@CanCattleYouth
President,
@Char_Yungblut
, demonstrating her leadership and initiative over the past few years. We are happy she is present at the
@CanCattle
AGM in Ottawa to represent young producers to
#cdnpoli
.
It is a full house at the University of Guelph as we begin with our Calving School edition of Beef Day @ Guelph! Looking forward to a day of hands-on learning to get ready for calving 2024.
@uofg
@BeefGuelph
@OMAFRA
#beef
#calving
BFO applauds the
#Budget2023
commitment to fund a FMD vaccine bank, and promises to provide an increase to the interest-free Advance Payments Program. BFO would like to express our thanks to
@AAFC_Canada
and
@mclaudebibeau
for their commitment to
#cdnag
!
The final stop for the Ontario Beef Youth Alliance was at Norpac Beef. A great chance to hear from this family owned business about the type of cattle they source, their branded programs, and talk about carcass quality. Thank you
@NorpacB
@heleniak
!
Excited for the launch event of the Ontario Beef Youth Alliance this evening! An exciting new initiative promoting young
#ontbeef
producers!
#OBYA
#youngfarmers
#ontag
BFO is pleased to hear of the news shared today of $12.2 million in financial support committed through the federal Emergency Processing Fund to help
#meatprocessing
facilities in
#ontag
. Read more here:
Today is
#CdnAgDay
! Time to celebrate our industry and share our stories with the consumers who make it happen! Post a photo featuring
#ontag
, share a
#selfie
or cook a meal featuring
#ontbeef
!
Keep your eyes peeled for these trucks out on the roads, delivering delicious
@OntarioBeef
to restaurants near you. Flanagans Foodservice continues to be a great supporter of
#ontbeef
producers through their
@CarveBeef
program.
Today is
#InternationalWomensDay
, a day to recognize women's leadership and achievements in
#cdnbeef
and
#ontbeef
! As the beef industry moves forward, it is exciting to see the number grow of passionate and talented women involved at many different levels!
#IWD2023
We believe our industry can be a positive catalyst for change and we are committed to fighting discrimination in all its forms. Our values statement is our first step in a long journey to creating a more inclusive industry. Read it here:
#diversity
#ontag
From our families to yours, thank you processing plant workers for the important work you do in helping us keep beef on the table during these challenging times.
#thankyou
#loveCDNbeef
#beefbelongs
To watch the video, click here:
We're pleased to congratulate
@liz_teel5
as our
@OntVetCollege
convocation award recipient. Elizabeth is now practicing as a food animal veterinarian based in Linwood. Building veterinarian capacity in ON continues to be a priority for us. We wish Liz all the best in her career!
Thx to all Ministers, MPPs and staff for joining us for lunch. Days like these are important to ensure we continue to work together to provide a healthy supply of local food for Ontarians and those around the globe. Special thx to Premier
@fordnation
for stopping by.
#onpoli
Strong representation by
#BFO
President Rob Lipsett today during Standing Cmte on Finance and Economic Affairs. Bringing to light the strong need for support for Ontario processors, the continued improvement for
#RMP
as well as enhancements for
#CAPfunding
.
#onpoli
#ontag
BFO Pres., Rob Lipsett is excited to welcome FPT Ag Ministers to the Ontario Beef Research Centre! It is great to showcase the collaboration between industry, government and scholarship to forward research.
@CdnCattlemen
@LisaThompsonMPP
@mclaudebibeau
Join BFO in our show of support of
#PrideMonth
! We continue to learn how we can best raise awareness and support for diversity, equity and inclusion in
#ontag
. As an organization, we want to ensure everyone feels welcome and open in the
#ontbeef
industry.
Beef Farmers of Ontario moving forward with a vote of 87% yes toward a check-off increase and joint marketing committee!
#BFOAGM
Exciting path moving forward for
#Ontariobeef
BFO is happy to share today's milestone announcement of OIE’s change of Canada’s BSE risk-status from controlled to negligible. This step forward for the
#Cdnbeef
industry will help facilitate access to markets currently limited by BSE-era restrictions
BFO is excited to congratulate this year’s
#ontag
semi-finalists! Awesome representatives of the
#Ontariobeef
industry! Congrats to
@GraceKuhl
, Chris Macfarlane and Charlene Yungblut!
Congratulations to the 2020 CYL semi-finalists! We look forward to putting a new spin on the final competition as we move to a virtual format for the Selections event in August.
Click here to view a full list of the 24 semi-finalists:
#CdnBeef
#CYL2020
Thank you
@LisaThompsonMPP
for taking the time today to join us today, sharing your message with us and demonstrating your dedication to the
#ontag
and
#ontbeef
industries!
#BFOAGM
Dr. Wood is an excellent example of leadership within the
#cdnbeef
industry! She is dedicated to sharing info from current research to producers, encouraging her students' interest in the industry; along with being involved in programs to highlight
#cdnbeef
.
@GotAgResearch
Dr. Katie Wood is currently a Professor at
@uofg
and was one of over 120 CYL graduates over the last 10 years to take part in career building mentorships and unique opportunities to meet policy makers.
#CYL10Anniversary
BFO was pleased to join
@DavidPiccini
and
@MonteMcNaughton
with
@ALUSCanada
today for a Species at Risk Stewardship Program announcement. Beef cattle and grazing lands play an important role in protecting endangered wildlife and their habitats. Read more:
According to our new President Joe, “Sometimes it’s better to be below average.” Welcome to our young producer panel, all below the 55 year age average in Ontario.
#bfoUP
#youngproducers
#Ontariobeef
#BFOAGM
May you and your family experience the light of laughter, the warmth of love, and the joy of gratitude this season and into the new year. From everyone at BFO!
BFO would like to thank our provincial government and
@erniehardeman
for taking a strong stance to protect farms and food safety.
#Bill156
is good news for
#ontag
, ensuring food safety from farm to table, while protecting farmers, their families, and their animals.
Minister
@LisaThompsonMPP
and
@GregRickford
, MPP joined BFO Board members for a tour of the
#RainyRiver
Abattoir while touring Northwestern ON. BFO thanks both for showing their support for our northern producers and taking time to learn more about the
#ontbeef
industry.
Finally back in person! Kicking off the summer Advisory Councillor meeting in
#LanarkCounty
. Staying up-to-date on what’s happening in the industry and in
#ontbeef
!
The
#CowCalfManagementTour
is at the final stop at Millsap Farms, hearing from David Millsap about the
#ontbeef
feedlot sector, and what they look for when sourcing calves for the feedlot.
#ontag