Joost van der Heiden

How the Mercosur deal could undermine Canada's beef industry youtu.be/qtM2aEHEuQM?si… via @YouTube

Meeting with AB’s Chief vet and here’s what I saw walking into the building. Premise identification or PIDs are mandatory in Alberta for purchase of vet drugs, selling animals or applying for Grants. It’s also an important part of traceability. @CattleFeedersAB @NACattleFeeders

What does a resilient agri-food system actually look like? How would we even know if we were building one? This special episode of the Future Herd brings three previous guests back to the table for a wide ranging conversation about food resilience, food waste, infrastructure, capital, policy, and the measurements that shape Canada’s agri-food future. AAC's Jenn McTavish hosts this panel featuring Camden Lawrence of First Nations Agriculture and Finance Ontario, Lori Nikkel of Second Harvest and Tyler McCann of Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute. Listen here: thefutureherd.ca

Activist: "Your cows are putting carbon into the atmosphere." Farmer: "Where did they get it?" Activist: "What?" Farmer: "The carbon. Where did the cow get it before it put it anywhere." Activist: "From... eating?" Farmer: "From eating grass. And where did the grass get it." Activist: "The soil?" Farmer: "The air. The grass pulled it out of the air last spring. The cow ate the grass. The cow breathed some of it back out. It went back into the air it came from." Activist: "But it's still going into the atmosphere." Farmer: "It's going back. There's a difference between a thing going somewhere and a thing going back. You've described a circle and you're frightened of it." Activist: "Then just don't have the cow." Farmer: "The grass still dies in autumn. It rots where it falls. The carbon goes back into the air either way, just without anyone getting fed in the middle." Activist: "It's not that simple." Farmer: "It's grass, cow, breath, grass. Or it's grass, rot, air, grass. Same circle, fewer dinners. If that's complicated for you I'd stay away from the water cycle. That one's got clouds in it."

@MikeSwidersky Time for some bahed jokes

Sheering sheep.

Lang family donates $51M to University of Guelph business school & the school will also use the Langs’ gift to fund research and the extension of programs that combine business courses with the curriculums at Guelph’s veterinary and agriculture schools. 🙌🏻 theglobeandmail.com/business/artic…

That should be mandatory for all fast restaurants

Did you know? All Ontario Corn Fed Beef starts on grass! 🐄 Once they reach the finishing stage, they move to a balanced diet of 80% corn for at least 100 days. This transition is key to creating the consistent, high-quality marbling that sets our beef apart. 🇨🇦 #LocalFood

We are kicking off our summer barbeque campaign with our retail partner in Saudi Arabia Tamimi supermarkets along with our partners Simply Gourmet and St. Helen’s Meat Packers. @simplygourmetme @tamimimarkets

Kostbaar is het zeker. De intensieve veehouderij in Nederland veroorzaakt jaarlijks minstens 9 miljard euro schade aan gezondheid en het milieu. bnr.nl/nieuws/binnenl…

The surprises we find fencing with our son who likes all creatures.

Behind every Breakfast on the Farm event are the people who make it all happen, our volunteers. Last year, more than 6,700 guests joined us in Innerkip, Norfolk, and at FARMtoberfest in downtown Kitchener. What they experienced wasn’t just agriculture, it was the conversations, the welcoming smiles, and the moments of connection that you created. You showed up early, stayed late, and gave your time to help others better understand where their food comes from. That impact lasts far beyond a single day. We’re grateful for everything you’ve made possible and can’t wait to welcome guests back with you again this season. #NationalVolunteerWeek #VolunteerAppreciation #ONTAg #FarmBKFST #CdnAg

Goed uitgelegd heren!

We will be holding our annual Northern Stocker Select sale in Keady on April 24th. Over 1000 head of calves from reputable producers once again! Grass cattle, feedlot cattle or replacement heifers will all be available. Hope to see you there!

OPP are reminding drivers to share the road as farmers prep for spring planting. cknxnewstoday.ca/midwestern/new…

🐓🐖🌾We had fantastic discussions today at our annual Spring Forum event. The agricultural commodities came together along with PCFA directors and special guests @JohnNaterMP MP Perth Wellington and @Rae_Matt MPP Perth Wellington. 🐄🥚🌽

Congrats to BFO Director Joost van der Heiden on being acclaimed as a livestock director with @FarmFoodCareON at today’s AGM and annual conference. #FFCO2026

Palmerston’s steak night is on now.⁦@BeefFarmersON⁩

If you are looking for a #Sweet experience … the #Belmore Maple Syrup Festival is kicking off its 56th annual event tomorrow - April 9 and will be also welcoming more people to enjoy delicious pancakes, sausage and so much more again on Saturday, April 11! Mark your calendars!

Liver abscesses in cattle cost producers millions each year. vist.ly/4xs4r