Newsroom Story Ideas

Here are some story ideas that show how our programs and services are helping producers, businesses and rural communities.

Along with these story suggestions, we've also listed other resources - photos, stock footage and publications - available for use by the media.


 
Mites
 

Study sheds light on bee colony losses

Over the last three years, winter mortality of honey bee colonies has been higher than normal in several parts of the world.  A recent study led by Dr. Ernesto Guzman-Novoa, at the University of Guelph suggests that fall infestations by a tiny parasite were the leading cause of colony mortality in Ontario....

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Queen bee
 

Ontario-born royalty

She travels long distances with her retinue in a carriage slightly bigger than a match-box. She has to eat her way out of the box before starting her reign and producing heirs....

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Ryan Koeslag
 

Take your farm business management strategies from good to great

Farm business management is not a sexy topic, says Ryan Koeslag, executive director of the Agricultural Management Institute (AMI). The AMI is a unique organization which aims at reversing that mind-set.

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Peter Johnson, the voice of OMAFRA's Cropline
 

iTunes the Latest Source of Information for Ontario Farmers

Farmers across Ontario may not know Peter Johnson’s face, but they are sure to recognize his voice.  For more than 15 years, Johnson has been the voice of OMAFRA’s CropLine – a province-wide, free service offering crop management tips, herbicide recommendations and pest alerts.

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For more information, please contact:

Susan Murray, Communications Branch, 519-826-3145


Author: OMAFRA Staff
Creation Date: 17 November 2009
Last Reviewed: 17 November 2009