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Jane Robinson has built a career translating complex agricultural and scientific information into stories that inform, engage, and inspire. Owner of Write for Work, she specializes in turning technical research and industry expertise into clear, compelling communications for diverse audiences. Influenced early by her father’s work as an agricultural communicator and filmmaker, Jane developed a…
Join the Eastern Canadian Farm Writers’ Association for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Sportswood Printing in Woodstock, Ontario. As publishing technology continues to evolve, understanding today’s printing process can help writers, editors and communicators make more informed decisions when preparing content for print. From file preparation and colour management to modern press technology and finishing,…
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We asked Lauren to reflect on her path into agricultural communications, the topics that inspire her work, and what keeps her passionate about telling the stories behind food and farming.What drew you to farm writing and communications?I grew up on a farm and have been involved in agriculture my entire life. While I wouldn’t describe…
ECFWA offered two $1,000 CFWF conference bursaries for members to attend the CFWF national conference in London, Ontario this upcoming September 17-19, 2026. Interested individuals were encouraged to submit an application detailing their involvement in ECFWA and/or CFWF, and what they expect to do with the knowledge gained from the conference. Two successful applicants, Karen…
By Kim Sheppard From global agricultural trends and groundbreaking research to farm business and compelling human-interest stories, Owen Roberts has spent decades helping audiences understand the forces shaping modern agriculture. As Senior Advisor, Strategic Communications with Grain Farmers of Ontario and a longtime agricultural journalist, educator, and communicator, Owen brings a broad perspective to the…
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By Tabitha Caswell At the Heart of Canadian Crop Innovation: Syngenta’s Honeywood Research Facility Before settling into AGM business, ECFWA members had the opportunity to visit Syngenta Canada’s Honeywood Research Facility. Located on a 100-acre farm near Plattsville, Ontario, the facility is named for the highly fertile Honeywood silt loam soils it sits on. While…
Continue Reading Overview of ECFWA annual meeting, May 26, Plattsville