Senator Rob Black, P. Ag. (Hon)

Agree! Canada’s reformed, non partisan Senate process is a success story. Independent senators that are appointed have been nominated and vetted by an arms-length selection committee that assesses nominees and provides merit-based recommendations. senate-gro.ca/senate-renewal…

What a nice evening celebrating the 195th edition of the Delta Fair! After briefly speaking and cutting the ribbon at the opening ceremony, it was a pleasure to take part in the festivities and celebrate local farmers and producers from the Delta area! Thank you for the…

Did you know that Canada is expected to export 26.2 million tonnes of wheat this year, making it the world’s second largest exporter of wheat? I had the pleasure of visiting @Cereals_Canada to better understand how they use research and advocacy to support the Canadian cereals…

What a great morning spent at the @OntarioSheep Farmers Field Day! It was a pleasure to speak at this interesting event, connect with many leaders and innovators in the sheep farming industry and learn about some new technologies in this field. Thank you for the invitation!…

Did you know that the first 4-H boys and girls club started in Roland, MB? It is also home to the 4-H museum which showcases artefacts from across the country dating from as early as 1913! It was great to be able to visit with friends from @4HManitoba and see the great history of…

I am humbled and honoured to receive the International Union of Soil Sciences Distinguished Medal of Service this morning at the #SoilsForOurFuture Conference. Thank you to the @CSSS_Soils for the kind nomination and to the @IUSS_ORG for the recognition. What an honour!…

#FoodDayCanada is fast approaching! On August 2, 2025 we will celebrate Canadian food and farmers from coast-to-coast-to-coast. How will you celebrate @FoodDayCanada? Visit fooddaycanada.ca to learn about how you can Shop, Cook and Dine to celebrate Canadian cuisine and…

Yesterday, it was great to visit Innovation Farms with the @EMILICanada team to learn about some of their current projects that are supporting farmer-centric innovations and advancing sustainable technologies in ag! Thanks again for having us! #AgricultureAndRuralMatters…

The 28th annual Amish School Fundraising Auction was held on Saturday, July 19, near Milverton, ON. Thousands of people turned out, gathering around 15+ auction rings and engaging with vendors of all kinds! The weather was perfect! It’s always a good day, rain or shine and I came…

Over the next few days, I'm excited to participate in the #SoilsForOurFuture 2025 Conference to connect with soil advocates, scientists, and researchers, all committed to #SaveSoil. This evening, I enjoyed speaking at the opening ceremony and watching an impressive performance…

July 19 marked Canada Parks Day to celebrate the country’s stunning natural landscapes and diverse ecosystems. Did you know that Canada has 37 national parks and 11 national park reserves? This summer, I encourage you to visit a national park or take advantage of the Canada…

Agriculture ministers agree to AgriStability changes #CndAg agcanada.com/daily/agricult…

We do not have another 40 years to save the degrading soil in Canada and around the world! We must act now to ensure food security for Canadians now and into the future. It is great to see @FarmersForum1 highlighting the #AGFO soil health report. All levels of government must…

Are you, or someone you know, in need of cost-sharing financial programming to improve your farm’s energy efficiency? The next application intake for the 2025 Agricultural Stewardship Initiative for Ontario will open on August 13, 2025 at 9 a.m. Successful applicants could…

Good news for #OntAg and #CdnAg

On May 11, 2023, Bill S-227 received royal assent to establish the Saturday before the first Monday in August as Food Day in Canada! This year, August 2nd will mark #FoodDayCanada where we celebrate our local farmers and the rich, nutritious food they provide us every day!…

🌾 As harvest season hits full swing in Ontario, safety is more important than ever — on the farm, at work, and on the road. 💡 Let’s stay alert and make safety a priority for our families, communities, and food supply. Read more in the full viewpoint here ➡️…

July 11th is #WorldPopulationDay where we celebrate Canada’s population and honour the potential and promise of our youth. As leaders, we must listen to the needs and voices of youth leaders to ensure they have the rights, tools and opportunities they need to shape their futures…