EXCELLENCE IN AGRICULTURE - The 2019 Excellence in Agriculture program is open to receive applications until Oct. 11.
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Celebrating watershed farmers for Ontario Agriculture Week
It’s no coincidence that Ontario Agriculture Week (Oct. 7 to 11) coincides with Thanksgiving: a time to enjoy the abundance of local food available to us.
Farmers can apply now for cover crop incentives
WELLINGTON CTY. - Cover crops grown over the winter on agricultural fields just make sense, according to local producers who participated in the GRCA Rural Water Quality program and received an incentive payment last year.
New Ontario Beef Research Centre unveiled near Elora
CENTRE WELLINGTON - The new Ontario Beef Research Centre on the 2nd Line near Elora officially opened on Aug. 28.
Erin awards contracts for winter sand, bridge repair
ERIN - Town council awarded two major contracts at its Sept. 3 meeting, one for winter road maintenance sand and the other for a bridge repair.
Fall decorating kits will raise funds in Hillsburgh
HILLSBURGH - Fall decorating kits are once again available from the Let’s Get Hillsburgh Growing Committee.
Celebrate family ties and homemade pies at Harriston-Minto Fair
HARRISTON - This year celebrate family ties and homemade pies at the Harriston Minto Fair from Sept. 13 to 15.
Guelph-Wellington Business Centre promotes Digital Main Street grant program
Digital Main Street - The Guelph-Wellington Business Centre (GWBC) hosted MPP and Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Ernie Hardeman for a visit to promote the Digital Main Street grant program on Aug. 28.
$1 million in grants for U of G research through Canada Foundation for Innovation
GUELPH - The federal government is investing more than $1 million in seven University of Guelph research projects, ranging from disease resistance to food safety to drug addiction.
Aboyne Croquet Club hosted an open tournament
Tournament winners - On Aug. 25 the Aboyne Croquet Club hosted an open tournament with players from Texas, California, Maryland, Toronto, as well as others from the local area.
Mount Forest Major Rookie Tier 1 team competes in WOBA Championship
Finalists - The Mount Forest Major Rookie - Tier 1 team competed in the year end WOBA Championship Tournament held in Mitchell.
Mount Forest Lawn Bowling Club hosted an open pairs tournament
Open pairs tournament - The Mount Forest Lawn Bowling Club hosted an open pairs tournament for members of the Ontario Lawn Bowls Association (OLBA).
Skoufis recognized for qualification to Team Canada
Local recognition - Nathan Skoufis, 25, owner and head instructor of Guelph Family Martial Arts recently received recognition on behalf of the Puslinch Township and Mayor James Seeley.
Elora Rocks Lawn Bowling Club host mixed tournament
Mixed tournament - Lawn bowling is in full swing at the Elora Rocks Lawn Bowling Club in Elora.
New Fergus Fall Fair ambassador will be crowned on Sept. 8
FERGUS - Jade Ritter says it has been an “incredible experience” serving as Fergus Fall Fair Ambassador for 2018-19.