PALMERSTON — In partnership with the Bauta Family Initiative on Canadian Seed Security, the Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario is putting on a field day event at Hawthorn Farm Organic Seeds.
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Jessie Weir awarded EastGen’s Outstanding Dairy Women Service Award
WELLINGTON COUNTY — Jessie Weir has been awarded the 2022 EastGen Outstanding Diary Women Service Award.
OFA Viewpoint: Veterinarian shortages affecting rural areas
ONTARIO – Rural and remote communities in Ontario are experiencing a shortage of veterinary access.
Eramosa 4-H Beef Club tunes judging skills
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The Eramosa 4-H beef club held a third meeting at the Bessey Farm on June 28. …
Learn about no till soybeans and alfalfa-fueled corn at EFAO event taking place at 3Gen Organics
WALLENSTEIN – The Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario and Living-Lab Ontario researcher Brett Israel of 3Gen Organics are inviting the public to join them from from 5 to 8pm on Aug. 17 to explore developments in Israel’s reduced tillage field crop trials.
Drayton Fair kicks off return of in-person agricultural exhibitions in northern Wellington
DRAYTON – Fair season in northern Wellington kicks off on Aug. 5 with the first full-scale Drayton Fair since 2019.
Equine assisted learning brings horses and humans together to learn life skills out of the saddle
CENTRE WELLINGTON – You just never know when greener pastures will appear and alter your career trajectory.
Research into development of foal’s gut could advance treatment of critical cases of diarrhea
GUELPH – The foal’s gut undergoes many changes as it develops rapidly. More and more, we are learning how the colonization of a gut correlates to good health.
What’s in a whinny? According to an Equine Guelph study, a whinny speaks volumes
GUELPH – Straight from the horse’s mouth, a recently published study out of the University of Guelph has looked at the way humans interpret the vocalizations or meanings of vocalizations of a whinny to decipher horse-speak.
OFA’s Source Local initiative celebrates shared values, commonalities
We have all seen the recent headlines highlighting the rising cost of groceries and cost of living. Whether you live rurally or urban; everyone is feeling the impact of inflation and the increased cost to feed our families.
OFA Viewpoint: Please enjoy Ontario’s vibrant summer scenery — from a distance
ONTARIO – Ontario boasts a picturesque landscape with a wide range of elements from rolling hills and waterfronts to diverse croplands, endless horizons, and everything in between.
West Luther 4-H learn about agricultural research at various venues
Learning about agriculture research – The West Luther 4-H field crops club met on June 20.…
Variance facilitates expansion for Harriston Agromart
MINTO – The town’s committee of adjustment has approved a minor variance to allow a local agricultural business to build a new shop/warehouse.
Executive director announced for Family and Children’s Services Guelph Wellington
GUELPH – Family and Children’s Services of Guelph and Wellington has appointed a new executive…
Rural Wellington hospitals and primary care practices busier than ever
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Rural Wellington hospitals and primary care practices are busier than ever.…