GUELPH/ERAMOSA – In spite of the inclement weather on Oct. 17, an enthusiastic crowd joined Stone…
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OMAFRA Report: fall armyworm rearing its head
By Tracey Baute A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and…
Two members of Erin community added to Horse Heritage Hall of Fame
ERIN – Two more members of the Erin community have been inducted into the Horse Heritage Hall of…
Wellington County resident inducted into Agricultural Hall of Fame
ABOYNE - A plaque commemorating Peter Sikkema's recent induction to the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame was unveiled on Oct. 17 at the Wellington County Museum and Archives.
Arthur gardener harvests sextuplet carrot
Curious carrot – Arthur resident Donna Williams shared this photo of a sextuplet carrot her …
OFA Viewpoint: Rewarding farmers ecological stewardship
ONTARIO – The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) acknowledges the important role that Ontario farmers serve in protecting and enhancing the natural environment and our most vital resources.
Fall Rural Romp on until Oct. 31 with virtual and in-person events
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Rural Romp, a fall-favourite event for many locals and visitors to Wellington County, is taking place in an extended format for another year.
Recruitment underway for Rural Change Makers program
GUELPH – The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) has announced recruitment is open for the Rural Change Makers program 2021-22. With the support of sponsorship partner Libro Credit Union, this program will build on the pilot supported in part by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs
Local soaring club opposes location of proposed telecom tower
WELLINGTON NORTH - York Soaring Association members are speaking out about safety concerns with the proposed location of an Xplornet telecommunications tower. The Wellington Advertiser examines what's at stake and the convoluted tower approval process.
Ontario funding expansion of farm mental health program
ST. AGATHA — The Ontario government is committing more than $385,000 to expand “In the Know”,…
4-H Ontario holds silent auction for donated ATV
ROCKWOOD – 4-H Ontario is hosting a silent auction for a 2021 Honda Foreman TRX520 from Kitchener Waterloo Honda.
2021 Metz Community Giant Pumpkin and Zucchini challenge wrapped up with a weigh-in celebration
Pumpkin challenge – The 2021 Metz Community Giant Pumpkin and Zucchini challenge wrapped up with a weigh-in celebration on Sept. 25.
Drayton Agricultural Society’s Harvest Festival held on Sept. 18.
Harvest Festival – The Mapleton Drayton Agricultural Society’s Harvest Festival brought the…
Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society awards scholarships
Scholarships – Shayna Morphy, left, and Nina Hiddema each won a $1,000 academic scholarship…
Modified Harriston-Minto fair features bale animals, beef diner
Who let the cows out? - A Who Let the Cows Out? Town Tour was among the events at the Harriston-Minto Agricultural Society’s modified fall fair. For a donation to the fair participants could have a herd of cows planted on a someone’s lawn