GUELPH – Ontario’s fruit and vegetable growers (OFVGA) say in a June 29 announcement the…
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OMAFRA report: First Trioloiate is the best time to roll soybeans
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Belwood homeowner proudly displays antique tractors
Tractor time – George Giles, of Belwood, has added some character to his front lawn by…
Minto Farmer’s Market re-opened on June 20
Minto market – The Minto Farmer’s Market re-opened for the season on June 20, with physical…
Aberfoyle Fall Fair cancelled due to COVID-19
PUSLINCH - This year's Aberfoyle Fall Fair has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Royal Agricultural Winter Fair cancelled due to COVID-19
TORONTO – Organizers have cancelled this year's Royal Agricultural Winter Fair but promise it will return "better than than ever in 2021."
Agriculture security law, Bill 156, receives Royal Assent
TORONTO – The Ontario Legislature passed Bill 156 – the Security from Trespass and…
Elora Farmers’ Market uses fresh approach for patrons
Lanes of freshness – The Elora Farmers’ Market ensured physical distancing on June 13 and…
Province, feds announce emergency funding for beef, hog farmers
WOODSTOCK — The federal and provincial governments have announced emergency funding for beef and hog farmers.
Guelph-Eramosa clears the way for Ceva to expand operations into the township
BRUCEDALE – Guelph-Eramosa council has approved in principle a site plan application for Ceva Animal Health to expand its operations into the township.
Mapleton youth selected for Rural Change Makers pilot program
GUELPH – A Mapleton youth will be part of the Rural Ontario Institute’s (ROI) Rural Change Makers program.
WFA pushes back on Mapleton farm tax resolution
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington Federation of Agriculture is pushing back against a resolution circulated by the Township of Mapleton calling for the province to undertake a review of the Farm Property Tax Class Rate Program.
Rockwood Farmers’ Market to open under COVID-19 guidelines
ROCKWOOD – The Rockwood Farmers’ Market is officially open, taking place every Wednesday evening for the summer.
Erin Farmers’ Market going online
ERIN – The Erin Farmers’ Market is going online, from June 26 to Sept. 25. Shoppers are…
OMAFRA Report: Why has corn take so long to emerge in 2020
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…