ROCKWOOD – 4-H Ontario announced the launch of a new website on Nov. 16. The organization…
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Farmer mental wellness – a key priority for OFA and Ontario farm families
If someone asks, “how are you doing?” do you want to throw something at them, or do you break…
OFA Commentary: Survey shows Great Lakes water quality top of mind with Ontario farmers
In its second annual survey of farmers in southwestern Ontario, the Thames River Phosphorus…
OMAFRA Report: 2020 Forage seasonal summer reflects mild winter conditions
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Six by Sixteen launches new virtual food literacy challenge
GUELPH – The Ontario Federation of Agriculture’s (OFA) Six by Sixteen food literacy initiative…
OFA welcomes infrastructure investments for rural Ontario
GUELPH – On Nov. 4, prior to last week’s official budget announcement, the Ontario…
Erin Ag Society celebrates new building renovations with ribbon cutting
ERIN – The Erin Agricultural Society held a grand re-opening ceremony on Nov. 6, to…
OFA appreciates efforts to address ONCA concerns
GUELPH – The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is expressing gratitude to the Minister…
OMAFRA Report: Calibration of rising plate meter: Measuring available feed in pasture
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Elora Farmer’s Market offering winter market in Salem
SALEM – Starting next weekend, the Elora Farmers' Market will offer an indoor winter market. Market officials announced on Oct. 30 they "have secured an accessible space" for "a slightly smaller indoor market."
Wellington 4-H finishes in second place among Go for Gold provincial winners
ROCKWOOD – 4-H Ontario announced the provincial winners of the 2020 Go For The Gold competition…
OFA Commentary: Survey shows farmers adapting, making strides on road to recovery
After several months of enduring the effects of COVID-19, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture…
OMAFRA Report: Winter barley is making a comeback in Ontario
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Move to Saturday, location switch boosts farmers market
WELLINGTON NORTH – A move to Saturday mornings and a change of location gave the Wellington North Farmers Market a boost in terms of visitors and vendor participation in 2020.
Third annual Hooves for Hospice event raises $8,000
Fall colours – On a beautiful day for horseback riding, a group of 50 riders got together to…