For decades, farmers have been losing prime farmland to urban sprawl. I have seen several productive farms turned into housing developments, soccer fields, shopping malls, movie theatres and highway extensions.
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Wellington 4-H poultry meetings clucking away
Early April marked the start of the Wellington 4-H poultry club. It was great to see so many familiar faces and a few new ones.
Cooperative launches hay press capable of double compaction to facilitate export
MAPLETON – The first Ontario-based hay press capable of double compaction to facilitate export was unveiled at Marhaven Agri here on April 23. Hay Press Company, in collaboration with the Ontario Hay and Forage Cooperative, launched the press at an open house attended by around 100 people.
Senate committee studying Canadian soil health
OTTAWA – On April 26, the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry was authorized to begin a new study examining and reporting on soil health in Canada.
Drayton Fair returns Aug. 5 to 7 for ‘Another Day in Fairadise’
DRAYTON – The Drayton Fair is back. The Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society will welcome fairgoers to Another Day in Fairadise, the theme for this year’s agricultural exhibition, Aug. 5 to 7.
‘One drop at a time’: Sweet season for Wellington sugar shacks
WELLINGTON COUNTY - April showers in sugar bushes are a little sweeter this year.
OMAFRA Report: Snow mould in Ontario winter wheat fields
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
OFA Viewpoint: Reminding farmers and motorists to practice road safety
Planting season has begun and for many farmers, that means travelling busy and potentially dangerous roads.
Leslie Kennedy brings knowledge and hands-on experience to enhance equine wellness
FERGUS – Leslie Kennedy has enjoyed a successful career in the equine industry, most notably in the world of dressage, with a resume that includes being a national and international FBI dressage official, a competition coach specialist and Grand Prix competitor.
Caine to represent Canadian Warmblood International Young Breeders team
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Set to saddle up and cross the pond, Avery Caine will be representing the Canadian Warmblood International Young Breeders team in the Netherlands this summer.
Encapsulating stem cells for treating equines with osteoarthritis
GUELPH – The next exciting step in regenerative therapies has Dr. Thomas Koch, Ontario Veterinary College, and his team encapsulating stem cells to see if they can enhance the effect of treatment.
Endangered Ojibwe pony part of Erin Earth Day event
Endangered breed – Ojibwe pony Legend was on hand at the Erin Earth Day clean up on April 23 to…
German stallion Feinrich to stand at Lookout Farm with trainer Janet Konyer
CENTRE WELLINGTON – It’s been a long journey, but the renowned German-born stallion Feinrich will soon arrive at his future home: Lookout Farm near Belwood.
OFA Viewpoint: New animal transportation regulations for farmers are now enforceable, here’s what you need to know
In an effort to improve animal welfare and reduce risk to livestock during transport, amendments to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Health of Animals Regulations were enacted, requiring new rules to be followed during animal transportation.
OMAFRA Report: Impact of a late spring frost on canola
Ontario winter canola yields were very strong in 2020 giving us a good look at the incredible yield…