GUELPH – With the province reversing course on removal of lands from the Greenbelt Wellington County councillors pondered the possibility of advocating for changes to the government’s arbitrary addition of farmland to urban boundaries within the county.
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Erin Agricultural Society to hold 173rd annual fall fair
ERIN – The 173rd annual Erin Fall Fair, with the theme “Beyond the Barn Door,” runs Oct. 6 to 9.
Erin Fall Fair Activities at the Equine Tent
ERIN – When fair attendees wander to the back of the Erin Fall Fair on Thanksgiving weekend, they may hear nickering sounds from the Equine Tent.
Children’s Farm and Home Safety Day planned for Sept. 30 in Alma
ALMA – The Wellington County Farm and Home Safety Association is hosting a Children’s Farm and Home Safety Day on Sept. 30 at Husky Farm Equipment in Alma.
Fergus holds 186th annual Fall Fair
FERGUS — The 186th annual Fergus Fall Fair was held the weekend of Sept. 15 to 17 at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex.
Mapleton residents seeks ban or better regulation of backyard chickens
MAPLETON – A township resident is asking council here to consider banning or better regulating backyard chickens, both inside and outside urban boundaries.
Young Mapleton woman starts dairy farm on PEI
MAPLETON – Many students just started school, while others recently ventured into their first job.
Discover local food, agriculture during Fall Rural Romp Sept. 30
WELLINGTON COUNTY — Experience the local harvest at the annual Taste Real Fall Rural Romp on Sept. 30 from 10am to 4pm.
Fergus Agricultural Society to hold 186th Fall Fair
FERGUS – Hosted by the Fergus Agricultural Society, the Fergus Fall Fair will be returning for its 186th celebration.
‘Farmer for a Day’ returns to Fergus Fall Fair for 10th season
CENTRE WELLINGTON – “Farmer for a Day,” a unique series of agricultural education stations developed by volunteers and directed towards children aged two to 10, will be returning to the Fergus Fall Fair this year.
Live trap set in attempt to capture fugitive hog
HARRISTON – A wily hog has been on the loose in the west end of town here for a full week. Two pigs escaped while being unloaded by a Durham area farmer at Harriston Packers on Arthur Street on Aug. 14.
Canada and Ontario bolstering honey bee health
TORONTO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are spending up to $1.375 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to help improve the resiliency and competitiveness of beekeeper operations in Ontario.
West Luther 4-H Field Crops Club members learn about soybeans
WELLINGTON NORTH –The third meeting of the West Luther 4-H Field Crops Club was held on June 20, at Matt Coffey’s Farm outside of Arthur.
Living labs step towards agricultural climate solutions
ELORA – The Government of Canada has announced an agricultural climate solution living labs project is coming soon to Ontario.
Ram Rodeo show in Erin a sold-out success
ERIN – Competitors took to an arena for bull riding, barrel racing, pole bending, and bronc riding at the Ram Rodeo held at the Erin Fairgrounds on July 22 and 23.