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OFA encourages self-care for farmers navitaging a stressful growing season
It seems ironic that not too long ago, I injured my foot doing what I love to do to relieve stress…
Governments supporting projects to assist farmers
KINCARDINE – The federal and provincial governments are investing $7.3 million through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership to help support farmers and agri-food businesses.
Return to harness racing spurs industry optimism
WELLINGTON COUNTY - When horse people left for U.S. racetracks during provincial COVID-19 lockdowns, worry rippled across the harness racing industry about a permanent loss of drivers and horses. Homegrown talent has since returned spurring industry optimism about recovery.
Equine author, teacher and horse listener
Kathy Farrokhzad is busy. She is the author of five books, a horse owner, a coach and a current…
Windy Acres: it takes a team to build a horse business
Windy Acres Wagon and Sleigh Rides is located just outside the little village of Metz, southwest of…
Holidays are better with a horse
With summer in full swing and life returning to a more normal pace, horse holidays are once again a…
Agriculture scholarship deadline extended
MAPLETON - The Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society is offering two individual $1,000 scholarships for students residing in Mapleton Township pursuing post-secondary education in an agriculture-related program in the fall of 2021, and applicants now have extra time to submit their entries.
International Plowing Match and Rural Expo cancelled for second year due to COVID-19
LINDSAY – For the second year in a row, directors of the Ontario Plowmen’s Association have…
OMAFRA Report: Attention to moisture content, hay drying curve impact nutrition quality
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Guelph/Eramosa offers advice for gypsy moth mitigation for summer season
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – As part of its July newsletter, the Township of Guelph/Eramosa is offering tips…
OMAFRA Report: Silo gas and nitrate poisoning risk after rain
By Christine O’Reilly A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food…
4-H club gets colourful
By Olivia Livingston This week we learned how to create different looks with paint combinations,…
OMAFRA Report: Weevil and leafhopper numbers running high
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
ROI hosts webinar on pandemic impact on rural businesses
GUELPH/ERAMOSA –The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on rural businesses across Canada, with a focus on rural Ontario, is the topic of an upcoming webinar hosted by the Rural Ontario Institute.