WELLINGTON COUNTY - As the final passes are made through Wellington County’s agricultural fields, closing out a soggy growing season, it will soon be time for growers to think about winterizing farm equipment.
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Beef research centre receiving $1.3 million from Canadian Agricultural Partnership
ELORA - The Ontario Beef Research Centre is receiving $1.3 million from the Canadian Agricultural Partnership for the purchase of 96 Insentec feeders.
Increased rural municipal funding from province a ‘step forward,’ but officials say it’s not enough
WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington North's 2022 Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund allotment works out to $1.3 million, an increase of 1.81% from this year’s $1.27 million.
Gabby’s Farm films episode at Elliott Tree Farm in Erin
Gabby’s Farm – Another seasonal episode of Gabby’s Farm is on the way. Christmas Trees,…
OFA: New pilot program aims to better connect consumers to food value chain
On Nov. 22, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA), in partnership with Farm and Food Care…
OPINION: OFA striving to secure long-term agriculture labour strategy
Labour has been a longstanding critical issue impacting the agriculture and food value chain. The…
OMAFRA report: calibrating rising plate meter
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
OMAFRA report: pre-harvest sprouting in 2021 winter wheat crop
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
OFA Viewpoint: rewarding farmers’ ecological stewardship
ONTARIO – It’s been almost two years since COVID-19 changed the world as we know it. As…
The Seed extends community harvest days into November
ERIN – Rain may have been making things soggy in the fields of Bella Farm near Hillsburgh on Saturday, but precipitation didn’t dampen the spirits of the volunteers participating in a community harvest event for The Seed.
ONFARM tailgate tour brings farmers together at 3Gen Organics
MAPLETON - The Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association's tailgate tour stopped at 3Gen Organics, bringing together local farmers around the topic of healthy soils on Oct. 14.
Heartland vet receives prestigious industry award
LISTOWEL – A local large animal veterinarian made history within the American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) organization earlier this month, becoming the first woman and the youngest in her field to ever receive its most prestigious award.
‘In the Know’ mental health workshop for agricultural community set for Nov. 17
PALMERSTON – The Suicide Awareness Council of Wellington Dufferin is hosting an event here to promote mental health awareness in the agricultural community.
Ride Well motors past second anniversary with growing ridership
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Ride Well, Wellington County’s answer to rural transit accessibility, saw record demand for the service in September before passing its second year anniversary at the beginning of October.
Foodgrains Bank Growing Project wraps up
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – In spite of the inclement weather on Oct. 17, an enthusiastic crowd joined Stone…