Cadence Shafer, 9, from Fergus, milks "Buttercup" during Wellington County Museum's Dairy Daze on…
Rural
4-H: All about poultry
On June 11 the Erin 4-H Poultry Club met for the 4th time. Members started the meeting with the…
Officials seek Queen of the Furrow contestants
The Wellington County Plowing Match is fast approaching and the Plowmen's Association is seeking…
OMAFRA Report
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Bees and Bears theme for 159th Drayton Fair to be held Aug. 7-9
New events at the fairgrounds and in the community will add excitement to the 159th Drayton Fair,…
Business display competition for Fergus Fall Fair
The Fergus Fall Fair is inviting local Merchants to decorate their windows for the Fall Fair. Great…
4-H: The grand finale
The last meeting of the 4-H watercolour club was held on July 16. Everyone started by gathering…
4-H: 100 years of skills club makes jam
The 4-H 100 Years of Skills Club held their third meeting at Butt's Berry farm on the fifth line of…
Postage rate increase proposed in 2016
Canada Post is proposing to increase postage rates in 2016 as declining mail volumes continue to…
Mount Forest Horticultural Society”s Rural Garden Tour
Colette MacTavish, who lives and gardens on Aunt Mary Boulevard just northeast of Mount Forest, has…
Schoolhouse transformed
It is difficult to believe the beautiful hostas, perennials, shrubs and mature trees are growing…
Six Wellington youths to vie for 2015 Ambassador of the Fairs title at CNE
Six local fair ambassador are preparing for their time in the spotlight in one of Ontario's…
Agri-food trade forum moved to November
A planned Ontario European Agri-Food Trade Forum here has been postponed to Nov.…
Harvest donations
Peter Gill of Chalmers Community Service Centre presents Mike Smith, farmer, and Heather Lekx, farm…
OMAFRA Report
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…