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.
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Local farmers taking Wellington North to land tribunal
WELLINGTON NORTH – Elgin and Joan Craig have retained a law firm and are appealing Wellington North council’s June decision to deny a minor variance request.
Disease specialist speaks to importance of protecting pets, livestock from air pollution
GUELPH – When air thick with haze and the acrid smell of wildfire smoke pushes air quality health indexes to high levels, people are advised to remain indoors. But what about animals?
Expansion of former Wellington Poultry abattoir to bring more jobs, new product line
ARTHUR - A new 25,521-square-foot addition is planned at the former Wellington Poultry abattoir, acquired by Brampton-based Amir Qulity Meats in 2022.
New study: Wellington County an ‘agri-food powerhouse’
WELLINGTON COUNTY – “This report confirms our knowledge that the farmers in Wellington County are leading the way in agricultural production in Ontario,” stated county Warden Andy Lennox.
Rural Change Makers program offered by ROI
GUELPH/ERAMOSA - The Rural Ontario Institute is offering individuals 18 to 25 years old the opportunity to help drive positive change in their rural community.
Dairy farm readies for Breakfast at the Farm June 17
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Cnossen family is preparing to serve up to 1,700 community members breakfast on its Holstein dairy farm on June 17.
Research award recipient will tackle livestock disease
ELORA – University of Guelph researcher Emma Borkowski, who is focusing on a pathogens in ruminant livestock is the winner of this year’s Early Career Research Award.
Special Recognition for Erin Agricultural Society volunteer Eileen Brown
Volunteer recognition – Eileen Brown, a long-time volunteer of more than 42 years with the Erin Agricultural Society, was acknowledged for her dedication at the Erin Fairgrounds on June 11.
‘We will not be moving forward’: farmland severance proposal dropped by province
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The province is backing away from a proposed policy change that would have opened Ontario’s prime agricultural land to housing development.
Calling rural change makers
GUELPH – The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) is recruiting rural change makers for this year’s Rural Change Makers Program.
Farmers’ Market Box Series returns
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local farmers’ markets have teamed up to bring the award-winning Market Box Series and the Taste Real Farmers’ Market Trail back to Wellington County and promote area markets as destinations for outstanding local food.
Provincial moves complicate urban boundary expansion picture in Mapleton
MAPLETON – Council here received some advice from Wellington County planning staff on how to proceed with requests for expanding urban boundaries within the township, in the wake of provincial changes pre-empting the county’s work in that area.
Sharpe Farm Supplies opens second location in Wellington County
ERIN – Sharpe Farm Supplies Ltd. has expanded farther east into Wellington County with the purchase of Budson Farm and Feed Company in Erin.
Rural organizations offering rural housing symposium
GUELPH – The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) and the Rural Development Network (RDN) are co-hosting the third Canadian Rural and Remote Housing and Homelessness (CRRHH) Symposium virtually from June 6 to 8.