ST. AGATHA — The Ontario government is committing more than $385,000 to expand “In the Know”,…
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4-H Ontario holds silent auction for donated ATV
ROCKWOOD – 4-H Ontario is hosting a silent auction for a 2021 Honda Foreman TRX520 from Kitchener Waterloo Honda.
2021 Metz Community Giant Pumpkin and Zucchini challenge wrapped up with a weigh-in celebration
Pumpkin challenge – The 2021 Metz Community Giant Pumpkin and Zucchini challenge wrapped up with a weigh-in celebration on Sept. 25.
Drayton Agricultural Society’s Harvest Festival held on Sept. 18.
Harvest Festival – The Mapleton Drayton Agricultural Society’s Harvest Festival brought the…
Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society awards scholarships
Scholarships – Shayna Morphy, left, and Nina Hiddema each won a $1,000 academic scholarship…
Modified Harriston-Minto fair features bale animals, beef diner
Who let the cows out? - A Who Let the Cows Out? Town Tour was among the events at the Harriston-Minto Agricultural Society’s modified fall fair. For a donation to the fair participants could have a herd of cows planted on a someone’s lawn
OFA: pesticides a tool for healthy, sustainable crops
In Ontario, our farmers use many strategies to support the growth of our crops while being…
Wellington-Waterloo Hunt Club, Hunter Pace
British-style, sport-club tradition mixed with a little Canadian horse fun is the best way to describe the Wellington-Waterloo Hunter Pace event.
Hooves for Hospice – a “horsey” fundraiser
Lynn Smillie and her husband Peter Creighton have a passion for horses and a real talent for fundraising. For the fourth consecutive year, Lynn and her team of hard-working volunteers are hosting Hooves for Hospice, a horsey fundraiser in support of Hospice Wellington.
Taking your pony to the Erin Fair
For many horse people, getting their horse or pony ready for the local fair is a special tradition. It holds a certain nostalgia and often is connected to memories of past fairs, meeting up with old friends or proudly bringing home that red ribbon
Rural Ontario Institute appoints executive director
GUELPH-ERAMOSA – The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) board of directors has announced the…
OMAFRA report: Fall armyworm storming cereal crops
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Smart Locavore connects farmers and consumers
DRAYTON – Some may consider it bizarre to quit more than a decade into a stable, secure job. And yet, that’s exactly what Stacey Bowles did.
OMAFRA report: Stink bugs showing up in beans
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Hillsburgh alpaca farm hosted open house
Alpaca farm – Michael and Anna Dehn hosted an open house Aug. 5 at their alpaca farm in…