ERIN – The Erin Farmers’ Market is going online, from June 26 to Sept. 25. Shoppers are…
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OMAFRA Report: Why has corn take so long to emerge in 2020
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Erin Fair cancelled for first time in 170 years
ERIN - On June 7 the Erin Agricultural Society (EAS) board of directors voted “with deep regret,” to postpone the 170th edition of the fair due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Puslinch supports Mapleton’s call for review of farm tax rate program
PUSLINCH - A resolution from Mapleton Township and a committee report from the County of Wellington both sparked conversation at Puslinch council’s June 3 meeting.
OMAFRA Report: Alfalfa frost damage can occur in spring after growth has started
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Canadian Dairy expo cancelled for 2020
STRATFORD – The 2020 Canadian Dairy Xpo (CDX) has been cancelled for 2020. The next CDX will be held April 7 and 8, 2021.
Wellington North Farmers’ Market opening June 20
MOUNT FOREST - The market, now in its seventh year, is moving to Saturday mornings in the parking lot at the Victory Community Centre in Mount Forest.
Arthur Fall Fair cancelled due to COVID-19
ARTHUR - The 164th Arthur Fall Fair has been cancelled.
Harriston-Minto Fall Fair cancelled due to pandemic
HARRISTON - The Harriston-Minto Fall Fair is the latest local event to be cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
IPM postponed until 2021
LINDSAY – There will be no International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM) in 2020.
Applications invited for GRAS scholarship/bursary program
CENTRE WELLINGTON - The Grand River Agricultural Society (GRAS) has opened its 2020 bursary and scholarship program for application.
Ontario farm businesses working to adapt to a new reality
If there is one thing that has remained constant throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s that farmers are experts at adapting to evolving situations and persevering through uncertainty.
OMAFRA REPORT: Managing Oats for maximum yield
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Pandemic impact pegged as factor in rural job declines
GUELPH-ERMAOSA – A new Rural Ontario Institute fact sheet on the economic consequences of the pandemic shutdown paints a stark picture of the local employment scene.
Industry leaders say $250 million federal agriculture support package falls short
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A federal financial support package for agriculture falls short of what’s needed in an industry hit hard by impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, some industry leaders are saying.