MAPLETON – A township resident is asking council here to consider banning or better regulating backyard chickens, both inside and outside urban boundaries.
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Young Mapleton woman starts dairy farm on PEI
MAPLETON – Many students just started school, while others recently ventured into their first job.
Discover local food, agriculture during Fall Rural Romp Sept. 30
WELLINGTON COUNTY — Experience the local harvest at the annual Taste Real Fall Rural Romp on Sept. 30 from 10am to 4pm.
Fergus Agricultural Society to hold 186th Fall Fair
FERGUS – Hosted by the Fergus Agricultural Society, the Fergus Fall Fair will be returning for its 186th celebration.
‘Farmer for a Day’ returns to Fergus Fall Fair for 10th season
CENTRE WELLINGTON – “Farmer for a Day,” a unique series of agricultural education stations developed by volunteers and directed towards children aged two to 10, will be returning to the Fergus Fall Fair this year.
Live trap set in attempt to capture fugitive hog
HARRISTON – A wily hog has been on the loose in the west end of town here for a full week. Two pigs escaped while being unloaded by a Durham area farmer at Harriston Packers on Arthur Street on Aug. 14.
Canada and Ontario bolstering honey bee health
TORONTO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are spending up to $1.375 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to help improve the resiliency and competitiveness of beekeeper operations in Ontario.
West Luther 4-H Field Crops Club members learn about soybeans
WELLINGTON NORTH –The third meeting of the West Luther 4-H Field Crops Club was held on June 20, at Matt Coffey’s Farm outside of Arthur.
Living labs step towards agricultural climate solutions
ELORA – The Government of Canada has announced an agricultural climate solution living labs project is coming soon to Ontario.
Ram Rodeo show in Erin a sold-out success
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.
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.