ABERFOYLE – It won’t be the same as its normal fall fair, but the Aberfoyle Agricultural Society is organizing a half-day event this year it hopes will come close.
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Off-road enthusiasts advocate for use of ATVs on county-owned roadways
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington County's roads committee will soon table a report exploring off-road vehicle use on county-owned roads and local off-roaders are sharing their perspective.
Clara Wilman and Emma Smyth vie for Arthur fair ambassador title
ARTHUR – Two local young ladies are vying for the title of ambassador of the Arthur Fair 2021-22.…
Canadian Poultry XPO cancelled due to COVID restrictions
STRATFORD – The inaugural Canadian Poultry XPO is cancelled for November 2021. This final…
OMAFRA report: High white mould risk
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
OMAFRA report: Grazing livestock, forage palatability go hand in hand
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Mapleton council taps brakes on speed limit around rural schools
MAPLETON - Council voted on Aug. 10 to reduce road speeds to a maximum of 60km/h around rural schools.
Senator Rob Black named Produce Champion of 2021
OTTAWA - Senator Rob Black of Fergus has been named the Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s Produce Champion of 2021.
Palmerston Agricultural Society hosts successful online auction
The Palmerston Agricultural Society held a successful online auction this spring and donated $8,000…
Horse Heritage Awards to be announced at the 2021 Erin Fair
ERIN – The Erin Agricultural Society is calling for submissions for the 2020 (put on hold due to COVID-19) and 2021 Horse Heritage Hall of Fame awards.
Farmers create self-guided soil health tour
WELLINGTON COUNTY – This year, farmers have a new app –Soil Road Trip– to explore fields across the province with cover crops, min-till, amendments, and innovation for soil health.
Exiting provincial directors reflect on their time representing Ontario’s farm families
Later this year, we will be saying goodbye to three valued members of our board. Serving on a board is a great honour and these three farmers, nominated by our membership, have dedicated their time to representing the best interests of 38,000 farm families in Ontario.
OMAFRA Report: 2021 Ontario Virtual Crop Diagnsostic Days
The 2020 Ontario Virtual Crop Diagnostic Days was a huge success and builds on the long tradition…
Shine Your Light Sunflower Tour a shining success
MAPLETON - The second Shine Your Light Sunflower Tour held on Aug. 14 raised at least $20,450 for the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation.
Moorefield beekeeper hoping agricultural funding will sweeten growing business
MAPLETON - Bob Eby of Eby Family Honey says Canadian Agricultural Partnership funding targeting beekeepers will help to grow his buzzing business.