ONTARIO – The Ontario Conservation Officers Association (OCOA) is wishing Ontario’s wild turkey hunters a safe, enjoyable, and successful hunt, according to a press release.
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Canadian Dairy Xpo showcases innovation and success in Canadian dairy industry
STRATFORD – After a three-year hiatus, producers were eager to reconnect with fellow dairy producers, industry reps and new technology at the Canadian Dairy Xpo (CDX), states a press release.
Erin Agricultural Society hosts Spring Social
Spring social – The Erin Agricultural Society (EAS) hosted a Spring Social at the Legion on April 22.
Preserving the tradition of carriage driving in Ontario
ARISS – The Ontario Carriage Driving Association (OCDA) was founded to preserve, protect and promote interest in carriage driving throughout southern and central Ontario.
JohnMel stables in Puslinch hosts beginners’ cattle sorting clinic
PUSLINCH – Sounds of laughter and mooing filled the arena at JohnMel Stables during the introductory cattle sorting clinic here on March 26.
Caledon Pony Club fostering love of horses
CALEDON – Established in 1960, the Caledon Pony Club (CPC) is a member-owned riding club founded by Joan Kendal and her daughter Nicola.
Equine assisted learning helps people feel ‘stable’
ROCKWOOD – At the end of each session she was smiling, and months later she’s still benefitting.
Importing European equine to Canada: a luxury few breeders can afford
BELWOOD – The importation of European horses to Canada has been a long-standing tradition in the country’s equine industry – and while it has always been costly, recently the process has become even more expensive.
Get a head start for early dahlia blooms
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Dahlias are easy-to-grow plants that provide beautiful, prolific flowers and they come in a rainbow of colours.
OPP: 30,000 chicks stolen from Huron County farm
SOUTH HURON – Police in neighbouring Huron County are looking for help to find the person(s) responsible for stealing 30,000 chicks from a farm. The 15-day-old chicks were stolen sometime between 3:30pm on April 19 and 2:20am on April 20.
Drayton Kinsmen Farm Show draws large crowds to see latest in agriculture
DRAYTON – The Drayton Kinsmen Farm Show made a successful return to the PMD arena complex after a three-year pandemic-related absence.
Dog tests positive for bird flu in Oshawa
OTTAWA – A dog in Oshawa has tested positive for avian influenza, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) confirmed on April 4.
Plenty to see at the Drayton Farm Show
Plenty to see - The Drayton Farm show provides a chance to learn about new farming practices; for some, it’s about trying out the new equipment; the show also provides an opportunity for promotion of local organizations.
A brief history of Kin Canada and its role in Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Drayton Farm Show has been a part of Wellington County for more than 40 years and has always been organized by members of the Drayton Kinsmen Club.
Farm show tractors more than just toys
MAPLETON – The organizers of the seventh annual Drayton Farm Show in 1988 decided to offer a collectible model tractor to attendees.