ROCKWOOD – The Ontario 4-H Council announced earlier this year that Cheryl Sullivan of the…
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OMAFRA Report: Spidermites are thriving in 2020
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Farmers, food processors balk at fees from large grocery retailers
OTTAWA – Canada’s farm and food processing lobbies say the latest round of fees introduced by…
Research will help farmers safely manage livestock
TORONTO – The Ontario Government is investing $2.35 million in advanced animal research…
OMAFRA Report:Farmers should be ready to avoid, prepare for and react to harvest fires
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Taste Real launches summer challenge
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington County’s Taste Real program has launched a new local food campaign for the month of August.
Horse breeders win lawsuit against OLG; government may appeal
TORONTO - A Superior Court judge has ruled that the Ontario government must pay compensation to breeders of standardbred horses for damages incurred after the abrupt cancellation of the Slots at Racetracks program (SARP).
For the Herd initiative makes strides toward fundraising goal
GUELPH – In two short months, just over 30 per cent of a $500,000 fundraising goal has been…
Society calls on community to celebrate spirit of fair
DRAYTON – Small-town fairs are a traditional source of small-town fun, but the fair won’t be happening this year in Drayton, not unlike many other towns in the province.
Senators: Financial security for farmers means food security for Canadians
OTTAWA – If Canada wants food security in the future, we need financial security for our…
Province makes buying local easier with ‘Ontario Made’ logo
There’s never been a better time to support our local communities by consciously choosing to…
OFA commentary: Local federations give back to communities across Ontario
In recent months, farmers and county federations of agriculture have banded together to show their…
Cryopreservation of stem cells to be used for cartilage repair?
GUELPH – Cryopreservation is the next exciting stage of research in stem cell therapy. Dr.…
Local student wins $5,000 for Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre
PUSLINCH– Samantha Hounsome, a Grade 10 Waterdown District High School student, recently won $5,000 for her favourite charity, Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre, through the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI).
Experts say COVID-19, hot weather impacting horse breeding this year
GUELPH - The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on innumerable businesses and organizations since mid-March - and horse breeders are certainly not immune to the fallout.