WELLINGTON COUNTY – This year we are following health guidelines and having our 4-H meetings…
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OMAFRA Report: Impermeable surfaces pose runoff issues
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Wellington North Farmers’ Market returns for another year on June 19
MOUNT FOREST – Area residents will be able to enjoy the Wellington North Farmers’ Market again this year.
Canadian Agricultural Safety Week celebrates Safe and Strong Farms
This March, the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) is encouraging all Canadians to celebrate Safe and Strong Farms.
Ag industry has opportunity to become stronger post-pandemic
We can all agree that 2020 was a year like none other. It was a year that tested everyone’s readiness to adapt to change quickly.
Ontario producers welcome start of 2021 maple syrup season
BRESLAU - The Waterloo Wellington Chapter of the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers Association (OMSPA) along with the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival Committee recently announced the unofficial start of the maple tapping season.
OFA Viewpoint: Federation promotes need for reliable broadband accessibility across rural Ontario
As we approach the one-year mark of living this virtual lifestyle, access to fast, reliable broadband continues to be a hot button issue for many farmers and rural residents.
OFA Viewpoint: Prioritizing agriculture
As we continue to work through this busy year, many farmers may find themselves so consumed in the…
Local farm offers free window herb kits
DAMASCUS – Maybe you gave gardening a try last summer and want to do it again. Or maybe you…
Twenty-four active COVID-19 cases at Cargill’s Watson Parkway plant in Guelph
GUELPH – The Cargill Canada operation on Watson Parkway in Guelph was reporting 24 active cases of COVID-19 among its staff on Feb. 23.
OMAFRA offers support to Ontario equine community
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Last year, Ontario Equestrian projected that 2,212 of the 6,328 equine…
Lemonade stand donations to Travis Hall Equestrian
Pitching in – Some of the younger clients at Travis Hall Equestrian set up a lemonade stand…
Horse teeth provide sustainable source of ivory for creations of local artist
HILLSBURGH – Briar Perkins, a local horse woman, creates hand-crafted horse jewelry using…
Firing up the forge: the farrier trade in Ontario
ORANGEVILLE – The trade of a farrier can be rigorous and demanding. As one of the world’s…
Maple Weekend cancelled again
WYEBRIDGE – The Ontario Maple Syrup Producers’ Association (OMSPA) announced that Maple…