WOODSTOCK — The federal and provincial governments have announced emergency funding for beef and hog farmers.
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Guelph-Eramosa clears the way for Ceva to expand operations into the township
BRUCEDALE – Guelph-Eramosa council has approved in principle a site plan application for Ceva Animal Health to expand its operations into the township.
Mapleton youth selected for Rural Change Makers pilot program
GUELPH – A Mapleton youth will be part of the Rural Ontario Institute’s (ROI) Rural Change Makers program.
WFA pushes back on Mapleton farm tax resolution
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington Federation of Agriculture is pushing back against a resolution circulated by the Township of Mapleton calling for the province to undertake a review of the Farm Property Tax Class Rate Program.
Rockwood Farmers’ Market to open under COVID-19 guidelines
ROCKWOOD – The Rockwood Farmers’ Market is officially open, taking place every Wednesday evening for the summer.
Erin Farmers’ Market going online
ERIN – The Erin Farmers’ Market is going online, from June 26 to Sept. 25. Shoppers are…
OMAFRA Report: Why has corn take so long to emerge in 2020
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Erin Fair cancelled for first time in 170 years
ERIN - On June 7 the Erin Agricultural Society (EAS) board of directors voted “with deep regret,” to postpone the 170th edition of the fair due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Puslinch supports Mapleton’s call for review of farm tax rate program
PUSLINCH - A resolution from Mapleton Township and a committee report from the County of Wellington both sparked conversation at Puslinch council’s June 3 meeting.
OMAFRA Report: Alfalfa frost damage can occur in spring after growth has started
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Canadian Dairy expo cancelled for 2020
STRATFORD – The 2020 Canadian Dairy Xpo (CDX) has been cancelled for 2020. The next CDX will be held April 7 and 8, 2021.
Wellington North Farmers’ Market opening June 20
MOUNT FOREST - The market, now in its seventh year, is moving to Saturday mornings in the parking lot at the Victory Community Centre in Mount Forest.
Arthur Fall Fair cancelled due to COVID-19
ARTHUR - The 164th Arthur Fall Fair has been cancelled.
Harriston-Minto Fall Fair cancelled due to pandemic
HARRISTON - The Harriston-Minto Fall Fair is the latest local event to be cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
IPM postponed until 2021
LINDSAY – There will be no International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM) in 2020.