Working together to promote a local equestrian event may be in the works in southern Wellington…
Rural
Prepare your barn and paddock areas now for the certainty of winter ahead
With another long Ontario winter just around the corner, now is the time to prepare your property…
Equimania exhibit returns to the Royal Winter Fair
The traveling equine education exhibit EquiMania has been busy this year traveling all over Ontario…
Tips to help owners prevent fall and winter colic episodes in horses
The fall is a time of lovely colours, family get-togethers and often a winding down of the busy…
Horsemanship
Gayle Ecker, director of Equine Guelph, at the University of Guelph, offered some basic safety tips…
Talking trade
Brian Tropea, general manager of the Ontario Harness Horse Association gave a brief presentation in…
Plant daffodil bulbs now for spring viewing
Whoever came up with the catchphrase mans best friend must have been a gardener. A dog is a sure…
NeighbourWoods hosts a Tree Talk on Nov. 8
Good soil quality is the foundation for a healthy tree and is so easily compromised in urban…
OPINION: Canadian hog industry will have to get itself through difficult times
The hog industry is experiencing more lows these days due to severe economic…
Animal tribute
The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada in Puslinch Township celebrated World Animal Day on Sept. 30. Edith…
Study finds not all food choices are based on facts
Farmers Feed Cities recently released the results of its Informed Food Philosophy Study, revealing…
OMAFRA Report
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Ambassador honours
Mount Forest and Arthur Fall Fair Ambassadors received certificates from Wellington North Mayor Ray…
The organic food debate: Is it really more healthy for you or just a marketing hoax?
Is organic food healthier? A recent report from Stanford University, published in the Annals of…
Mapleton 4-Hers get busy baking
On Sept. 8 2 the Mapleton 4-H group had their first meeting at the Optimist Hall in Moorefield. The…