As the price of groceries skyrockets, many backyard gardeners have decided that growing their own…
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Forage Expo
The Ontario Forage Expo 2011 will run on July 13 at the Elora Research Farms, 6182 2nd Line in old…
Crop specialist adds to knowledge
Brent Troyer, an FS crop specialist with North Wellington Co-operative Services here has…
Over 80 members attended annual district horticultural meeting
The Ontario Horticultural Association District 7 annual general District Director Dorelene Anderson…
Asparagus perfect perennial for flower gardens
Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) is a hardy perennial vegetable that survives our winters. Its…
Elora Environment Centre offers energy saving programs
Despite the end of grants under Canada’s national eco-energy for homes program on March 31,…
OMAFRA Report
A weekly press release prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural…
Sunrise seeking volunteers to help disabled children
Can anyone help a young child with special needs one hour per week? There are many ways volunteers…
OMAFRA Report
A weekly press release prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural…
Food or fuel? Farmers learn they can grow for both
A new study released by the Grain Farmers of Ontario should put an end to the ongoing debate of…
Certified crop specialist credentials earned by local agribusiness professional
Brent Troyer, FS Crop Specialist with North Wellington Co-operative Services here, has successfully…
Erin 4-H dairy club starting new season
The Erin 4-H dairy club is looking for new members. Members can come from anywhere – a rural…
Joint biosecurity enhances industry disease preparedness
Two new multi-species reports have identified biosecurity gaps in Ontario’s beef, veal, goat,…
Charity harvest aiming for world record
In many ways, Harvest for Hunger is just another growing project for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank.…
Gerber Auctions Ltd.
AUCTION SALE of Brick bungalow on .37 acre country lot, riding lawn mower, household effects,…