The Ontario Pork Industry Council (OPIC) is seeking nominations for the honorary chair and the…
Rural
Its that time again: Season for growing garlic always begins in autumn
The gardening season is slowly winding down. Gardeners will soon be anticipating the harvest and…
Winners announced for tree contest run by townships NeighbourWoods
NeighbourWoods has announced the winners of the Great Heritage Tree contest. It made that…
GRCA presents watershed awards and community conservation grants
On Sept. 15 the 2011 Grand River watershed awards were presented to those who have undertaken…
New volunteer recognition for OFAs 75th anniversary
Outstanding volunteers will receive special recognition by the Ontario Federation of Agriculture…
Messages from the Grand Valley co-junior Fair Ambassadors
Welcome to the 139th Grand Valley Fall Fair. Ever since I was little, the fair has always been the…
Grand Valley Fair Presidents message
To start my president’s address, I would like to thank everyone for allowing me to be…
Advanced mushroom workshop
The Arboretum is offering an advanced mushroom workshop on Oct. 7 from 9:30am to 5pm. It is…
Weeds are bane of any gardeners existence need work to control
“Even the richest soil, if left uncultivated, will produce the rankest…
Dividing tulip bulbs will restore them to their former glory
As the warm days of summer gradually turn into cooler nights, gardeners traditionally begin to…
Harriston Horticultural Society Report
Flowers and vegetables were the scene at the annual show and meeting in Harriston –Minto…
OMAFRA Report
A weekly press release prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural…
New electronic tracking system can help improve veal farm management
A new on-farm management tool for veal farmers has successfully been tested on commercial farms…
Nearly 100 combines have registered to set record in Harvest for Hunger
Almost 100 combines have registered to help harvest 160 acres of soy beans this fall. The soybeans…
Federal government helps sprout new market for bean growers
Canadian bean farmers will benefit from innovative research to develop new bean varieties for…