It appears this year’s Wellington County Plowing Match will be held in Erin. Last week Town…
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Province spends $300,000 to strengthen dairy program
Dairy farmers and veterinarians are receiving support from the province of Ontario to prevent the…
First AGM for Minto Farmers Market
Minto Farmers’ Market Association is planning to celebrate a successful first season at its…
AgriMarketing receives $1.2-million
The Government of Canada is investing $1.22-million to increase sales of Canadian dairy genetics in…
4-H Pizza Club holds meeting
The 4-H Pizza Club recently held its second meeting at Cathy?Dobben’s house. Members learned…
Coyotes strike again near Conn
For the second time in as many months, a Conn area farmer has made dead livestock claim. Earlier…
Size does not matter when determining worth of farmers
A commentary from the National Farmers Union Recently on CKNX Radio’s call in show hosted by…
Plans underway for heifer sale
Plans are underway for the 29th annual Ontario Mennonite Relief Sale Inc.’s heifer sale at…
Farm groups laud government fee hike
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture and the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario…
OMAFRA Report
A weekly press release prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural…
Commentary: OFA seeking best means to safely handle deadstock
It’s something every livestock producer knows – if you have live stock on your…
Partnership means horseless 4-H horse clubs are a reality
Equine Guelph and 4-H Ontario recently announced a new partnership that will see the creation…
4-H Ontario senior members to produce safety commercials
The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) recently granted $40,858 to 4-H Ontario for its…
Farm forecast for 2011 holds promise of growth
As 2011 begins, a new year in agriculture is about to unfold. The sheer diversity of Ontario…
Centre helps innovators
The governments of Canada and Ontario are helping make Ontario’s agriculture…