ERIN – As part of its 175th anniversary celebrations, the Erin Agricultural Society organized a tractor parade along Trafalgar Road in Hillsburgh and Main Street in Erin.
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Tickets available for International Plowing Match and Rural Expo
NIAGARA REGION – Tickets are now on sale for the 106th International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM), taking place from Sept. 16 to 20, in Grassie, West Lincoln, Niagara Region.
GRCA seeks feedback on proposed changes to agricultural policy
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is currently seeking feedback on proposed changes to its “Policies for the Administration of the Prohibited Activities, Exemptions and Permits Regulation 41/24” related to agricultural structures in the floodplain.
Ontario’s agri-food sector sets sights on future with Agri-Food 2050 initiative
NIAGARA FALLS – Ontario’s agri-food sector will come together this fall for the first-ever Agri-Food 2050, a one-day industry event dedicated to envisioning the future of food and farming.
OPINION: Ontario farm leaders help future doctors experience rural life
ONTARIO – Healthcare is a top-of-mind issue for many Ontarians, especially at times when we’re in need of medical care.
Ontario opens nominations for 2025 Excellence in Agriculture Awards
ONTARIO – The Ontario government is opening nominations for the 2025 Excellence in Agriculture Awards, which recognize individuals and organizations in the province’s world-class agri-food industry.
Government funding boosts community cattle pastures
ONTARIO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are spending up to $5 million to increase resiliency and productivity of community grazing pastures.
Kerry Wright is OSCIA’s new executive director
GUELPH — The Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kerry Wright as its new executive director, effective July 28.
New grant to help farmers reduce phosphorus runoff in Grand River watershed
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Farmers in the Grand River watershed have access to new grant funding, available through the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA), aimed at reducing phosphorus runoff into local waterways—a crucial step in preventing harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie.
Early Career Research Award supports two Guelph research initiatives
GUELPH – The 2025 Early Career Research Award was presented to two University of Guelph researchers at the Livestock Research Innovation Corporation (LRIC) symposium held recently.
Farmers support 41 community projects with new Revive Fund investment
ONTARIO – The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) has approved more than $96,000 in funding to its Revive Fund for 2025.
National Strategy for Soil Health Act highlights critical ground preservation needs: Black
OTTAWA – On June 13, Robert Black, Senator for Ontario, rose in the Senate Chamber to speak to Bill S-230.
Upper Canada Two Cylinder Club hosts annual tractor run
MAPLETON – It was a green and yellow spectacle on the morning of June 21, as a long line of vintage John Deere tractors rolled through Mapleton Township’s countryside for the Upper Canada Two Cylinder Club’s (UCTCC) annual tractor run.
Orangeville welcomes new farm show this February
ORANGEVILLE – The agricultural community is getting a new winter tradition, with the launch of the Orangeville Farm Show, taking place Feb. 4 and 5.
OPINION: Ontario farms produce more than many people think
ONTARIO – Ontario farms produce more than 200 different food and farm products, giving consumers a wide range of options for filling their shopping carts and dinner plates with local food all year long.