Most areas in Ontario are nearing the end of soybean planting while a few others on heavy soils,…
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Farmers can have say in forming policy
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and provincial and territorial governments want to hear from…
West Luther 4H clubs next meeting is June 30
On April 28, the West Luther dairy club’s first meeting was held at the Roesink’s…
OMAFRA Report
A weekly press release prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural…
James McQueen garden is growing
They came, they dug, they conquered. The James McQueen Learning Garden is officially up and…
Compost has become Mother Natures black gold
Compost is simply the best fertilizer. A walk through a woodlot is a learning experience. Visitors…
Minto Farmers Market opens in Palmerston
Minto Mayor George Bridge said it is great to see the launch of a market here, along with the one…
OMAFRA Report
A weekly press release prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural…
OFA: Nothing tastes better than a secure food system
Food seems to be on everybody’s mind. Consumers are becoming more interested in where their…
Dandelions can easily be controlled with a plan of attack
With all this cool rainy weather, the return of a perennial “favourite” was inevitable.…
Two farmers markets opening this weekend with added events
There will be two farmers’ markets offering all kinds of fresh produce and other goods when…
Tree hunt underway in Centre Wellington
Seen any neat trees lately? Anyone who has is encouraged to enter it in the NeighbourWoods Great…
FCC funding available to rural groups
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is accepting applications for its FCC AgriSpirit Fund from now until June…
Annual parade of gardens set for June 12th
Perhaps the best type of gardening activity is perusing other gardens. Creating with the medium of…
Residents celebrated honoured red oak tree
On May 26, about 50 people gathered here at the foot of a red oak at 200 Smith Street to celebrate…