Ontario Goat (OG) is pleased to announce that registration for the 2010 International Goat…
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West Luthers 4H field crops club underway
The West Luther 4-H field crops club held its third meeting on June 21 at Shawridge Farms…
The difference only 100 farmers make to a commodity
In times of negative margins for farm commodities, smart farm managers turn their thoughts to…
Commitment to the common good in farming not heard enough
A good deal of success on the farm stems from individual effort and ability. Management consultants…
Alpaca open house attracted many to watch fibre shearing
They give an impression of those Ewok creatures Luke Skywalker found in Star Wars just before…
Grade 2 children learned about agriculture
They clutched bags of bird seed and they carefully leaned through the bars to touch sheep, lammas…
Seniors group hears about plant therapy from Homewood expert
Sharon O’Sullivan introduced guest speaker and manager of horticultural therapy at…
Another summer job for farmers
Summer is known by most people as the time when farmers are busiest planting, growing and…
4H looking for photos
Attention all Town of Erin Barn owners ! Do you have an old barn (100+ years)? Do you know some…
Noxious and dangerous giant hogweed is now creating colonies here
The giant hogweed is not only back in the county, it appears to be flourishing all over the place.…
Rob Black heads new organization touted as the ‘unified voice’ for rural Ontarians
Though still in its infancy, the Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) seems to be making a difference…
Georgian Horse Expo comes to Mount Forest June 26 and 27
The Georgian Horse Expo, featuring Sermon on the Mount, a horse training seminar, blue grass music…
May 2 deadline for nominations for GRCA Watershed Awards
The Grand River Conservation Authority is looking for nominees for its 2011 Watershed Awards. Each…
OFA says farmers still in need of more federal government help
Several decades ago, farmers were encouraged to expand their operations – get bigger…
Welcoming homes needed for international teens hoping to improve English
Families are needed in Fergus and Elora to host teens from Spain this summer. Students…