More than $700,000 is available this year to farmers and rural landowners throughout the Grand…
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OPINION: Have we learned anything from agricultural history?
I’m a firm believer in paying attention to the lessons of history. With that in mind, I took…
OMAFRA Report
A weekly press release prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural…
The Bobolink needs more than just protection from farming operations
Ontario has legislation and regulations that serve to protect threatened and endangered species.…
Good crowds attended conference, symposium
Since its inception in 1998, the topics and speakers assembled by Farm Smart organizers have…
Horticultural Society Report
The Harriston and District Horticultural Society held the February meeting in the auditorium on…
Is your horses air safe to breathe
A chronic hacking cough, decreased exercise tolerance and increased effort in breathing – do…
Mounted Games Across Canada group held clinic in Elora in January
Another season of Mounted Games Across Canada had concluded – and very successfully. The…
Joanne Milton teaches, rides and creates
“My mother swore up and down that the first word out of my mouth was ‘horse.’…
Agricultural society seeking some fair funding from township council
After 170 years, the Aberfoyle Fall Fair is still going strong. And despite a slight drop in…
Wellington North WI hears healthy heart reports
The district directors’ meeting was held recently with a total of three institutes attending.…
Eastern Breeders Inc. and Gencor announce plans to merge on July 1
With the solid backing of their voting delegates, Eastern Breeders Inc. (EBI), of Kemptville, and…
Grain group lobbies for tolerance in trading with European Union
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Grain Farmers of Ontario chairman Don Kenny recently returned…
Producers discuss techniques of organic seedling growing
On Feb. 9, a diverse group of organic producers met at Magda Farm and Trout Lily Nursery near…
OMAFRA Report
A weekly press release prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural…