In a world of growing demand for food products, some countries are ramping up production…
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Sustainable farmer pitch made to Minto
Pat Brown, of the National Farmer’s Union, had a bit of local help as he made the pitch to…
Horses102 continues
Equine Guelph is offering Horses102, the follow-up to the popular Horses101 program launched last…
EquiMania returns to All Breeds Emporium
EquiMania is returning to the Can-Am All Breeds Equine Emporium from March 19 to 21 in London.…
Farmers market coming to Puslinch
It may just be a matter of time before a new farmer’s market is opened in Puslinch.…
$200,000 transition spending from province to institute
A provincial government program will help the new Rural Ontario Institute make a transition from…
Local agricultural officials visit city for Toronto 101 tour
Wellington County agricultural officials last week took a trip to Queen’s Park and other city…
National Farmers Union invites councillors to Sustainable Farmer of the Year awards
Pat Brown, of the Waterloo-Wellington National Farmers Union wants Wellington North to be…
Township supports Plowmens Association
Guelph-Eramosa councillors and staff members have taken steps to correct what they call a major…
Norwegian Fjord horses: pure blood lines and much versatility
It might be a little known fact, but a horse living near Moorefield is the top mare of Norwegian…
Town awards land leases for farming
It’s a way to earn money from municipally-owned property until it can be sold for its…
Farmers union to honour first ever Sustainable Farmer of the Year
Officials with the local chapter of the National Farmers Union (NFU) are excited to honour a…
Mitchell: Biosecurity, food safety programs to help Ontario farmers
Ontario’s agri-food sector is getting additional support to improve biosecurity on poultry…
Agricultural Society getting ready to celebrate its 174th season
The Fergus Agricultural Society held its annual meeting on Jan. 29 at Speedside United Church.…
OMAFRA Report
A weekly press release prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural…