Another large company seeking a wind farm in Mapleton Township will next week host a public meeting…
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Junior Farmers won provincial gold in Brampton competition last weekend
Wellington Junior Farmers are stepping a little lighter after winning top overall club at Sing…
Local youth a runner up in national competition
There were 353 of Canada’s top dairy youth from 51 teams across seven Canadian provinces…
Farmers are going to be hard hit by HST
Oxford MPP and Progressive Conservative critic for Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Ernie…
Hens, chicks, bees were topics at District meeting
District Director Dorelene Anderson welcomed over 80 people to the Ontario Horticultural…
Vintage tractors light up park Nov. 14, 15
On Nov.14 and 15, Country Heritage Park will sparkle with festive lights when it showcases the 2009…
4-H Craft Critters met on Oct. 22
On Oct. 22, the Crafty Critters held their second meeting. First we learned more brush…
Nomination call for young farmers
Nominations are open for the 2010 Ontario’s Outstanding Young Farmers’ program.…
Farm group tells county council of award for sustainability
County councillors here learned Oct. 29 that there are a lot of good farmers in this area…
Bring spring indoors by forcing branches and starting seeds
This winter has had an abundance of dreary snowy days. As all evidence of snow finally melts away,…
Predators are continuing to bleed farmers
Ontario farmers continue to face an overwhelming list of problems cutting profit potential,…
Options are limited when seeking Ontario grown garlic
When buying fresh fruit and vegetables, pickings are seldom more plentiful than during summer and…
Agricultural Society donates $30,000
The Grand River Agricultural Society continued to fulfill its pledges to the township here on…
Driving to Success at the Ontario Young Farmers’ Forum
Young and future Ontario farmers are looking for new ideas and advice in developing their…
New programs offered for pork producers
As of Oct. 5 Canadian pork producers can start applying for government-backed loans. The federal…