WELLINGTON COUNTY – The County of Wellington has announced the Farmers’ Market Box Series is back and has partnered with seven farmers’ markets in the county and Guelph.
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OPINION: Farmers encouraged to help shape future of Ontario agriculture
ONTARIO – The strength and success of an organization is driven and defined by its leadership. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA), which represents about 88 per cent of Ontario’s farmers through its membership, has always been proud of being farmer-led and farmer-driven.
Peter Hannam remembered as farmer, mentor, leader, innovator
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – In the agricultural community, Peter Hannam was known for his encouraging mentorship, innovative farming practices, leadership roles, integrity, discipline and successful businesses.
Soil health report Critical Ground is one year old
ONTARIO – One year ago, the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry (AGFO) tabled its report Critical Ground: Why Soil is Essential to Canada’s Economic, Environmental, Human and Social Health.
Conservation group looks to stop invasive plants early
GUELPH-ERAMOSA – Staff and volunteers from Freshwater Conservation Canada (FCC) took to the Eramosa River in canoes in an attempt to catch invasive species before they spread.
Buy local gets boost as Ontario farmers renew support for market promotions
ONTARIO – A second year of funding for a cost-share program to support marketing projects promoting Ontario farmers at farmers’ markets across the province has been approved.
Fergus Agricultural Society hosts Agriculture Education Day thanks to Trillium grant
FERGUS – The Fergus Agricultural Society hosted its first Agriculture Education Day on June 4 at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex.
Livestock industry symposium to address resilience and finding opportunity in change
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Resiliency and how to find opportunity in change is the theme of this year’s upcoming Livestock Research Innovation Corporation (LRIC) symposium.
Erin Fall Fair celebrates 175th anniversary with additional events this spring, summer
ERIN – One of Ontario’s oldest agricultural fairs is celebrating a landmark anniversary this year. The 175th Erin Fall Fair, themed “175 years – best in show,” is slated for Oct. 10 to 13 at the Erin fairgrounds.
Children’s Farm Safety Day in Elmira June 7
ELMIRA – Waterloo Rural Women (WRW) is hosting its 29th annual Children’s Farm Safety Day on June 7.
OPINION: Mental health resources available for Ontario’s farm communities
ONTARIO – In recent years, Canadian research has shown that farming is one of the most stressful industries.
International Plowing Match and Rural Expo heads to Niagara region
NIAGARA REGION – The International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM)is coming to the Niagara Region this fall to showcase the community’s agricultural diversity and natural beauty.
Celebrate Local Food at the Farm to Fork Experience Dinner
HILLSBURGH – Fourth Line Cattle Co. is presenting its Farm to Fork Experience Dinner on June 26 from 6:30 to 9:00pm.
OPINION: Farmers, motorists urged to share the road
ONTARIO – Ontarians across the province are eagerly anticipating the upcoming Victoria Day long weekend which has long unofficially marked the start of a year’s camping, cottaging and summer travel season.
Spring Rural Romp showcases rural agriculture May 31
NORTH WELLINGTON – An event dedicated to spotlighting Wellington County’s agri-food sector will return once again, enticing the public to venture out into rural areas.