WELLINGTON COUNTY – The award-winning Farmers’ Market Box series, coordinated through Wellington County’s Taste Real program, is offering a Holiday Box this year.
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OFA Viewpoint: Relationship building key for OFA in keeping farmland preservation on local agendas
Last week was municipal election day across Ontario. Although the campaigns aren’t generally as high profile as during provincial or federal elections, these local contests are no less important.
New study highlights economic impact and shortfall of Ontario’s farmer risk management programs
GUELPH - The Ontario Agriculture Sustainability Coalition (OASC) announced the release of a new study, “Evaluation of the Impact of the Risk Management Program/Self-Directed Risk Management Program on Ontario Farmers and the Economy,” on Oct. 31.
OPINION: OFA director calls for vigilance as farm trespassing, theft incidents allegedly increasing
Farm theft and trespassing incidents are increasing, and sadly, it’s a trend that is expected to…
Palmerston-area grain elevator among six set to close
MINTO – A Palmerston-area grain elevator operation is among six in Southwestern Ontario being shut down by a Montreal-based company.
Fergus Fall Fair broke attendance records: organizers
FERGUS – A new attendance record was set at the 185th Fergus Fall Fair, the first in-person event hosted by the Fergus Agricultural Society in nearly three years.
Floradale 4H Sheep Club members learn about showing livestock
4H sheep – The Floradale 4H Sheep Club met at Flora Hills farms with Dale Dorrach, a local…
New initiative helps farmers find processing space for livestock
GUELPH - A new online service is available to help farmers find processing space at Ontario abattoirs.
County authorizes one-year extension of Wellington Rural Water Quality Program
GUELPH – Wellington County council has approved an agreement with the Grand River Conservation Authority to continue with the Wellington Rural Water Quality Program through 2023, while working toward a longer-term agreement.
Rural Romp offered farm experiences across Wellington County
Successful ‘romp’ – Sept. 24 was a great day to romp through Wellington County for a food and farm experience during the Rural Romp.
Senator Black engaging agricultural sector
OTTAWA - The Honourable Rob Black, Senator for Ontario, spent the 2022 summer season touring farms and agriculturally adjacent organizations, as well as connecting with rural leaders, to learn more about their work, industry concerns, and the challenges and opportunities their communities are facing
Province supports Ontario fertilizer solutions
SEAFORTH – The Ontario government is investing up to $2 million over two years in the…
Hooves for Hospice returns for fifth year on October 15
FERGUS - The annual Hooves for Hospice fundraiser is set for Oct. 15 at 11am.
New technology offers unprecedented insight into health of equine tendons
ERIN – High injury rates in equine tendon and ligaments are common in the equine industry – to the point they are almost accepted as the “nature of the beast.”
Spark Grants boost work of food initiatives in Guelph and Wellington
GUELPH – From building community gardens or helping people grow food at home to improving…