PUSLINCH– Samantha Hounsome, a Grade 10 Waterdown District High School student, recently won $5,000 for her favourite charity, Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre, through the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI).
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Experts say COVID-19, hot weather impacting horse breeding this year
GUELPH - The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on innumerable businesses and organizations since mid-March - and horse breeders are certainly not immune to the fallout.
Wardens’ Caucus takes action to support rural broadband
SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO – At their meeting on July 2 the Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC)…
Risk management program will help farmers get on their feet
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The province is expanding a risk management funding program for farmers a…
Mapleton, farm associations come to understanding on farm tax rebate resolution
MAPLETON - Members of Mapleton council and representatives of the OFA, WFA recently discussed working together to lobby the province for a fair deal on taxation for farmers and adequate funding for municipalities.
Pork donation provides protein for more than 200,000 meals
GUELPH – More than 200,000 servings of fresh ground pork will help feed Ontario families in…
OMAFRA report
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Pork farmers provide lunch for Conestoga Meats processing plant workers
GUELPH – Front-line workers at the Conestoga Meats processing plant in Breslau were treated…
OMAFRA Report: Farmers advised to monitor fields for Armyworm and Leaf Beetles
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Fruit and vegetable sector stands with Ontario’s plan to protect agri-food employees
GUELPH – Ontario’s fruit and vegetable growers (OFVGA) say in a June 29 announcement the…
OMAFRA report: First Trioloiate is the best time to roll soybeans
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Belwood homeowner proudly displays antique tractors
Tractor time – George Giles, of Belwood, has added some character to his front lawn by…
Minto Farmer’s Market re-opened on June 20
Minto market – The Minto Farmer’s Market re-opened for the season on June 20, with physical…
Aberfoyle Fall Fair cancelled due to COVID-19
PUSLINCH - This year's Aberfoyle Fall Fair has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Royal Agricultural Winter Fair cancelled due to COVID-19
TORONTO – Organizers have cancelled this year's Royal Agricultural Winter Fair but promise it will return "better than than ever in 2021."