PUSLINCH – Standardbred Canada held its annual O’Brien Awards on Feb. 1 and this region was…
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First National Equine Biosurveillance Program of its kind launched across Canada
GUELPH – Equine Guelph’s education partner, Merck Animal Health, recently launched its…
4-H Ontario and Farmers’ Markets Ontario announce new youth partnership to connect with community
ROCKWOOD – 4-H Ontario and Farmers’ Markets Ontario are proud to announce a new partnership…
OFA COMMENTARY: Rail blockade creates another blow to agri-food sector
The second rail service interruption in a matter of months is creating serious economic, social and…
BFO announces new leadership
GUELPH – The board of directors of the Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) elected their new…
4-H Report: Mimosa 4-H water Colour Club
We held our first meeting on Feb. 11 at the Mimosa church in Hillsburgh. When everyone was there we…
4-H Report: Water colour club reviews brush care
We held our second meeting on Feb. 18 at the Mimosa church in Hillsburgh. When most people were…
OMAFRA REPORT: Which row types yield top crops
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Pettapiece, Shreiner paired on TVO’s Political Blind Date
PERTH-WELLINGTON – Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece says he used his appearance on an…
Farmers, animal rights groups clash on Bill 156
CENTRE WELLINGTON - Some see it as protecting private property and food safety, others see it as a way to silence free speech.
Fergus Ambassador attends OAAS convention
TORONTO - Dillon Bernier, the current 2019-2020 Fergus Fall Fair Ambassador, attended the OAAS (Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies) Convention from Feb. 13 to 15 at the Sheraton Hotel in Toronto.
Federation of agriculture opposes residential severances on prime ag land
Land use planning and the policies governing it are of keen interest to the Ontario Federation of…
Profitable pastures 2020 conference in Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – The Ontario Forage Council has announced its upcoming annual Profitable…
OMAFRA REPORT- Know the amount of feed in your pasture
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
OFA COMMENTARY – Agriculture is a big player in climate change mitigation
Ontario’s farmers are leaders in innovation and adaptation. This is evidenced not only in the way…