GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Agriculture is arguably among the most important industries we have. Not only is it one of the biggest sectors of the Ontario and Canadian economies, but it’s also fundamental to our very existence.
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AgriStability enrolment deadline extended
GUELPH – The AgriStability enrolment deadline has been extended from April 30 to July 31, for the 2025 program year.
Eramosa Dairy Club holds first meeting at Branders Farm
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The Eramosa Dairy Club kicked off its first meeting at Branders Farm outside of Rockwood.
Puslinch drivers return victorious from U.S. championship
PUSLINCH – Vicki Dickson and Jeff Born, along with their ponies Leo and Melodie, placed first in the North American Preliminary Parish Championship at the American Driving Society’s Southern Pines Combined Driving event in North Carolina in early April.
OPINION: Agriculture must be part of discussion on interprovincial trade barriers
ONTARIO – Tariffs and trade are front and centre these days from dominating news headlines and influencing election discussions to figuring prominently in government, business, organizational and even personal decisions nation-wide.
OPINION: It’s never too early or too late to start planning
ONTARIO – A significant portion of Canada’s economy is powered by small and medium sized businesses.
OPINION: Training tomorrow’s leaders to grow the future of farming and food
ONTARIO – Strong leadership is a key pillar of success for any organization, business or even government.
OPINION: how farmers care for the Earth all year long
ONTARIO – Every April, countries around the world mark Earth Day – an excellent and vital opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of caring for and protecting our environment.
Mapleton sheep farmers named Ontario’s Outstanding Young Farmers
MAPLETON – Romy and Ryan Schill of Circle R Livestock and Revolution Wool have been named winners of Ontario’s Outstanding Young Farmers Program for 2025, and will go on to represent the province at the national level.
OFA OPINION: Understanding the value of local food and farming
ONTARIO – Ontario food and farming is a very diverse sector.
OPINION: It’s never too early or too late to start planning
ONTARIO – A significant portion of Canada’s economy is powered by small and medium sized businesses.
Final meeting for 4-H Yarn Yodellers Twiddle Muff Club
ELORA – The final meeting of the 4-H Yarn Yodellers Twiddle Muff Club was held on March 20 at Fraegrove Farms in Elora.
Ontario farmers release federal election priorities
ONTARIO – Addressing trade issues and bolstering support for the agri-food sector top the list of federal election priorities for Ontario’s farmers.
Model tractor this year is Minneapolis Moline
DRAYTON – A model tractor is selected every year as part of the Drayton Farm Show, in an effort from the Drayton Kinsmen to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis Canada and other initiatives supported by the Kinsmen.
4-H Ontario announces 2025 ambassadors
ONTARIO – 4-H Ontario has announced the selection of four ambassadors who will represent and champion the 4-H program across the province in 2025.