GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Thatcher Farms is introducing something new to the annual Fall Rural Romp event for 2022.
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4-H Ontario downsizes office space, introduces permanent remote work model
GUELPH – 4-H Ontario has recently downsized its existing office space, shifting to a permanent remote work model for staff.
Wellington County’s Fall Rural Romp returns for 16th year
WELLINGTON COUNTY – On Sept. 24, the County of Wellington invites residents and visitors to savour the local harvest at the 16th Annual Fall Rural Romp, organized by their Taste Real local food programme.
Emily Lennox announced as Fergus Fall Fair ambassador
New ambassador – Emily Lennox has been announced as the 2022-23 Fergus Fall Fair ambassador.
Fergus Fall Fair community display competition winners announced
Fair displays – In anticipation for the Fergus Fall Fair this coming weekend, the yard and…
OFA Viewpoint: Rallying on fertilizer issues affecting Ontario farmers requires engaged conversations
ONTARIO – Few outside the farming community realize that many farmers begin planning for next season before the current one is done.
Dufferin Farm Tour returns in-person after two-year hiatus
DUFFERIN – The Dufferin Farm Tour is back, running Oct. 1 from 9am to 4pm.
ROI announces new members to board of directors
GUELPH – The board of directors of the Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) has announced the appointment of AJ Adams, Chris Wray and Graham Hoogterp as ROI directors.
Input sought on future agricultural investment
CANADA – The federal government is seeking feedback for the 2023-28 Next Policy Framework, a…
Arthur Fall Fair ambassador Emma Smyth second at CNE competition
TORONTO – Arthur fall fair ambassador Emma Smyth placed second at the Canadian National Exhibition’s (CNE) annual Ambassador of the Fair competition.
Hawthorn Farm event demonstrates how to clean seeds worth saving
PALMERSTON - Around 36 people gathered at Hawthorn Farm Organic Seeds in Palmerston on Aug. 19 to learn about the successes and challenges of seed saving.
Farm and Food Care event brings the farm to the people in Elora
ELORA – Farmers brought the food to the people at the Grand River Raceway on Aug. 27 for Breakfast From the Farm, a Farm and Food Care Ontario event.
Upper Canada Two Cylinder Club John Deere Show moving to Palmerston
PALMERSTON – The Upper Canada John Deere Two Cylinder show has a new home here.
Puslinch 4-H Sheep Club hold mock show to prepare for upcoming Aberfoyle Fall Fair
Preparation – The Puslinch 4H Sheep Club had a mock show on Aug. 17 in preparation of showing…
ROI builds capacity to support communities in rural Ontario
GUELPH – The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) has announced initiatives to build, connect and inform rural leaders and decision makers as they embrace opportunities for community innovation.