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West Luther 4-H Poultry Club meets at Mount Forest Co-op
West Luther 4-H Poultry Club - On May 7 each member of the poultry club received three-day-old layer chicks provided by the Harriston Co-op. On May 10 members went to the Mount Forest Co-op for a meeting.
Snobelen Farms planning to build new seed facility at Palmerston location
PALMERSTON - Construction of a world-class seed processing, treatment and packaging facility at Snobelen Farms Ltd.’s Palmerston area location will begin this summer, the company has announced.
Federal government announces up to $6 million in funding to grow pork exports
GUELPH - The federal government has announced up to $6 million in funding for Canada Pork International to grow Canada’s pork exports.
OMAFRA REPORT: Pest Watch – Potato Leafhoppers, Thrips and Spider Mites
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA).
Hensall Co-op opens fertilizer facility
DRAYTON - Hensall District Co-operative Inc. hosted a grand opening for its Drayton fertilizer blending facility on July 10.
Potential for value-added food sector
CHARLOTTETOWN - On July 15, the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry released its report entitled, “Made in Canada: Growing Canada’s value-added food sector”.
OMAFRA REPORT: Cover crop option recommendations for unseeded fields
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Province urging consumers to support beef, pork farmers
TORONTO - The provincial government is encouraging consumers to show their support for beef and pork farmers by buying Ontario meat products.
Minto competitors win titles at Ontario Miss Midwest event
WALKERTON - The 2019 Ontario Miss Midwest Pageant was held at the Walkerton Knights of Columbus on July 13.
Local pork, beef producers apprehensive over Chinese ban, industry leaders state
WELLINGTON COUNTY - It has been just over two weeks since China suspended all imports of Canadian meat including pork and beef products and already industry leaders say local producers are feeling apprehensive.
OMAFRA REPORT: Cutworms, aphids and cereal leaf beetles
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Junior Farmers Association marks 75 years
GUELPH – Junior Farmers across Ontario are getting ready to celebrate. This year marks the…
Cabinet change an opportunity for agriculture
Last week the Ontario government reassigned some key ministerial positions. The shuffle saw some…
Minto farm recognized by province
MINTO – Ontario is recognizing the work of local innovators whose ideas and passion are…