GUELPH/ERAMOSA – A group of local farmers gathered at the Barrie Hill United Church in Rockwood to discuss their efforts to end global hunger and the state of foreign aid assistance.
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Club allows members to ‘be part of community’
DRAYTON – The Kinsmen Club of Drayton is one of over 400 clubs across Canada dedicated to serving their community and the Kin Canada organization.
Popular farm show returns for another year
DRAYTON – This month the 41st annual Drayton Farm Show will be returning to the PMD Arena for two days of farming fun and rural connections.
Feds announce ag sector support following imposition of Chinese tariffs
ONTARIO – Following the conclusion of China’s domestic ‘anti-discrimination’ investigation launched against Canada on Sept. 26, China imposed 100 per cent tariffs on canola oil, canola meal and peas, as well as 25% tariffs on certain pork, fish and seafood products.
4-H Sewing club meeting
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The 4-H sewing club got together on the March break to sew stuffed animals, place mats and table runners.
Spark V4 symposium set for April 15
ELORA – The Grand River Agricultural Society is hosting the SPARK V4 symposium, a showcase of high growth potential businesses in the Ag Tech and Green Tech sector.
Tariffs and trade: latest updates, resources and OFA actions
ONTARIO – On March 4, the United States imposed 10 per cent tariffs on energy imports from Canada and 25% tariffs on all other imports from Canada.
Toolkits help bridge mental health gap in agricultural emergency preparedness
Whether it’s disease, fire, or extreme weather, a sudden catastrophic event can have a devastating toll on farming operations.
Grain bin safety: minimizing risks of injury, death
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Travelling through the countryside, there is one structure that is hard to miss.
OPINION: the hidden dangers of old barn wiring
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Barn fires remain a serious concern in Wellington County and many are linked to outdated electrical systems.
Canadian Agricultural Safety Association celebrates Agricultural Safety Week March 16–22
WINNIPEG – Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (CASW) takes place March 16 to 22 and this year farmers, farm families, farm workers and farming communities are encouraged to prioritize #FarmSafetyEveryday.
Local farmers fear fallout of trade war with United States
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Ontario Federation of Agriculture president Drew Spoelstra said there will be “severe negative consequences for farmers and consumers on both sides of the border.”
Local maple syrup producers expect ‘good season’
BRESLAU – “If you don’t have mud, you’re not making maple syrup,” says Waterloo Wellington Maple Syrup Producers’ Association (WWMSPA) president Kevin Snyder.
Ontario farmers less confident in farm sector outlook, survey says
GUELPH – Rising costs and political and economic uncertainty are slowing Ontario farm business growth, according to the latest Farm Business Confidence Survey conducted by the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA).
Safety lessons were focus of pancake breakfast
ALMA – Over 350 people attended the sixth annual Wellington County Farm and Home Safety Day and Pancake Breakfast held at the Alma Community Hall.