WELLINGTON NORTH – The West Luther Field Crops 4-H Club met May 21 at Grotenhuis Farm, reports club press reporter Allen Cole.
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Symposium focusing on a better farm
GUELPH – Farmers, researchers and automation industry experts are expected to tackle engineering a better farm at the annual Livestock Research Innovation Corporation (LRIC) symposium on June 20.
Mapleton 4-H Club ventures out on hikes
MAPLETON – The first Mapleton 4-H “Walking on the Wild Side” Club was held April 29.
Wellington North man fined, on probation for livestock bylaw offences
GUELPH – A Wellington North man must pay fines of over $3,000 after repeatedly allowing pigs to roam from his property, south of Conn.
Local riders to showcase horse-breeding knowledge at Denmark competition
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Four local horse enthusiasts are heading to Denmark as part of a team representing Canada in an international competition aimed at helping young people learn about sport horse breeding.
Spring Rural Romp takes in north Wellington farms
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Farms in and around the north part of the county will open their gates to visitors May 25 for the Taste Real Spring Rural Romp.
‘Bee Safe’ pesticides not so safe for wild bees, U of G study reveals
GUELPH – Pesticides marketed as “safe for honeybees” can still cause harm to wild ground-nesting bees, according to new research from the University of Guelph.
New report highlights locally grown seed diversity in Canada
GUELPH – A new report titled “Building Climate-Resilient Seed Systems in Canada” highlights local organic seeds as key to food and seed security, and climate-resilient agriculture.
Maple syrup museum open in Hillsburgh
HILLSBURGH – Elliott Tree Farm owner Derek Elliott holding his bottle of pure maple syrup on May 19.
First West Luther Field Crops 4-H club meeting
HARRISTON – The first West Luther Field Crops 4-H club meeting was held April 9 at Luymes Farms. Mark Luymes told members about how the farm operates.
Wellington Soil Conservation 4-H Club’s second meeting
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington Soil Conservation 4-H Club had its second meeting on April 29.
Agriculture-based learning program proposal bogged down by safety concerns
KENILWORTH – Local agencies want more information about a proposed outdoor learning program outside of Arthur before they can take a firm stance on a rezoning application.
Town lends support as Erin Agricultural Society plans for 175th fall fair next year
ERIN – The Town of Erin is giving its support as the Erin Agricultural Society plans for its 175th anniversary next year.
U of G research teams growing berries year-round using latest tech
GUELPH – Research teams led by the University of Guelph aim to change the how fresh produce is grown in Canada, and have entered a second phase of the Homegrown Innovation Challenge.
Feds announce up to $1 million to support well-being in ag sector
OTTAWA – Federal agriculture minister Lawrence MacAulay announced up to $1 million for mental health supports for producers on May 6.