Local businesses support youth in agriculture - Carson Blenkiron writes in that he was “lucky enough to have been able to show a market steer this year with my grandpa, Paul Hamilton.”
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OMAFRA report
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Weppler claims national plowing title
MINTO – Wellington County is well represented on the plowing circuit in 2019. Mapleton…
OMAFRA REPORT: Using the 3R’s to advance the 4R’s
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Record attendance and revenue
Parents and kids enjoying the acceleration provided by the Sizzler ride at the Erin Fall Fair. With…
Hooves for Hospice set for Nov. 2
FERGUS – Hooves for Hospice is returning for a second year. On Nov. 2, the Fergus Ride for…
Sunrise’s Hoofbeat Challenge raise more than $14,000
PUSLINCH – The annual Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre Hoofbeat Challenge…
Radiothon raises over $320,000 for hospitals
WINGHAM – The 18th Annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon raised $323,714 for ten area…
Mini show
Mini show – The Harriston and District Horticultural Society met on Oct. 16. PHOTO ONE:…
Community Planting
Community planting – Trees for Mapleton hosted a community tree planting at the Paul Day…
Quarter horse racers receive lifetime award
ERIN - Bryn and Carol Robertson were honoured with a lifetime achievement award on Oct. 12 at the second annual Horse Heritage Hall of Fame event at the Erin Fall Fair.
Kate Thring participates in Rockton World’s Fair 4-H Finale Show and Sale
Rockton fair – Kate Thring attended the Rockton World’s Fair 4-H Finale Show and Sale on…
OMAFRA REPORT: Diagnosing nutrient deficiencies impacting crop yield
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Fur and feather fanciers flock to Mount Forest event
Fur and feathers - The Saugeen Valley Fur and Feather Fanciers Association held its fall show and sale in Mount Forest on Oct. 6.
Ontario celebrates farmers during Agriculture Week Oct. 7 to 13
WOODSTOCK - Ontario is celebrating the 21st Agriculture Week from Oct. 7 to 13.