Holly Drain of Stoney Lake, top, and Jennifer Tychynski of Ariss, above, competed in breakaway…
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Spring plant and bake sale held in Clifford
By Bonnie Whitehead CLIFFORD – Each spring, no matter the weather, volunteers bring plants…
Plant sale
Among those picking up some plants at the Fergus Horticultural Society’s Best Bloomin’ Plant…
Garden must-haves: your guide to dressing for the garden
A new season means a new garden. It’s important to have the right clothing and equipment.…
OMAFRA Report: Timing spring turnout
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Waterloo Rural Women set to host 2019 Farm Safety Day on June 1
WATERLOO REGION – Waterloo Rural Women (WRW) are planning their 24th annual Children’s…
Local food and agriculture highlighted during Rural Romp
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The ninth annual Spring Rural Romp will be held May 25, giving visitors a…
OFA Commentary: Be prepared for unwanted visitors on the farm
Keith Currie, President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Trespassing on farm property is a…
New leader at Centre for Food Integrity
GUELPH – The Canadian Centre for Food Integrity’s board of directors is pleased to announce…
Sweet 4-H meeting
On May 11 Cloverbuds members learned all about chocolate. We learned that Christopher Columbus was…
Puslinch Sheep Club gets started
On April 24, the first 4-H Puslinch Sheep Club meeting was held. The meeting was led by Heugh…
Guelph and Wellington win Smart Cities Challenge
OTTAWA – Guelph and Wellington County will receive $10 million from Infrastructure Canada to…
Wellington North Cultural Moment: The Farmers Market
KENILWORTH – Wellington North’s Cultural Moment for May celebrated The Wellington North…
West Luther 4-H Beef Club
On April 16, the West Luther 4-H Beef Club held its first meeting at E and J. Craig Farms. First we…
OMAFRA Report: Farmers need to manage soil vertically
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…