BRESLAU – “If you don’t have mud, you’re not making maple syrup,” says Waterloo Wellington Maple Syrup Producers’ Association (WWMSPA) president Kevin Snyder.
Rural
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.
Farm and home safety association to host free pancake breakfast
ALMA – The Wellington County Farm and Home Safety Association is hosting its sixth annual Pancake Breakfast at the Alma Community Hall on March 1 from 9 to 11:45am.
Launch of Lake Erie research program leverages agricultural partnerships
GUELPH – The Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA), in collaboration with several key stakeholders, has announced the launch of the Lake Erie Enhanced Analysis of Agricultural Practices (LEEAAP) research program.
OPINION: Support Ontario by buying local
ONTARIO – Buying local has always been an important part of our agriculture and food production system.
Community-supported agriculture showcase, Feb. 27
GUELPH – Drop in to this showcase of local farmers offering Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) subscriptions this season.
OPINION: Farmers’ election priorities focus on protecting ability to grow food
ONTARIO – It’s election time in Ontario, and across the province, candidates have started meeting with voters and sharing their platforms.
U of G receives over $16 million to lead agri-food innovation, training platform
GUELPH – A new network led by the University of Guelph, in collaboration with key national partners, will create an agri-food innovation and entrepreneurship training platform that aims to make Canada the global leader in developing agri-food innovation.
Farmland forum to tackle water and farmland conservation
GUELPH – The Ontario Farmland Trust (OFT) is set to host its annual Farmland Forum on March 20, bringing together experts and advocates to explore the vital connection between watershed protection and the future of Ontario’s farmlands.
Cold, snowy winter great for trees: arborist
GUELPH – According to University of Guelph arboretum expert Alison Morrison, this year’s record breaking snow could be a boon for tree health.
Experimental Acres program wins economic development award
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county’s Experimental Acres program has won an Award of Excellence in Rural Economic Development from the Economic Developers Council of Ontario.
Sharon Grose receives two photography awards
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington County Photographer Sharon Grose, whose photographs capture moments in farm and rural life, was awarded Silver and Bronze at The Canadian Farm Writers’ Federation (CFWF) awards banquet in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Ontario farmers appreciate risk management program funding increase
GUELPH – Ontario farmers are expressing their support for a Jan. 28 announcement that the provincial government is expanding risk management funding for farmers.
4-H introduces its first Twiddle Muff club
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – On Jan. 9, members of the first 4-H Twiddle Muff club met at the Fraser farm in Ariss.