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.
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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.
OFA welcomes funding for Cultivating Local project
GUELPH – Funding from the provincial government is supporting a new project dedicated to growing the province’s agri-food sector by helping farmers seize local selling opportunities.
Grain Farmers of Ontario welcomes investment in risk management
GUELPH – Grain Farmers of Ontario, the province’s largest commodity organization, representing…
OPINION: Ontario farmers meet with rural municipal leaders
ONTARIO – Strengthening ties between rural municipal leaders and the farm community was on the agenda last week as representatives from the Ontario Federation of Agriculture took part in the annual Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference.