TORONTO – Four accomplished Canadians were aptly celebrated for their lifelong contributions to advancing Canadian agriculture when they were formally inducted into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame on Nov. 2 at a ceremony in Toronto, Ontario.
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MPP Matthew Rae’s agri-tourism bill referred for final reading
TORONTO – A private member’s bill from Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae meant to help promote agricultural tourism in the province has been referred to the Legislative Assembly for its third and final reading.
ROI introduces the 2024 Rural Change Makers
GUELPH – The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) is excited to announce the 2024 young leaders of change who have begun their leadership learning journey together through the Rural Change Makers (RCM) program.
4-H executive director receives Coronation medal
WELLINGTON COUNTY – 4-H executive director Christine Oldfield, right, from Guelph was presented with the King Charles III Coronation Medal from the Senate of Canada Honourable Rob Black on Nov. 22.
Governments announce available funding for Ontario’s agri-food sector
TORONTO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are still accepting applications for three initiatives designed to enhance the province’s $50.7 billion agri-food sector through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP).
Mapleton 4-H Club participates in “show your 4-H colour” day
MAPLETON – Members of the Mapleton 4-H Club participated in a “Show your 4-H colour” day by wearing green to their Nov. 4 meeting.
Agricultural event empowers youth to join the industry
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Although Ontario has an abundance of rich farmland, there is a significant need for more youth to pursue agricultural careers in the province.
Veterinarian honoured for leadership in agricultural community
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – It was farming that inspired Rob Swackhammer to become a veterinarian, and now his work and volunteerism in the field has earned him an award named for his mentor.
Wellington County Soil and Crop annual meeting returns
MAPLETON – The Wellington County Soil and Crop annual meeting is set for Dec. 6 with registration from 9 to 9:30am at the Alma Bible Church.
Retirement party for Gay Lea’s Gerald Townsend attracts full house
ARTHUR – It was standing room only as the friends, family and co-workers of Gerald Townsend gathered at the Arthur Parish Hall to celebrate his retirement from Gay Lea Foods as their dairy goat specialist.
Local alpacas embrace city life as Royal Winter Fair ambassadors
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – A pair of alpacas from All In Alpacas were selected as this year’s Royal Winter Fair ambassadors and in turn embarked on a journey no other alpaca has been on.
Six University of Guelph researchers receive funding to study animal health and food safety
GUELPH – Six University of Guelph researchers have received over $3 million from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) through the Canadian Poultry Research Council (CPRC) to explore novel approaches to improving poultry health and food safety.
‘I’m not guilty:’ Puslinch trainer faces 10-year ban after racehorse tests positive for performance enhancing drugs
PUSLINCH – Richard Moreau has been fined $40,000 and suspended from standardbred racing in Ontario for 10 years.
Wellington Rural Water Quality Program celebrates 25th anniversary
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington Rural Water Quality Program, which was launched in 1999, offers grant money as well as technical assistance to farmers and landowners to implement a variety of different types of projects that improve and protect water quality.
Horse Heritage Awards announced at Erin Fair
ERIN – A beautiful day at the 174th Erin Fair was the backdrop for this year’s Horse Heritage awards The 2024 Hall of Fame included two inductees and a nod to the Standardbred Horse.