The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) is launching the Ontario Soil Network, a unique soil-focused…
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OMAFRA Report
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Mapleton Township scraps agricultural development charge
There will be no development charges on farm building construction in Mapleton. At its Feb. 7…
OFA applauds provincial action on RED grants and natural gas
Rural Ontario received a boost with the recent announcement of two programs "to grow our…
OPINION: OFA outlines what it believes agriculture needs in 2017 Ontario budget
Each year, the Ontario Federation Agriculture advises the province how taxpayer dollars can be…
Firefighters save barn, cattle
Quick responses from two local farmers and Mapleton Fire and Rescue prevented what could have been…
OMAFRA Report
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Taste Real creating awareness of local winter food options
"Eat up Your February," a new awareness campaign by the County of Wellington's Taste Real…
Taste Real showcasing winter food options
"Eat up Your February," a new awareness campaign by the County of Wellington's Taste Real…
Guelph Organic Conference making positive impact
Thinking green - The Guelph Organic Conference was held at the University of Guelph Jan. 26 to 29.…
OMAFRA Report
Growers might know from experience that they have areas in their fields that consistently deliver…
Local farmers speak out against development charges
A proposal to impose development charges on agricultural construction in Mapleton Township was met…
CRC holds annual plant sale May 20
The Concerned Residents Coalition (CRC) is bringing its 4th Annual Plant Sale fundraiser into…
OFA lauds CRTC stance on need for rural broadband access
Access to reliable high speed internet is necessary no matter where you live, says the Ontario…
Farmers write to council on development charge
Local farmers have mounted a letter writing campaign in an effort to convince Mapleton council not…