A local youth is among the nominees to be part of a Rural Youth Engagement…
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Nater pleased with U.S. decision on COOL legislation
Perth-Wellington MP John Nater says he is pleased with the results of the U.S. congressional vote,…
Focus on Rural Ontario fact sheets indicate rural income levels remain lower than urban
Rural family income levels have been increasing faster than inflation but remain 15 per cent lower…
Beef farmers committed to reducing hunger
Leading into the holiday season, the Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) has committed to provide $40,000…
OMAFRA Report
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Council denies request to lower speed limit on section of Sideroad 15
A request to lower the speed limit on Sideroad 15 in the township has been…
IPM committee catching residents “blue-handed”
Residents of Wellington County and well beyond are getting caught "blue handed" supporting the 2016…
GRAS donations benefit agricultural leadership
The Grand River Agricultural Society (GRAS) recently presented two cheques in support of programs…
MPP says Rural Roadmap off track
The Liberals' Rural Roadmap misses the mark, said Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece. It fails…
Farm toy show
Gladys Archibald of Alma checks out the toy selection displayed by Nick Grose of Mapleton-based…
Milk producer meeting Feb. 16
The Wellington County Annual Milk Producer meeting is Feb. 16 at the PMD Arena in Drayton.…
Hay producers announce formation of co-operative
The founding Board of Directors of the Ontario Hay and Forage Co-operative Inc. announced on Dec. 2…
OMAFRA Report
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Outstanding service
Stephanie Klaassen received the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies Agricultural Service…
Organic conference coming to University of Guelph
The Guelph Organic Conference will once again fill the Guelph University Centre starting Jan. 28…