Eight-year-old Fergus riders Hannah Svensson, left, and Maisie Mead, right, proudly displayed their…
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Beekeeper contends insecticides killing off honey bee business in Ontario
Third generation beekeeper Jim Coneybeare is fighting an uphill battle that is killing off his…
Growing season
A mixture of rain and hot, sunny days are making for a golden view along Wellington Road 29, just…
How to protect your farm from fire risks this summer
Farms have unique fire risks, and these risks have increased potential to cause significant and…
Rural Ontario Institute premieres fact sheets
As a champion of rural issues, the Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) recently released its first…
Chris Hadfield to speak at 2014 GFO March Classic
Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) has announced astronaut Chris Hadfield as the keynote speaker for…
GFO to investigate seed treatment for Ontario crops due to increased bee deaths
Ontario farmers have faced unusual and extreme weather conditions that adversely affect many…
Pageant winner
Shaelyn Thompson representing the Harriston-Minto Agricultural Society won the title of Ontario…
GRCA to offer three rural tree workshops
Rural landowners who want to learn more about planting and managing trees on their land can attend…
Trees for Mapleton plans Twilight Tours
Rural landowners who want to learn more about planting and managing trees on their land can attend…
Making an impact
Bee colonies vary depending on whether they have been impacted by insecticide. The top photo shows…
OMAF and MRA Report
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food (OMAF) and the…
Popular fair offers something for everyone
For over a century and a half locals and visitors alike have flocked to the annual Listowel Fair.…
FarmSmart Expo produces a great yield
The FarmSmart Expo 2013 was held July 11 at the University of Guelph Elora Research…
OMAF and MRA Report
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food (OMAF) and the…