Whoever came up with the catchphrase mans best friend must have been a gardener. A dog is a sure…
Rural
NeighbourWoods hosts a Tree Talk on Nov. 8
Good soil quality is the foundation for a healthy tree and is so easily compromised in urban…
OPINION: Canadian hog industry will have to get itself through difficult times
The hog industry is experiencing more lows these days due to severe economic…
Animal tribute
The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada in Puslinch Township celebrated World Animal Day on Sept. 30. Edith…
Study finds not all food choices are based on facts
Farmers Feed Cities recently released the results of its Informed Food Philosophy Study, revealing…
OMAFRA Report
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Ambassador honours
Mount Forest and Arthur Fall Fair Ambassadors received certificates from Wellington North Mayor Ray…
The organic food debate: Is it really more healthy for you or just a marketing hoax?
Is organic food healthier? A recent report from Stanford University, published in the Annals of…
Mapleton 4-Hers get busy baking
On Sept. 8 2 the Mapleton 4-H group had their first meeting at the Optimist Hall in Moorefield. The…
4-H explorers
Mapleton 4-H Club visited the Laurel Creek Nature Centre as part of their achievement activity.…
Around and around
Friends Cassandra Booten, left, of Erin, and Mel Monk, of Hillsburgh, took a spin on the Sizzler…
The lions share
Georgina Stribopoulos and her Cockapoo Jack took top honors in the best dressed pet category when…
Break time
Sara Parkinson of the Erin 4-H Beef Club #2 took a rest between cattle judging competitions on…
All revved up
Tucker Schnarr, left, welcomes his big brother Austin back from the track in the lawn mower tractor…
Regardless of the season, garden herbs are easily grown inside and out
A gardeners taste buds and the amount of space available in the garden will dictate what herbs to…