Sara Parkinson of the Erin 4-H Beef Club #2 took a rest between cattle judging competitions on…
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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…
OMAFRA Report
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Free firewood not such a great bargain if it contains emerald ash borers
Now that cooler nights are upon us, many homeowners with a fireplace are pondering where they will…
Sunrise Hoofbeat Challenge raises $25,000
The Annual Sunrise Hoofbeat Challenge and Family Day took place on Sept.…
Farm Safety Day
The Wellington County Farm Safety Association (WCFSA) held a Farm Safety Day at Deboers Farm…
Drayton takes opening night victory
Drayton opened the season with a real barn burner. They scored four goals in the first period,…
Comment deadline extended
Local citizens now have a little more time to submit comments concerning the Ministry of…
Drayton Youth Centre a haven for local youth
This month marks 13 years for the Drayton Youth Centre. Established in September, 1999, the centre…
Rural romping
Horse drawn wagon rides at the Elora Farmers Market were part of the fun during 2012 Fall…
Dont stop now: fall planting is worth the continued effort
Some gardeners have reached their limit and simply cant wait to put this persnickety season to bed.…
Metal working
Metal working - Graeme Sheffield, of Guelph, demonstrates blacksmith techniques at the Harvest Home…
OMAFRA Report
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Hay East working to deliver hay to drought-stricken Ontario farms
There is some hope emerging for farmers in the 19 identified drought disaster areas in Ontario,…