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OFA Viewpoint: rewarding farmers’ ecological stewardship
ONTARIO – It’s been almost two years since COVID-19 changed the world as we know it. As…
The Seed extends community harvest days into November
ERIN – Rain may have been making things soggy in the fields of Bella Farm near Hillsburgh on Saturday, but precipitation didn’t dampen the spirits of the volunteers participating in a community harvest event for The Seed.
ONFARM tailgate tour brings farmers together at 3Gen Organics
MAPLETON - The Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association's tailgate tour stopped at 3Gen Organics, bringing together local farmers around the topic of healthy soils on Oct. 14.
Heartland vet receives prestigious industry award
LISTOWEL – A local large animal veterinarian made history within the American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) organization earlier this month, becoming the first woman and the youngest in her field to ever receive its most prestigious award.
‘In the Know’ mental health workshop for agricultural community set for Nov. 17
PALMERSTON – The Suicide Awareness Council of Wellington Dufferin is hosting an event here to promote mental health awareness in the agricultural community.
Ride Well motors past second anniversary with growing ridership
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Ride Well, Wellington County’s answer to rural transit accessibility, saw record demand for the service in September before passing its second year anniversary at the beginning of October.
Foodgrains Bank Growing Project wraps up
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – In spite of the inclement weather on Oct. 17, an enthusiastic crowd joined Stone…
OMAFRA Report: fall armyworm rearing its head
By Tracey Baute A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and…
Two members of Erin community added to Horse Heritage Hall of Fame
ERIN – Two more members of the Erin community have been inducted into the Horse Heritage Hall of…
Wellington County resident inducted into Agricultural Hall of Fame
ABOYNE - A plaque commemorating Peter Sikkema's recent induction to the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame was unveiled on Oct. 17 at the Wellington County Museum and Archives.
Arthur gardener harvests sextuplet carrot
Curious carrot – Arthur resident Donna Williams shared this photo of a sextuplet carrot her …
OFA Viewpoint: Rewarding farmers ecological stewardship
ONTARIO – The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) acknowledges the important role that Ontario farmers serve in protecting and enhancing the natural environment and our most vital resources.
Fall Rural Romp on until Oct. 31 with virtual and in-person events
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Rural Romp, a fall-favourite event for many locals and visitors to Wellington County, is taking place in an extended format for another year.
Recruitment underway for Rural Change Makers program
GUELPH – The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) has announced recruitment is open for the Rural Change Makers program 2021-22. With the support of sponsorship partner Libro Credit Union, this program will build on the pilot supported in part by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs