The horse-human connection is timeless. It is in the folklore of cultures, the history of wars, the…
Rural
Farm Credit Canada reports another increase in farmland values
GUELPH - According to a new Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Farmland Values report, the average value of…
Young Farmer Loan to help next generation of producers
Young and beginning farmers will find it easier to start and grow their farm businesses with the…
Federal government spends to upgrade processing plant
The federal government says producers in southern Ontario will benefit from upgrades to a local…
OFA: Changes needed in Species at Risk legislation
Farmers encountering endangered species on the farm can face serious financial repercussions due to…
Breeders group features Canadian horse on June 2
The Upper Canada District Canadian Horse Breeders Association is holding a Canadian Horse Pageant…
Cloutier appointed to board of Farm Credit Canada
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced the appointment of Sylvie Cloutier to the board of…
Important food safety measures for fiddlehead greens
(CNW)- Health Canada is reminding Canadians of the importance of properly cooking fresh fiddleheads…
Mapleton 4H Lifeskills Club takes A Walk on the Wild Side
The first meeting of the Mapleton Lifeskills 4-H Club, entitled A Walk on the Wild Side, was held…
Service clubs seek funding partnership
It appears there are numerous groups in the community here that like councils policy of providing…
Mapleton Township unlikely to upgrade rural road anytime soon
After hearing a report from its public works director, council here indicated on April 10 it is…
OMAFRA Report
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Guelph Township Horticultural Society celebrates 90th anniversary
The Guelph Township Horticultural Society celebrates its 90th anniversary this year. Several…
Growing beautiful tulips requires some foresight
Of all spring flowers, tulips are among the most cherished. They are relatively easy to grow and…
Future farmers?
Iris Nieuwland and Keirsten Vandenberg were among the youngsters who seemed to enjoy the 31st…