According to a new report by RBC and the Farm and Food Care Foundation, further investment and…
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OMAFRA Report
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Ritz announces reappointment of Jason Skinner to FCC
Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Gerry Ritz announced the reappointment of Jason Skinner…
Ontarios veal industry receives $140,000 in Traceability Foundations Initiative
The Ontario Veal Association (OVA) recently secured approximately $140,000 in funding to complete…
Elora Salem Horticultural Society honours Queens Jubilee
The Elora Salem Horticultural Society has a tree plant for 60 trees, to celebrate the Queens…
Whale farms biogas project may provide solutions for green energy for the future
When local mayor Bruce Whale considered generating power from his farm north of Goldstone several…
Erin Ag Society inducted into wall of fame
There is a new inductee to Erins wall of fame, but in this case, it is a group effort. On March 20,…
OFA wonders if province is betting on the wrong horse
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture is urging the provincial government to step back and take a…
Nuffield Farming scholarship applications available to agriculture enthusiasts
The Canadian Nuffield Farming Scholarship Trust is accepting applications for its 2013 program.…
Equine Guelph celebrates War Horse fundraising partnership with Mirvish Productions
Over 160 horse enthusiasts assemble for the highly acclaimed War Horse production and a special…
Attending farm show also means helping others
Every year thousands flock to the Drayton Farm Show at the PMD Arena. Generally, they are seeking…
Souvenir toy tractor as much a part of Drayton Farm Show as the real thing
Some traditions never get old - like the Drayton Farm Shows souvenir toy tractor, a coveted…
Drayton Farm Show celebrates 31 years of local agriculture and community tradition
The Drayton Farm Show has become a family tradition here and organizers believe that is because the…
Ride on
Travis Hall Equestrian Centre recently hosted team trials for the Canadian Mounted Games, as well…
College Royal opens doors to University of Guelph
Thousands turned out for the University of Guelphs annual College Royal on March 17 and 18. The…