Examples of agricultural heritage and the legacy of farming are all around us. For many on…
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Results from 4-H test at Mount Forest Fair
The Mount Forest 4-H invitational show Sept. 5 at Mount Forest Fall Fair was a qualifying…
Wellington Junior Farmers tested knowledge at fall fair
The community here got a taste and a test of what if take to be a “smart” farmer at the…
Group gets $114,000 grant to bring local food to public sector buildings
The local food movement in Wellington County has received another boost. Guelph Wellington Local…
Farmers green thumbs are continuing to drive green energy
At its core, agriculture provides the food, fuel and fibre we all need to survive. And as the…
County groups bring home images of Ontario agricultural honorees
The likenesses of those individuals from Wellington County who have been inducted in to the Ontario…
Annual Hog Jog seeking new cause, chairman
The Ontario Pork Industry Council (OPIC) is seeking nominations for the honorary chair and the…
Winners announced for tree contest run by townships NeighbourWoods
NeighbourWoods has announced the winners of the Great Heritage Tree contest. It made that…
GRCA presents watershed awards and community conservation grants
On Sept. 15 the 2011 Grand River watershed awards were presented to those who have undertaken…
Its that time again: Season for growing garlic always begins in autumn
The gardening season is slowly winding down. Gardeners will soon be anticipating the harvest and…
New volunteer recognition for OFAs 75th anniversary
Outstanding volunteers will receive special recognition by the Ontario Federation of Agriculture…
Messages from the Grand Valley co-junior Fair Ambassadors
Welcome to the 139th Grand Valley Fall Fair. Ever since I was little, the fair has always been the…
Grand Valley Fair Presidents message
To start my president’s address, I would like to thank everyone for allowing me to be…
Advanced mushroom workshop
The Arboretum is offering an advanced mushroom workshop on Oct. 7 from 9:30am to 5pm. It is…
Weeds are bane of any gardeners existence need work to control
“Even the richest soil, if left uncultivated, will produce the rankest…