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Federal government helps market canola
The canola industry will be better positioned for new markets as a result of a more than $1-million…
August is the most advantageous time to divide spring perennials
With half of this summer over, gardeners need to start to prepare for the inevitable –…
Wellington County Plowing Match continues decades-long tradition
MINTO – One good furrow deserves another. The history of Wellington County’s annual…
Twirlers return home national champions
The Superstars Baton Club joined approximately 100 athletes from across Canada at the CNBTA…
Successful tree establishment takes much advance planning
Someone said, “I like trees because they seem more resigned to the way they have to live than…
Daylily guru reveals history to horticultural society
Those tall orange lilies found in roadside ditches have a remarkable history. They resemble others…
Another 44,000 trees taking root
Another planting season has successfully finished for the Trees for Mapleton program. Over 44,000…
OMAFRA Report
A weekly press release prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural…
Improvement of rural infrastructure is a right
A choice to live and work in rural Ontario should not limit our access to the same range and level…
King of the Pull 2011 to run in Drayton, Elora, Fergus
Farmers spend a lot of time on their fiends with their equipment, but when they take a break, they…
Local band performing at Steam Era event
Hometown Roots, of the Rockwood area, will be performing at the Grandstand at the Milton…
Canada, Korea breakthrough in restoring beef market access
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and International Trade Minister Ed Fast recently announced a…
Canadians have a sweet deal on food, says FCC
A new survey sponsored by Farm Credit Canada (FCC) shows that despite a preference for buying…
OMAFRA Report
A weekly press release prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural…