ONTARIO – The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) is pleased to announce the record-breaking fundraising results of $122,157 by the 2024 Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) Dream Gala.
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OPINION: New partnership promotes farmers, farmers’ markets
ONTARIO – Harvest of all kinds is in full swing in Ontario, from grains and other field crops to a wide range of fruits and vegetables.
Rural wardens meet with provincial leaders at Association of Municipalities of Ontario Conference
OTTAWA – The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus met with provincial leaders during the recent Association of Municipalities of Ontario Conference to strengthen partnerships and advocate for key priorities.
OPINION: Resolutions help drive farm organization advocacy
ONTARIO – As an advocacy organization for farmers, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) takes action to ensure the concerns of its members come to the attention of decision-makers.
OFA statement on capital gains and the Canadian Entrepreneurs’ Incentive
ONTARIO – Over the last three months, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) has advocated for changes to the Canadian Entrepreneurs’ Incentive that reflect the unique realities of Ontario farmers and their families.
Wellington 4-H Association hosted Jams, Jelly, and Marmalade club for youths
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The 4-H motto is “learn to do by doing”, and that is exactly the attitude Centre Wellington’s Jams, Jelly, and Marmalade club had.
OPINION: Building stronger ties between municipalities and farmers
ONTARIO – The latest statistics just released by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness show the tremendous impact the agri-food sector, which includes farming, agricultural processing, retail and food service, has on the provincial economy.
Local fair representatives to compete at CNE Ambassador contest
ERIN – The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) Ambassador of the Fairs competition returns to Toronto this weekend.
Agriculture minister announces funding to support fruit growers
GUELPH – Over the next four years, the Ontario government plans to spend as much as $1.6 million to help make it more obvious to shoppers which peaches, plums, pears and the like were grown in the province.
OFA’s cultivating local survey
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is conducting a survey as part of the new Cultivating Local: Seizing Opportunities to Grow Ontario’s Local Agri-Products Sector project.
Wellington Soil Conservation 4H Club visits John Deere Dealership
ELMIRA – The Wellington Soil Conservation 4H Club visited the John Deere Dealership in Elmira on July 8.
Senator Rob Black takes agricultural journey from Calgary to Whitehorse
OTTAWA – SenatorRob Black recently travelled to western and northern Canada to gain a deeper understanding of Canadian agriculture from coast to coast to coast.
John Deere Heritage Days brings tractor enthusiasts to Puslinch
PUSLINCH – John Deere Heritage Days took place from Aug. 9 to 11 in Puslinch Township.
Record-breaking attendance at ‘best ever’ Drayton Fair
MAPLETON – Officials say last weekend’s 167th Drayton Fair was a “resounding success.”
Agriculture minister in Guelph to announce funding to support fruit growers
GUELPH – Over the next four years, the Ontario government plans to spend as much as $1.6 million to help make it more obvious to shoppers which peaches, plums, pears and the like were grown in the province.