The federal party agriculture leaders met recently to debate the key farm issues in the coming…
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Composter, barrel sale on Saturday
The county will host a backyard compost bin and rain barrel sale on April 30, from 8am to 1pm…
Organic seeds available on this Seedy Saturday
Everdale is hosting Seedy Saturday, an annual spring event, for everyone to buy organic and…
Biotechnology will remain an ongoing discussion for farmers
The Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario has had a number of long, focused conversations about…
Crop Smart Talks – Perth Production Day
Farmers crowded into the Palmerston Legion Wednesday recently for the annual Perth Production Day,…
Poor weather prevented half of students from being at pizza perfect event
It is a safe bet that winter storm on March 23 had a number of grade 3 students from Wellington and…
Eramosa 4-H Beef club wraps up … and re-starts
The Eramosa 4-H Beef Club recently wrapped up its 4-H year with an annual awards night at Husky…
OMAFRA Report
A weekly press release prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural…
Securing a need for federal risk management
In less than a few weeks, Canadians will cast their ballot to determine who will form our next…
Ontario rabbit breeders work to develop production cost benchmark
The Ontario rabbit industry is hopping. More and more people are choosing that low-fat,…
Positive stewardship plans benefit horses and people
What do healthy horses and healthy watersheds have in common? More than most people think, when…
Farmers Market thank you
The Elora Farmers’ Market vendors wish to thank our customers for supporting us in our first…
Love of horses drives teens to excellence
They spend a lot of time at the horse barn, the arenas and rolling hills at Travis Hall Equestrian…
Ronniejo Hanover recovering well after dramatic rescue – by fire department
Retired racehorse Ronniejo Hanover made headlines this winter when she survived an icy plunge into…
Equine Guelph, 20 partners support youth safety workbook
Equine Guelph, with the support of 20 industry partners from Canada and the United States, is…