The county will host a backyard compost bin and rain barrel sale on April 30, from 8am to 1pm…
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Organic seeds available on this Seedy Saturday
Everdale is hosting Seedy Saturday, an annual spring event, for everyone to buy organic and…
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,…
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…
Positive stewardship plans benefit horses and people
What do healthy horses and healthy watersheds have in common? More than most people think, when…
$15,000 donated toward new program
Equine Guelph is partnering with 4-H Ontario to develop an online learning community for youth. New…
Improving air quality in older barns
Many horse owners are faced with housing horses in older barns where poor air quality, dust, and…
Groom One program designed for newcomers seeking horse jobs
Groom One is a unique program introducing students to employment in the horse industry by blending…
Equine Foundation gives new dimension to research
Thanks to A donation from the Equine Foundation of Canada, the Ontario Veterinary College will be…
Spring cleaning includes working with horses
The summer show circuit is just around the corner. Hacking trails and outdoor rings will soon be…