We all love a hot summer; still, soaring temperatures increase the risk of becoming infected…
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Ontario government urges workplaces to prevent heat stress
The provincial government is issuing tips to encourage employers and workers to learn how to…
Ontario Mutuals support 4-H with $36,300 contribution to program
4-H continues to move forward thanks to key partners that lead by example and invest into the…
Harriston Horticultural Society meeting
Harriston District Horticultural Society held the June meeting in the Complex, with a flower…
New grain options in county
Woodrill Ltd. and Holtz Grain have announced another grain marketing option for farmers in North…
The difference only 100 farmers make to a commodity
In times of negative margins for farm commodities, smart farm managers turn their thoughts to…
Registration for Goat Symposium open
Ontario Goat (OG) is pleased to announce that registration for the 2010 International Goat…
West Luthers 4H field crops club underway
The West Luther 4-H field crops club held its third meeting on June 21 at Shawridge Farms…
Commitment to the common good in farming not heard enough
A good deal of success on the farm stems from individual effort and ability. Management consultants…
Alpaca open house attracted many to watch fibre shearing
They give an impression of those Ewok creatures Luke Skywalker found in Star Wars just before…
Grade 2 children learned about agriculture
They clutched bags of bird seed and they carefully leaned through the bars to touch sheep, lammas…
Seniors group hears about plant therapy from Homewood expert
Sharon O’Sullivan introduced guest speaker and manager of horticultural therapy at…
Another summer job for farmers
Summer is known by most people as the time when farmers are busiest planting, growing and…
4H looking for photos
Attention all Town of Erin Barn owners ! Do you have an old barn (100+ years)? Do you know some…
Noxious and dangerous giant hogweed is now creating colonies here
The giant hogweed is not only back in the county, it appears to be flourishing all over the place.…