On Oct. 22, the Crafty Critters held their second meeting. First we learned more brush…
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Nomination call for young farmers
Nominations are open for the 2010 Ontario’s Outstanding Young Farmers’ program.…
Farm group tells county council of award for sustainability
County councillors here learned Oct. 29 that there are a lot of good farmers in this area…
Predators are continuing to bleed farmers
Ontario farmers continue to face an overwhelming list of problems cutting profit potential,…
Options are limited when seeking Ontario grown garlic
When buying fresh fruit and vegetables, pickings are seldom more plentiful than during summer and…
Bring spring indoors by forcing branches and starting seeds
This winter has had an abundance of dreary snowy days. As all evidence of snow finally melts away,…
Agricultural Society donates $30,000
The Grand River Agricultural Society continued to fulfill its pledges to the township here on…
Driving to Success at the Ontario Young Farmers’ Forum
Young and future Ontario farmers are looking for new ideas and advice in developing their…
New programs offered for pork producers
As of Oct. 5 Canadian pork producers can start applying for government-backed loans. The federal…
Leadership group turns 25
Almost 100 alumni, supporters, and friends met Sept, 15 to celebrate the silver…
Talking Turkey with Buck Ross
Not many businesses in the world, let alone in Wellington County, can count both Mick Jagger and…
Special 4-H beef sale at Erin Fall Fair Oct. 9
This year several members of the Erin 4-H Beef Club participated in an additional club learning…
Meeting minutes more than a little tardy
Suggesting minutes from Wellington North committees are a bit tardy is an…
4-H shows getting major boost with $200,000 from Kubota Canada
The Canadian 4-H council recently announced a $200,000 grant from Kubota Canada Ltd., geared to…
Rural Romp: 23 venues taking part on tour on Sept. 26
The third free self guided tour of farms and markets throughout Guelph and Wellington County…