After deferring the matter several times, Erin council has decided to opt out of the county’s…
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John Benham: A humble journey to the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame
John Benham gets a bit emotional when he looks back on the contributions others have made…
Farmers honoured for innovations
Innovative ideas grown by Ontario farmers were celebrated May 22 at a ceremony honouring local…
Local architect recognized by Ontario Agricultural College
Local architect and planner Charles Simon recently received the OAC Volunteer Recognition award.…
4H Maple Syrup Club
We hosted our third meeting at Kevin Snyder’s dad farm so we could see the evaporator work as…
Wellington County gets greener with Warden’s Tree Planting Day
Over 100 County of Wellington and Township of Centre Wellington councillors, employees, and their…
Wading through the genetically modified foods debate
MP Frank Valeriote recently held a public discussion on genetically modified organisms here. The…
Fall Fair attends OAAS Convention
On February 17-19, Fergus Fall Fair Ambassador Chantel Dirksen had the privilege of attending the…
Eramosa 4-H Beef Club holds its first meeting of year
The 2009 4-H year is off to a great start. On April 16, the Eramosa 4-H beef club held its first…
Farm reps all smiles with revised charges bylaw
Farm representatives were all smiles Monday night as councillors here passed a bylaw to drop…
Auction May 26 to support outstanding young farmers’ program
The Canadian Association of Farm Advisors (CAFA) has just announced it will hold a fundraising…
WEB ONLY: OFA: province’s ignoring of science, new rules may cause harm
Agricultural and landscaping groups, along with Canada’s plant science industry, are…
WEB ONLY: 4-H Beef Club holds its first meeting of year
The 2009 4-H year is off to a great start. On April 16, the Eramosa 4-H beef club held its first…
MS Society holding flower sale May 8, 9
Multiple Sclerosis is a disease of the central nervous system that can lead to loss of…
Farmers upset with the idea of any development charges on farm buildings
Farmers have growing concerns about the impact of development charges in Wellington North. Between…