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OPINION: Local participation strengthens OFA organization
The strength of any organization depends on the involvement of its members in providing guidance…
Local fair celebrates Autumn Treasures
The 2018 Harriston-Minto Fall Fair is set to run from Sept. 14 to 16. The Autumn Treasures theme is…
Everdale celebrates 20th anniversary with Carrot Fest
Everdale Farm near Hillsburgh celebrated the harvest season with its annual Carrot Fest on Sept. 1.…
Decorate to promote Erin fair
Creating roadside displays to promote the Erin Fall Fair could earn top prizes of $125 for area…
Harriston-Minto Fall Fair celebrates Autumn Treasures
Autumn Treasures is the theme of the 2018 Harriston-Minto Fall Fair, set to run from Sept. 14 to…
Mapleton bringing back Harvest Festival this fall
After a five-year hiatus, the township is set to host its Harvest Festival Fair on Oct. 13. The…
OMAFRA Report
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Ambassador to be chosen Sept. 9
First on the list of week-long run-up events for the Fergus Fall Fair is the naming of this year's…
Fair celebrates 182 years of operation
Some things about the first Fergus Fall Fairs in the early 19th century might be hard to imagine…
Fall Fair essential to preserving farm culture, says president Andrew Taylor
As the population in Fergus continues to increase every year, events like the Fergus Fall Fair aim…
Fergus Fall Fair triples agricultural events in effort to educate younger generation
The Fergus Fall Fair may be one of the oldest fairs still operating in Ontario, but organizers say…
Plan before you plant: Start your site plans for spring this fall
Thinking of tree planting next spring? Fall planning brings spring planting. Forests Ontario and…
OPINION: Where does Canada go from here in NAFTA negotiations?
Canadian agriculture and our trading opportunities are in a very precarious position as trade…
Palmerston Fair weekend fun
Palmerston was filled with fun on Aug. 25 for its annual fall fair. This year the theme was Small…