As the population in Fergus continues to increase every year, events like the Fergus Fall Fair aim…
Rural
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…
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…
Palmerston Fair weekend fun
Palmerston was filled with fun on Aug. 25 for its annual fall fair. This year the theme was Small…
Foodgrains crop harvested
The Canadian Foodgrains Bank is a "Christian Response to Hunger" worldwide and farmers in the local…
Canadian country music superstar gets up close at River Run Centre
Dean Brody showcases his depth as a songwriter and unparalleled ability to bring storytelling to…
Queens
Ontario Queen of the Furrow Kailey Donaldson, left, joined Wellington 2017-18 Queen Katrina Martin…
At the 2018 Wellington Plowing Match
LEFT: Horse power - Perth County's John Dekroon guides his walking plow, powered by horses Shadow…
WFA: Agriculture is “Producing Prosperity” in Ontario
The Wellington Federation of Agriculture (WFA) wants Ontario residents, especially politicians, to…
Rural Ontario Institute launches municipal internship project
The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) has announced its latest project for 2018-19, Municipal…