A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Rural
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…
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…
Friendly competition on display at 75th Wellington plowing match
The 75th Wellington County Plowing Match was a special one for Art Davis. Not only was the Aug. 23…
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…
OMAFRA Report
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Blue Jeans and Country Scenes theme of Arthur Fall Fair
The Arthur Fall Fair celebrates the community and agriculture this year from Sept. 6 to 9 with the…