MAPLETON – Township councillors took an opportunity last week to pick the brain of a Wellington Federation of Agriculture (WFA) representative on issues ranging from natural gas and farming demographics to managing the housing crisis.
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Kinsmen celebrate Drayton Farm Show’s 40th anniversary
DRAYTON – The 40th annual Drayton Farm Show kicked off on Wednesday at the PMD Arena here. Over 100 vendors are at the show.
Guelph/Eramosa farming community gathers to help end hunger
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The farming community came together recently at the Canadian Foodgrains Bank spring meeting to talk about international hunger and how locals are making a global difference through growing projects.
4-H Ontario announces ambassadors
GUELPH – 4-H Ontario has announced the selection of six ambassadors who will represent and champion the 4-H program across the province in 2024.
Increase to interest-free portion of Advanced Payments Program welcomed
GUELPH – The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is pleased to see an increase to the interest-free limit under the Advanced Payments Program that's expected to be included in the 2024 federal budget, states an OFA press release.
Grand River Raceway welcomes Jenna MacDonell as new manager
ELORA – Grand River Raceway (GRR) is welcoming Jenna MacDonell as the new raceway manager for the upcoming 2024 racing season.
Rural Housing Information System provides data for builders, municipalities
GUELPH – The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI), Western Ontario Wardens Caucus (WOWC) and South Central Ontario Region Economic Development Corporation (SCOR EDC) recently announced the launch of the Rural Housing Information System (RHIS) to rural western Ontario municipalities.
Maple Weekend April 6 and 7 to showcase Ontario producers
WYEBRIDGE - Maple syrup season is well underway and producers are set to welcome visitors and showcase the 2024 crop of maple syrup during the 8th annual Maple Weekend, April 6 and 7.
U of G announces new Master of Sustainable Agriculture program
GUELPH – A unique master’s program that will train the next wave of sustainability leaders in the global agricultural sector will soon launch at the University of Guelph.
College Royal celebrates 100 years
GUELPH – Ontario agriculture minister Lisa Thompson spoke at the opening ceremony of the 100th anniversary of the College Royal at the University of Guelph on March 16.
U of G College Royal celebrates 100 years
GUELPH – The University of Guelph (U of G) is celebrating its 100th College Royal event this weekend.
March Break fun at Erin Hill Acres
ERIN – There was March Break fun at Erin Hill Acres last weekend.
Luymes Farms earns Sollio Next Generation Award for farm succession
MAPLETON – Luymes Farms and Custom Farming, located between Moorefield and Rothsay, was recently awarded this year’s Sollio Next Generation Award in the Farm Succession category.
Sunday gun hunting to be allowed in Minto
MINTO – Hunting with guns will be allowed here on Sundays, following a unanimous decision of town council.
County Farm and Home Safety Association says when you know the risks you can avoid the danger
ALMA – Don’t drink liquids if you don’t know what they are. Don’t walk behind or in front of a tractor that’s running without letting the driver know. Never go in an area where grain is stored.