This year's growing season started with cool, wet weather. While farmers struggled with the whims…
Rural
Pet Paradise
Dogs from R&R Pet Paradise in Minto performed Power Paws during the Mount Forest Fall Fair on Aug.…
Ambassador assistance
Junior ambassador Olivia Wenger, Prince Charming Sila Sikkema, Little Miss Sweetheart Aaliyah…
Sheep competitions popular at fair
Sheep competition - Sheep competitions are always a popular activity at the annual Drayton Fair.…
Mount Forest Fall Fair
The 158th annual Mount Forest Fall Fair took place on Aug. 19 with shows and activities for…
Barrel racing
Participants competed in barrel racing at the Mount Forest Fall Fair on Aug.…
Ontario Hay Listing Service now open
During this current growing season, many forage producers are facing challenges associated with the…
OMAFRA Report
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Trask family selected to receive BMO Ontario Farm Family Award
A local family is among 11 selected for recognition for their contribution to agriculture and rural…
Rural tradition lives on at Wellington plowing match
The hard way - Scott Thomas of Elmwood steers his walk-behind plow during competition at the…
Keeping it straight
LEFT: Fergus-area plowman Joey Parkinson checks his furrow during competition at the Wellington…
Local fair ambassador a semi-finalist at CNE
Harriston-Minto Agricultural Society fair ambassador Quinn Wilson was a semi-finalist at the…
Growing native woody plants from seed
This one-day workshop on Sept. 20 from 9am to 4pm will emphasize diversity and help participants…
Effects of shoeing on quarter horse joints
As a horse owner, one of the many questions you will almost inevitably ask yourself is "to shoe or…
Drayton Fair a success despite interruption for severe weather
Despite the cancellation of some events on Friday night due to severe weather in the area, the…