The hard way - Scott Thomas of Elmwood steers his walk-behind plow during competition at the…
Rural
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…
Local youths vie for fair ambassador titles in Palmerston
Two contestants will vie for the title of ambassador of the Palmerston Fair in a competition on…
Cover crop incentive available
The Grand River Conservation Authority's Rural Water Quality Program offers a per acre incentive to…
Bounce time
Kinsey and Hayden McDougall of Drayton check out a farm-themed inflatable at the…
Mapleton scene of successful Wellington County Plowing Match on Aug. 17
The 2017 Wellington County Plowing Match held near Alma on Aug. 17 was a success, despite some…
CNE Ambassador of the Fair clarification
Fergus Fall Fair ambassador Connor French will be one of the Wellington County contestants…
Fair time
Participants in the 4-H Dairy Showmanship event for ages 13 to 15 line up for judging at the…
Heavy horse show
This Unicorn hitch team from Thomson's Percheron's of Belmont and Gowanstown were among the…
Cover crops, just the right thing to do
Cover crops grown over winter are just the right thing to do, according to some local producers who…
OMAFRA Report
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…