MPP candidates for Perth-Wellington came together at Listowel’s Ag. Hall on May 17 as part of the all-candidates’ meeting. Hosted by the Perth County Federation of Agriculture and the Listowel Agricultural Society, candidates were invited to speak about agricultural and rural issues.
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Saugeen Conservation plants almost six million trees
Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority is in the midst of its 72nd year of tree planting on Saugeen Conservation land and private land, with the support of Bruce Power, Forest Ontario’s 50 Million Tree Program, and landowners.
Teeswater Fair set for Aug. 19-21
The Teeswater Agriculture Society is gearing up for good times ahead as the fair weekend (Aug. 19-21) is quickly approaching.
Beef Farmers encourage next generation with new award
The Bruce County Beef Farmers are proud of our community’s strong roots in agriculture and want to encourage our youth to consider a future in this industry.
OFA VIEWPOINT: OFA engages election candidates on food security, supply chain resilience
Ontario’s provincial election campaign is now in full swing, and across the province, candidates are engaging with voters in hopes of capturing their support at the ballot box. In turn, voters want to know where candidates stand on the issues that matter most to them.
Huron Perth Ag Science Centre will be ‘something our community will be proud of’
Jill Lewis has a vision.
Supporting the agri-food sector means economic growth, prosperity for Ontario
Throughout the last two years, farmers and farm businesses have worked hard to adapt to the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic. That included ensuring Ontarians continued to have access to locally-grown food and keeping farm workers and rural communities healthy and safe.
CFI plants approximately 100 trees at Turnberry Conservation in effort to restore pre-settlement forest
The Turnberry Conservation Area is a flat, grassy field with a soccer field bordering on the Maitland River. On the far side of the river is a dense forest that towers over the field and its soccer posts.
Recognition important to recipient of 2021 Walkerton Clean Water Legacy Award
The recognition of being the 2021 recipient of the Walkerton Clean Water Legacy Award is gratifying to Connor Maxwell.
Local fly-fishing enthusiast seeks heritage status for Saugeen River
Jack Serre is a man on a mission – to raise the status of the Saugeen River system to Heritage River status.
Senate committee studying Canadian soil health
Senator Rob Black’s kicking at the dirt in Ottawa has produced momentum for a comprehensive national soil study.
Busy, successful 2022 so far for Huron Perth Junior Farmers
Huron Perth Junior Farmers have had an eventful first quarter in 2022. The year started virtually and slowly moved to in-person events.
Plans taking shape for traditional Listowel Fair
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic two years ago, businesses, families and individuals have had to rapidly adapt to an ever-evolving situation in the interest of public health.
Huron Perth Junior Farmers present video doc series through ‘Century Farm Show’
Celebrating agriculture’s rich local history is an integral aspect to the Huron Perth Junior Farmers (HPJF), as is utilizing the collective experience and advice of long-time farming families to prepare the next generation for their turn at the helm.
‘No Mow May’ nearly underway as Perth County finishes mowing report
‘No Mow May’ is getting underway across North America.