Area farmers are busy contending with the fall harvest, including crews at Marmeadow Farms east of Britton, pictured recently taking off a corn sileage crop. Farmers ask motorists to be patient during the coming weeks, as slow-moving agricultural vehicles will be prevalent on roadways.
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Farm Credit Canada makes donation to LDSS
The Agriculture Specialist High Skills Major program at Listowel District Secondary School received a $1,000 donation from Farm Credit Canada during Ontario Agriculture Week on Oct. 5. The growing program has over 40 grade 11 and 12 students, and emphasizes getting students out into the community to
WRCF reps tour Wingham Community Garden
On Monday, Oct. 2, representatives from the Waterloo Region Community Foundation (WRCF) toured the Wingham Community Garden and Orchard. WRCF Vice-President Lynne Short and Director of Community Impact Blessing Akpan met with Al Skelton, board member with the North Huron Community Food Share and thr
Maitland Conservation Board hears 2023 summer work plan highlights
Jayne Thompson, communications and GIS-IT coordinator at Maitland Conservation (MC), updated board members on member and staff activities that have taken place since June at the Sept. 20 board of directors meeting.
Healthy watersheds, people and wildlife part of One Health Approach initiative
A One Health Approach initiative is bringing representatives from several organizations into a broad conversation about developing an integrated approach to health to reduce the risk of future infectious disease outbreaks.
FCC: Limited availability pushing farmland prices higher across Canada
Limited availability of farmland for sale is continuing to push land values higher, according to the mid-year farmland values review by Farm Credit Canada (FCC).
New service launching for well water testing program
Grey Bruce Public Health (GBPH) has announced the launch of a locally developed service that will ensure all Grey-Bruce residents have equitable, timely access to Public Health Ontario’s free well water testing program. The new service will allow residents on private drinking water systems to pick u
Ashley Kestner crowned senior ambassador for Little Royal Fair
The 2022-23 Little Royal Fair ambassador Hayden Oberle and junior ambassador Callie Leifso passed on their crowns to this year’s ambassadors, Ashley Kestner – senior ambassador, and Rachel Holm – junior ambassador.
Province announces local economic development funding
Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington, announced over $272,802 in funding for local projects through the Rural Economic Development (RED) program on Sept. 29.
Bakker Dairy – proud producers of A2 milk
For those who are not lactose-intolerant but still have digestive discomfort after drinking a cool glass of milk, a particular protein could be causing the problem.
IN PHOTOS: Pumpkinpalooza 2023
Pumpkinpalooza 2023 was another big hit on the weekend, with droves of people turning out to find that perfect future jack-o-lantern.
IN PHOTOS: 164th Howick-Turnberry Fair
The 164th Howick-Turnberry Fair was held at the Howick Community Centre on Sept. 29 and 30.
Ecological farming: Worth a second look
Signs of the changing climate are worldwide today. People across the globe are racing to find new and innovative ways to minimize the damage, much of it caused by the human race in their quest for progress.
More fun than ever planned for 167th Little Royal
The 167th Walkerton Little Royal Fair is coming up soon on Oct. 13, 14, and 15.
OFA VIEWPOINT: Agriculture is about more than farming
This week marks Ontario Agriculture Week. Strategically selected to be just before Thanksgiving, it’s a perfect time to celebrate the abundance of locally produced food, fuel, fibre and flowers that we are lucky enough to have easy access to here in Ontario.
