The Perth County Dairy Producers were out in full force on Thursday, Dec. 9 delivering bottles of chocolate milk to schools across the county. Committee member Travis Riddell, along with son Winston (back row, right), dropped off 360 bottles of A2 milk to St. Mary’s Catholic School in Listowel. A2 m
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Study: More investment needed for cover crop innovation in Ontario
Researchers at the University of Manitoba (UM), working in collaboration with the Ontario Cover Crop Steering Committee, have shared the results from the 2020 Ontario Cover Crop Feedback Survey, the largest survey of its kind in Canada based on the number of responses received. The survey captured a
LDSS grad named recipient of Jack Riddell Scholarship
A Listowel native is this year’s recipient of the Jack Riddell Scholarship.
Plan the Bruce: Agriculture looks at amendment to current Official Plan
Mark Paoli, director of planning and development, presented a report to the planning and development committee on Nov. 18 discussing next steps for Plan the Bruce: Agriculture.
Ontario government injects much-needed funds into agri-food processing
Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Lisa Thompson held a press conference at Gay Lea Food Co-op in Teeswater on Nov. 15 to announce a $25 million investment into the agri-food supply chain.
NWMO invites local media to borehole sites
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) opened the two borehole sites, located on Concession 8 in Teeswater, to give local media organizations a tour and an update on the progress of the exploratory drilling.
Mushroom growers applaud province for tightening rules for temporary help agencies
The Canadian Mushroom Growers’ Association (CMGA) has expressed its support of the Ontario government tightening rules for temporary help agenices.
FCC trade report shows strong agriculture and food exports in 2020
Despite a global contraction in agriculture exports, 2020 was a relatively good year for Canadian agriculture and food exporters, according to Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) latest trade report.
Stoltz, Hub merging to form Equipment Ontario
Stoltz Sales and Service, with locations in Mildmay and Listowel, will be getting a new look later this year.
Howick Fire Department awarded FCC AgriSpirit funding
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is giving $1.5 million through its FCC AgriSpirit Fund to 88 community groups across Canada to support rural capital projects.
Board members needed for proposed new agricultural science centre
Jill Lewis, chair of the Huron Perth Ag Science Centre – a concept that might see a children’s agricultural museum built somewhere in North Perth – presented to Huron County council on Oct. 20.
Wingham Community Garden donates 1,540 pounds of produce to North Huron Food Share
The Wingham Community Garden harvested 390 peaches this year, with one tree producing 62 pounds of the tasty treat, a bumper crop, a spokesperson for the group said in an email.
New Perth County Children’s Water Festival now underway
The Perth Children’s Water Festival committee is excited to share virtual opportunities and resources with classes across Perth County.
Heartland vet receives prestigious American award
A local large animal veterinarian made history within the American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) organization earlier this month, becoming the first woman and the youngest in her field to ever receive its most prestigious award.
‘Fall Into Christmas’ vendors’ market a success
The Walkerton Agricultural Society’s “Fall Into Christmas” vendors’ market Oct. 16 at the Walkerton Agricultural Building offered shoppers a chance to get a jump start on Christmas gift buying, a little something to pamper themselves, or a look at home décor items for the holidays.
