“Crumbs of Comfort” is the second cookbook Velma Sothern has compiled. It’s a collection of recipes that appeared in the Listowel Banner in the 1930s and it’s a fundraiser for the Howick-Turnberry Fall Fair.
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Perth County Beef Farmers make pair of donations
The Perth County Beef Farmers (PCBF) assisted a pair of local charitable organizations last week,…
Molesworth Farm Supply marking expansion with charitable commitment to Canadian Foodgrains Bank
MOLESWORTH – Molesworth Farm Supply (MFS) Ltd. is celebrating its largest expansion in more than…
Jubilee Acres corn crop looks promising
Once again this year, we are grateful to have a bountiful crop of corn to help feed the hungry.
New venture launched to connect farmers with local buyers
DRAYTON – Local farmers now have a new way to connect with those looking to buy fresh local goods…
Salvation Army Harvest of Hope utilized as educational resource to encourage gardening
The Salvation Army’s new Harvest of Hope garden is not a community garden, instead, it is meant to be an educational resource for the community. According to Carolyn Saunders, food bank coordinator, it’s a place where people who have had lots of gardening experience or absolutely none can share or l
Province announces funding for ag tech projects
The Ontario government has announced the second phase of the Agri-tech Innovation Program is now open.
Huron County initiative aims to diversify local agriculture by putting marginal lands to better use
The new agricultural product initiative, led by the Huron County economic development department, is encouraging local farmers to diversify their production by considering using their marginal lands for new crops.
New app supports agronomic decision-making for Ontario farmers
The Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario (CFFO) and the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) hosted the official launch of Resilient Fields on Aug. 12.
Listowel Ag. Society breakfast fundraiser to benefit local fire stations
An upcoming fundraiser for the three stations of the North Perth Fire Department will not only assist an excellent cause, but also satisfy that Sunday morning craving for a big breakfast.
81 Petals stand offers beautiful bouquets just south of Listowel
The distinctive teal pickup truck bed converted into a flower stand has been enough to attract attention and customers to Amanda Cleland’s blooming Line 81 business, but its her beautifully-crafted arrangements that keeps people coming back for more this summer.
Energrow introduces new automated soybean-roasting tech
Hofarms Ltd. of Newton is the first of a number of Canadian farms using Energrow’s newest automated roasting technology.
Nearly $20M committed to Perth-Wellington, surrounding areas for rural high-speed internet
The Government of Ontario, partnering with the federal government, has announced up to $19,668,735 to bring high-speed internet to up to 2,700 households and businesses in underserved areas throughout Perth-Wellington and surrounding areas.
Province pledges $7M for agri-food research projects
On Monday, the Ontario government announced its support for 49 agri-food research projects with a pledge of $7 million.
International Plowing Match and Rural Expo cancelled for second year due to COVID-19
For the second year in a row, directors of the Ontario Plowmen’s Association have been forced to make the decision to cancel the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo.
