Conservation Ontario and local source protection authorities and regions have launched a three-week public information campaign. The campaign about drinking water protection zone signs started on Oct. 7.
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Animal rights activists hold peaceful vigil outside Hanover turkey plant
“Turkeys are sentient beings,” said Jenn Deighan-Schenk, one of a group of animal rights activists who held a vigil on Oct. 8 outside the Hanover turkey processing plant for the turkeys killed for Thanksgiving.
Perth County agrees to collaboration with Huron Perth Ag Science Centre
On Oct. 7, Jillian Lewis, chair of the board for the Huron Perth Ag Science Centre made a presentation to Perth County council to ask for support.
In Photos – Pumpkinpalooza 2021
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In Photos – Listowel Ag. Society hosts craft/pumpkin show
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Celebrate the bounty of our sector this Ontario Agriculture Week and beyond
Since 1998, our province has recognized Ontario Agriculture Week as the opportune time to celebrate our dynamic industry and the millions of acres tended to by our farmers, the abundance of food produced by the agri-food sector, the Ontarians our industry employs, the rural communities we support an
Favourable commodity price and interest rates fuel farmland market
Strong commodity prices combined with low interest rates continue to sustain farmland value increases in most parts of Canada, according to a mid-year review by Farm Credit Canada (FCC).
Police reminding drivers to share road with farm equipment
An increasing number of farmers are operating from more than one site, which increases the amount of time that farm vehicles are on the road. With harvest season upon us, you can expect to encounter farm equipment on the roadway as you drive through southern Bruce County.
Enjoying the sweet taste of maple at ‘Fall in Love with Maple’ event
Meadow Ridge Maple is almost within shouting distance of Walkerton, but it feels like it’s a world away.
Province announces funding for In the Know mental health program
The Ontario government has announced funding for a mental health literacy program designed to support the well-being of the farming community.
Produce Club makes eating fresh fruit and vegetables easy
Brad and Jill Pitt are a brother and sister who share a business that’s based on supplying the freshest produce, from local suppliers whenever possible, directly to consumers.
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week plans ‘the best virtual conference possible’ for second straight year
The Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week (GBFW) committee has made the decision to deliver, for the second year in a row, “the best virtual conference possible” in 2022, said Lorie Smith, conference co-ordinator.
Regional partners launch 11-week farm-to-retail workshop
Starting Oct. 28, the counties of Simcoe, Grey, and Bruce, along with the Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre of Georgian College, are partnering on an 11-week farm to retail workshop.
NWMO releases nuclear waste transportation survey results
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) released the results of a survey they say was conducted regarding their transportation planning framework.
Lobb ready to get back to work for Huron-Bruce
After a whirlwind five-week campaign, MP Ben Lobb took the time to reflect on the election, his priorities for this term, and talk a little bit of Blue Jays baseball with Midwestern Newspapers on Sept. 24.
