It’s the busiest time of year for maple syrup producers, but Diane and Terry Hoover of Hoover’s Maple Syrup always still find the time to open the doors to the public to showcase their impressive certified organic operation just north of Atwood for Maple Weekend, held April 2-3 this year.
Rural
Crowds enjoy the sweet taste of spring at Meadow Ridge Maple
For some, it was their first real post-COVID outing. For others, it was a return to a loved tradition.
The swans have arrived
The weather may not show it, but the swans know spring is on the way. They’ve arrived in the Grey-Bruce area en route to their nesting grounds in the far north.
Country Life – Spring 2022
Inside the pages of Country Life:
From tree to table: Hoover’s Maple Syrup and the intricate science behind syrup production
Terry Hoover kills the engine of his Kubota utility vehicle and climbs out of the cab into the cool but comfortable early February air.
Housing, war in Ukraine are both agricultural issues
The definition of what’s an agricultural issue got a lot broader during the March 24 Politicians’ Meeting, organized and sponsored by the Bruce County and Grey County federations of agriculture.
Area farm cooperative members set to vote on amalgamation recommendation
A merger between two local farm co-operatives is being recommended to members by the board of directors of both companies.
South Bruce youth visit Borehole Drilling sites, learn about work underway
Nearly 20 young people from South Bruce had the opportunity to visit the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s (NWMO) borehole sites to see the work being done and ask questions of the geoscience team that are leading the drilling and analysis of the borehole core rock samples.
Forest conservation celebrates 75 years in Huron County
The first tree bylaw was passed in 1947 in Huron County. At a time when there was a general concern about soil erosion and water issues that resulted from previous clear-cutting. Now, 75 years later, Huron County owns and maintains 14 forest tracts consisting of more than 1600 acres.
Winner of Agricultural Society’s quilt raffle announced
Congratulations to Pauline Siegfried, who is the winner of the Walkerton Agricultural Society quilt raffle. The Agricultural Society would like to thank everyone who supported this project by making blocks or purchasing tickets. There are a bunch of talented quilters in our community! Pictured: Gail
Council discusses Perth County Federation of Agriculture letter
Council briefly discussed a letter from the Perth County Federation of Agriculture (PCFA), addressed to Perth County council, regarding county budget.
Hoover’s Maple Syrup hosts first seasonal tapping ceremony, Feb. 25
The Waterloo-Wellington Local of the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers’ Association (OMSPA) held the First Tapping Ceremony of the 2022 season at Hoover’s Maple Syrup, just south of Listowel on Feb. 25.
Bruce County imposes weight/load restrictions on several roads
Effective Tuesday, March 1, Bruce County’s transportation and environmental services department has implemented weight/load restrictions of five tonne per single axle on several county roads until further notice.
Bruce County discusses OP amendment that will affect agricultural land
Bruce County council discussed an amendment to the Official Plan (OP) that will affect all agricultural land in the county, and accepted a staff report for information.
Hoover’s hosting Family Day tours
Hoover’s Maple Syrup just north of Atwood is encouraging area residents to book a Family Day tour of their organic operation this coming long weekend, Feb. 19-21, for the opportunity to walk the sugar bush and see how sap is collected to create everyone’s favourite breakfast complement. Hoover’s Map
