“We’re back to in-person,” said Lorie Smith of Grey County Agricultural Services, of Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week, Jan. 4-10, 2023.
Rural
Avian flu identified in poultry in Perth County
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been identified in live poultry delivered by an independent third party to a commercial processing plant in Perth County, according to Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH).
Ag. Society contributes $10K to Listowel emergency department
Recently, the Listowel Agricultural Society made a donation to Listowel Memorial Hospital. The donation comes as a result of the successful 2022 Listowel Agricultural Fair, held July 14-17.
Robinson wins Perth County ag award
Once a year, the Perth County Federation of Agriculture honours an individual who has contributed tirelessly to agriculture in Perth County.
Perth-Huron Jersey Dairy Cattle Club honouring retiring secretary-treasurer
The Perth-Huron Jersey Dairy Cattle Club has a very active membership with breeders of Jerseys from Perth and Huron counties. The little brown cow from both counties is known all over the world for outstanding type and production. The club recently recognized Carolyn Van Dorp (pictured), longtime se
Listowel Ag. Society hosts annual Christmas craft sale
The Listowel Agricultural Society hosted its annual Christmas Craft Sale on Nov. 19 at the Ag. Hall, with hundreds of early holiday shoppers out in force to support the event and check some Christmas gifts off their lists.
Listowel Ag Society hosts annual Harvest Dinner
There were many smiles in attendance at this year’s Harvest Dinner hosted by the Listowel Agricultural Society on Nov. 5.
Safety tips for hunters, non-hunters during deer season
With deer hunting season now open, the sight of hunters in local fields and bushes will be commonplace.
Maitland Conservation board returns to admin building, introduces new staff members
Maitland Conservation (MC) board members returned to the administration building in Wroxeter for the first time since moving to the Wroxeter Community Hall in 2020 due to the social-distancing mandate during the pandemic.
IN PHOTOS: 2022 Walkerton Little Royal Fair
Little Royal Fair makes a triumphant return to Walkerton
Teeswater landfill to accept agricultural plastics for recycling
Council and staff hope a pilot project will help divert agricultural plastics from the landfill.
OFA VIEWPOINT: OFA and local federations invest in road safety
It’s fall in Ontario and harvest is in full swing on farms across the province. It’s an important time of year for farmers as it’s when we bring in the crops we’ve been nurturing all season long and prepare our fields and farms for the winter season.
Walkerton Little Royal junior and senior ambassador crowned
The Little Royal Fair has new junior and senior ambassadors. Hayden Oberle (second from left), senior ambassador, a Grade 11 student at Sacred Heart High School, and Callie Leifso (second from right), junior ambassador, a Grade 8 student at Walkerton District Community School, were crowned during a
Dantry Danes, Cricket Meadow Meats take a natural approach with their agriculture businesses
Local businesses Dantry Danes and Cricket Meadow Meats, located on the home farm of Danielle Yule and Matt Van Ankum outside of Gorrie, have always taken a natural approach to their businesses and it has served them well for over 20 years.
TD Tree Day event held at Kerr Complex
The Listowel TD Tree Day event, held on Oct. 1 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex, was possible due to the generous donations of time and energy from hundreds of volunteers and local businesses, the expertise of Maitland Conservation (MC), and the TD Ready Commitment.
