By the time Dustin ‘Dusty’ Connell was informed he had even been nominated for a Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Customer Spotlight Award, he had already been named Ontario’s recipient of the honour for 2023.
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North Perth farmer becoming key voice for youth, women in agricultural sector
Since being becoming a member of the Canadian Agricultural Youth Council (CYAC) last year, Alanna Coneybeare is quickly becoming a growing voice for demographics of the industry that have been traditionally under-represented in the past.
C&M Seeds’ winter canola – high risk, high reward
C&M Seeds is no stranger to being a leader in their industry. They’re “committed to advancing the future of agriculture” and “doing everything they can” to aid in making crop production a profitable venture.
‘The training is missing’
Jason Wolf is passionate about his job. The Palmerston resident works in the highly-specialized field of telecommunications, making sure towers are properly constructed and those working on the towers stay safe.
Farmers call on feds to end fertilizer tariff, reimburse farmers
The Ontario Bean Growers, along with farmers from across Canada, are calling on the federal government to end the tariff on fertilizer purchased from Russia and to reimburse farmers the $34 million they’ve set aside from the tariffs already paid.
Bill 23 and agriculture – how local farmers are affected
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) recently released an informative webinar titled “Home Grown: The Impacts of Bill 23 on Agriculture Across Ontario.”
Collecting syrup on a sunny day
On a sunny day over March Break, Jim Gibson, his granddaughters and their friends were busy collecting maple syrup on his farm outside of Fordwich. Pictured are Addison Gibson, Owen, Emma and Reed Coghlin, Jim Gibson and Summer Gibson.
Huron Perth Ag Science Centre to host first AGM
The Huron Perth Ag Science Centre board of directors announced last week the organization will be hosting its first ever annual general meeting later this month.
‘Tap into spring’ at Meadow Ridge Maplefest, April 1
The Walkerton Optimist Club will be celebrating the sweet taste of spring with Maplefest, at Meadow Ridge near Walkerton on April 1.
Accomplished arborist speaks at recent Formosa Lions Farmers’ Night
Formosa Lions Farmers’ Night saw Lions members and 32 guests from neighbouring towns enjoying a delicious roast beef dinner with all the trimmings.
Shoreline mapping
Maitland Conservation (MC) held a Shoreline Mapping information centre on March 7 at the Knights of Columbus Centre in Goderich, showcasing the completed draft hazard mapping and speaking to citizens about how this may affect their shoreline property.
Drayton Kinsmen Farm show returns, April 12-13
Rural Ontario’s agribusiness showcase is back. The Drayton Kinsmen Farm show will return for its 39th edition this spring after three years of pandemic-related cancellations.
South Bruce says ‘no’ to backyard chickens
Chickens will not be allowed in the backyards of urban areas of South Bruce, for now.
Maple syrup season officially underway
The chilly conditions didn’t keep maple syrup enthusiasts away on Friday, Feb. 24, as about 40 people gathered at Hoover’s Maple Syrup operation on Line 78 north of Atwood for the ceremonial first tree tapping of the season.
Local fair ambassadors attend OAAS meeting
The Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies held their annual meeting in Richmond Hill in February. Many local agricultural societies and fall fair organizations had representatives on hand for the learning sessions, trade show, and entertainment. Pictured are Hayden Oberle, Walkerton Little R
