The recognition of being the 2021 recipient of the Walkerton Clean Water Legacy Award is gratifying to Connor Maxwell.
Rural
Local fly-fishing enthusiast seeks heritage status for Saugeen River
Jack Serre is a man on a mission – to raise the status of the Saugeen River system to Heritage River status.
Senate committee studying Canadian soil health
Senator Rob Black’s kicking at the dirt in Ottawa has produced momentum for a comprehensive national soil study.
Busy, successful 2022 so far for Huron Perth Junior Farmers
Huron Perth Junior Farmers have had an eventful first quarter in 2022. The year started virtually and slowly moved to in-person events.
Plans taking shape for traditional Listowel Fair
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic two years ago, businesses, families and individuals have had to rapidly adapt to an ever-evolving situation in the interest of public health.
Huron Perth Junior Farmers present video doc series through ‘Century Farm Show’
Celebrating agriculture’s rich local history is an integral aspect to the Huron Perth Junior Farmers (HPJF), as is utilizing the collective experience and advice of long-time farming families to prepare the next generation for their turn at the helm.
‘No Mow May’ nearly underway as Perth County finishes mowing report
‘No Mow May’ is getting underway across North America.
Automated smart system lessens grower workload in the greenhouse
As the labour shortage facing the greenhouse vegetable sector intensifies, growers are increasingly looking for alternatives to help them fill critical positions.
OFA VIEWPOINT: OFA outlines importance of biosecurity as a shared responsibility
As farmers, we know that it’s the finite details that make all the difference. This could be closing the latch on a gate, applying the parking brake, or checking your blind spot when making a left-hand turn. Biosecurity includes a collection of those details to maintain safety standards and protect
Mildmay-Carrick Fall Fair parade set for Sept. 11
The Mildmay Agricultural Society has received approval from the municipality to hold a parade in conjunction with the 157th annual Mildmay-Carrick Fall Fair, set to take place Sept. 11.
Out my window
Dorothy Hazlehurst loves watching the deer out her front window – all 10 of them visit every day.
Home Grown Food Basket expands locally, out of province
In four short years, Home Grown Food Basket has expanded from a home-based business to a storefront in Wingham, and now to a secondary headquarters located in the former Fordwich United Church.
Co-op members approve merger
A merger between two local farm cooperatives has been approved.
FCC boosts credit availability to help with higher input costs
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is offering enhanced credit line options and increased crop input loan limits to address recent input cost increases in Canada’s agriculture and food industry.
Spring is in the air; open markets back in the region
As the world slowly peeks out from behind closed doors and restrictions ease, two local venues opened their doors for spring markets, bringing some sunshine to the region.
