A telehealth line that makes mental wellness support available to all Ontario farmers and farm families is now live. It is part of the Farmer Wellness Initiative (FWI), which addresses growing mental health concerns in the agricultural sector by offering more accessible mental health and wellness su
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OFA Viewpoint: Environmental practices a long-term commitment on Ontario farms
Farmers, more than most people, have a very close relationship with the environment. We depend on air, soil, and water to grow our crops and raise our livestock, so we know first-hand how important it is to care for and nurture our natural ecosystems as best as we can.
IN PHOTOS: 2022 Blyth Thresher and Hobby Assocation Reunion
The Huron Pioneer Thresher and Hobby Association Inc. marked its return to Blyth on Sept. 9-11 for the 61st edition of its popular reunion exhibition.
166th Listowel Agricultural Fair Results – Homecraft Division
Quilting Wall hanging Clara Bauman Donna Mitchell Beth Annett Quilt/panel Clara Bauman Peggy Nagle…
Abigail Peel crowned Howick-Turnberry Fair Ambassador
For the first time since 2019, the Howick-Turnberry Fall Fair Ambassador will not be Dezirae Whitehead.
Fall Expo scheduled for Sept. 16
Fall Expo time has arrived, with the Milverton Agricultural Society featuring a number of attractions set to roll out this Friday, Sept. 16.
IN PHOTOS: Mildmay-Carrick Fall Fair thrills crowds
“Back in Action” was the theme of this year’s Mildmay-Carrick Fall Fair, and the event certainly lived up to it.
Two contest for Howick-Turnberry Fall Fair Ambassador crown
The Howick-Turnberry Fall Fair Ambassador competition will be held on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Howick Community Centre.
Mildmay-Carrick Fall Fair is back in action!
We’re back in action! Jess Schmalz discussed the upcoming ambassador competition. “Join us for this year’s Mildmay-Carrick Fall Fair Ambassador Pageant on Friday, Sept. 9, featuring live, local talent that will have you singing and tapping your toes right along!”
Fizell finishes second runner-up at CNE Ambassador of the Fairs competition
The community has expressed its pride for Mary Fizell. Fizell, the 2019-22 Listowel Agricultural Society Ambassador, was the second runner-up at the recent Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) Ambassador of the Fairs competition in Toronto.
2022 Perth County Plowing Match in photos
Herb and Anna Meulensteen of rural Listowel along with John Berlett (crop) played host to the 2022 Perth County Plowing Match on Aug. 27. The first time the event has been held in three years, this year’s edition was well attended with a number of competitors across a variety of both tractor and hor
2022 Listowel Agricultural Fair, Parade results
Best Theme Float – Visions of Wagon Wheels to Ferris Wheels Carson Farms Shriners Best 4-H Club…
2022 Listowel Agricultural Fair results, Homecraft Division
Culinary Arts Loaf of homemade white bread 1. Marybelle Dittmer 2. Marilyn Whaley 3. Beth Annett…
Listowel 4-H Dairy Club hosts fundraising BBQ
Pictured serving up a barbecue lunch at the Listowel Peavey Mart on Aug. 20 is Listowel Fair Ambassador Hayleigh Royce with her fellow 4-H members Natalie Robinson and Addison Barclay. The Listowel 4-H Dairy Calf Club raised $266.22 from the barbecue last Saturday. The club graciously appreciated t
IN PHOTOS: 2022 Teeswater Fair
The 2022 Teeswater Fair was held last weekend.
