The Canadian Mushroom Growers’ Association (CMGA) has expressed its support of the Ontario government tightening rules for temporary help agenices.
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FCC trade report shows strong agriculture and food exports in 2020
Despite a global contraction in agriculture exports, 2020 was a relatively good year for Canadian agriculture and food exporters, according to Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) latest trade report.
Stoltz, Hub merging to form Equipment Ontario
Stoltz Sales and Service, with locations in Mildmay and Listowel, will be getting a new look later this year.
Howick Fire Department awarded FCC AgriSpirit funding
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is giving $1.5 million through its FCC AgriSpirit Fund to 88 community groups across Canada to support rural capital projects.
Board members needed for proposed new agricultural science centre
Jill Lewis, chair of the Huron Perth Ag Science Centre – a concept that might see a children’s agricultural museum built somewhere in North Perth – presented to Huron County council on Oct. 20.
Wingham Community Garden donates 1,540 pounds of produce to North Huron Food Share
The Wingham Community Garden harvested 390 peaches this year, with one tree producing 62 pounds of the tasty treat, a bumper crop, a spokesperson for the group said in an email.
New Perth County Children’s Water Festival now underway
The Perth Children’s Water Festival committee is excited to share virtual opportunities and resources with classes across Perth County.
Heartland vet receives prestigious American award
A local large animal veterinarian made history within the American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) organization earlier this month, becoming the first woman and the youngest in her field to ever receive its most prestigious award.
‘Fall Into Christmas’ vendors’ market a success
The Walkerton Agricultural Society’s “Fall Into Christmas” vendors’ market Oct. 16 at the Walkerton Agricultural Building offered shoppers a chance to get a jump start on Christmas gift buying, a little something to pamper themselves, or a look at home décor items for the holidays.
Proposed amendments to source protection plan address fuel storage and salt use
Proposed amendments to the approved source protection plan and assessment reports for the Saugeen, Grey Sauble, and Northern Bruce Peninsula source protection region are now available for review and comment.
Province-wide education blitz encourages Ontarians to learn what drinking water protection zone signs mean
Conservation Ontario and local source protection authorities and regions have launched a three-week public information campaign. The campaign about drinking water protection zone signs started on Oct. 7.
Animal rights activists hold peaceful vigil outside Hanover turkey plant
“Turkeys are sentient beings,” said Jenn Deighan-Schenk, one of a group of animal rights activists who held a vigil on Oct. 8 outside the Hanover turkey processing plant for the turkeys killed for Thanksgiving.
Perth County agrees to collaboration with Huron Perth Ag Science Centre
On Oct. 7, Jillian Lewis, chair of the board for the Huron Perth Ag Science Centre made a presentation to Perth County council to ask for support.
In Photos – Pumpkinpalooza 2021
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In Photos – Listowel Ag. Society hosts craft/pumpkin show
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