A One Health Approach initiative is bringing representatives from several organizations into a broad conversation about developing an integrated approach to health to reduce the risk of future infectious disease outbreaks.
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FCC: Limited availability pushing farmland prices higher across Canada
Limited availability of farmland for sale is continuing to push land values higher, according to the mid-year farmland values review by Farm Credit Canada (FCC).
New service launching for well water testing program
Grey Bruce Public Health (GBPH) has announced the launch of a locally developed service that will ensure all Grey-Bruce residents have equitable, timely access to Public Health Ontario’s free well water testing program. The new service will allow residents on private drinking water systems to pick u
Ashley Kestner crowned senior ambassador for Little Royal Fair
The 2022-23 Little Royal Fair ambassador Hayden Oberle and junior ambassador Callie Leifso passed on their crowns to this year’s ambassadors, Ashley Kestner – senior ambassador, and Rachel Holm – junior ambassador.
Province announces local economic development funding
Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington, announced over $272,802 in funding for local projects through the Rural Economic Development (RED) program on Sept. 29.
Bakker Dairy – proud producers of A2 milk
For those who are not lactose-intolerant but still have digestive discomfort after drinking a cool glass of milk, a particular protein could be causing the problem.
IN PHOTOS: Pumpkinpalooza 2023
Pumpkinpalooza 2023 was another big hit on the weekend, with droves of people turning out to find that perfect future jack-o-lantern.
IN PHOTOS: 164th Howick-Turnberry Fair
The 164th Howick-Turnberry Fair was held at the Howick Community Centre on Sept. 29 and 30.
Ecological farming: Worth a second look
Signs of the changing climate are worldwide today. People across the globe are racing to find new and innovative ways to minimize the damage, much of it caused by the human race in their quest for progress.
More fun than ever planned for 167th Little Royal
The 167th Walkerton Little Royal Fair is coming up soon on Oct. 13, 14, and 15.
OFA VIEWPOINT: Agriculture is about more than farming
This week marks Ontario Agriculture Week. Strategically selected to be just before Thanksgiving, it’s a perfect time to celebrate the abundance of locally produced food, fuel, fibre and flowers that we are lucky enough to have easy access to here in Ontario.
Energrow Inc.: Helping farmers reduce feed expenses, emissions while increasing bottom lines
A cow’s daily diet, according to the Dairy Farmers of Ontario, consists of 29 kilograms of feed per day. For the average dairy farm in Canada consisting of 96 milking cows, the costs of feed add up over time. Any way a dairy farmer – or any farmer, for that matter – can improve quality and lower cos
This summer’s rain may be too much of a good thing
Rain is not the only thing that makes for a bountiful harvest – sunshine is also necessary. And while this area has had more than enough of the former, that’s not the case for the latter.
South Bruce Dairy Club hosts Achievement Day, Sept. 9
The South Bruce Dairy Club’s Achievement Day was held on Sept. 9 at the Mildmay Fall Fair.
164th Howick-Turnberry Fall Fair set for Sept. 29-30
This year’s Howick-Turnberry Fall Fair promises to have something for everyone.
