The opportunity to network with fellow producers, chat with friends you haven’t seen for a while, enjoy those famous Farmers’ Week meals, take in a busy trade show and learn from speakers who include people with national and international reputations, as well as local agribusiness experts discussing
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Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week draws larger-than-ever audience
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week (GBFW) found the right combination of features for a top-notch agricultural trade show a long time ago. Times change, and so do the elements for that winning combination. This year’s GBFW is the proof.
Ag Business and Crop Inc. – taking field health to new heights
It would be an impossible task to find anyone who could coherently argue against the value of farmers. They feed the world’s population in its entirety, and much of their success or failure in the agricultural sector is based upon the health of the soil in which they plant, and subsequently the crop
Local egg farmers travel to Nepal
There are agricultural organizations in Canada that care greatly about the food they produce and the animals they care for.
North Perth well represented at PCFA Gala awards
Award presentations were an integral part of the Perth County Federation of Agriculture (PCFA) annual gala held at the Arden Park Hotel in Stratford last month.
58th annual Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week set for Jan. 3-9
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week (GBFW) returns for its 58th consecutive year in 2024.
County gearing up for stewardship program
A long-awaited program is launching in Perth County this December.
Listowel Ag. Society donates to local food bank
The Listowel Agricultural Society donated $6,246 in proceeds from its annual October Harvest Dinner and Auction to the Listowel Salvation Army Family Services food bank on Nov. 27. Pictured, from left: 2023-24 Listowel Agricultural Fair Ambassador Vanessa Kloostra, Salvation Army Food Bank Coordinat
Residents ask council to reconsider Filsinger Drain project
Two residents who own property serviced by the Filsinger Drain have asked council to reconsider moving forward with the project.
SVCA board approves draft 2024 budget in principle
After another round of discussion, Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority’s (SVCA) board of directors have endorsed a somewhat streamlined version of the 2024 draft budget and will be circulating it to member municipalities for review.
Maitland Conservation board members review three-year work plan, watershed strategy
Maitland Conservation (MC) members reviewed the draft three-year work plan and watershed strategy at their regular board meeting held on Oct. 11 in Wroxeter.
Drain crossing project involves over 1,000 landowners connected to South Maitland Drain
The engineer involved in this drainage project said it was unique for several reasons.
TD Tree Days in Listowel, Oct. 21
The TD Tree Days program was conducted in Listowel for the third time on Saturday, Oct. 21, with 45 individual, family and organizational volunteers helping to plant 340 trees and shrubs in the vicinity of the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex. The event was held in conjunction with Maitland Conservation,
Listowel Ag. Society donates $10K to Memorial Hospital Foundation
The Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation (LMHF) received another boost to its ongoing commitment to purchasing a new ‘operating room bundle’ on Oct. 12, when the Listowel Agricultural Society (LAS) once again stepped up with a significant donation.
‘Jubilee Acres’ celebrates 25th and final year of helping to end world hunger
The Canadian Foodgrains Bank “Jubilee Acres” growing project is celebrating its 25th and final year of helping to end hunger around the world.
