The Bruce County Beef Farmers are proud of our community’s strong roots in agriculture and want to encourage our youth to consider a future in this industry.
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OFA VIEWPOINT: OFA engages election candidates on food security, supply chain resilience
Ontario’s provincial election campaign is now in full swing, and across the province, candidates are engaging with voters in hopes of capturing their support at the ballot box. In turn, voters want to know where candidates stand on the issues that matter most to them.
Huron Perth Ag Science Centre will be ‘something our community will be proud of’
Jill Lewis has a vision.
Supporting the agri-food sector means economic growth, prosperity for Ontario
Throughout the last two years, farmers and farm businesses have worked hard to adapt to the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic. That included ensuring Ontarians continued to have access to locally-grown food and keeping farm workers and rural communities healthy and safe.
CFI plants approximately 100 trees at Turnberry Conservation in effort to restore pre-settlement forest
The Turnberry Conservation Area is a flat, grassy field with a soccer field bordering on the Maitland River. On the far side of the river is a dense forest that towers over the field and its soccer posts.
Recognition important to recipient of 2021 Walkerton Clean Water Legacy Award
The recognition of being the 2021 recipient of the Walkerton Clean Water Legacy Award is gratifying to Connor Maxwell.
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.
