The Howick-Turnberry Fall Fair has its new fair ambassador, and her name is Ashlyn Hill.
Rural
IN PHOTOS: 101st Elementary School Fair in Belgrave
The 101st Elementary School Fair was held in Belgrave on Wednesday, Sept. 13.
IN PHOTOS: Huron Pioneer Thresher and Hobby Association holds 62nd reunion in Blyth
The small town of Blyth was once again a bustling metropolis for a few days as the Huron Pioneer Thresher and Hobby Association held its 62nd annual reunion on the Blyth Community Centre grounds.
OFA Viewpoint: Farm shows bring people together
September means fall harvest on the farm. And while that’s a busy time of year, the Ontario agriculture industry also makes time for two of the biggest agricultural shows on its calendar: Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show (COFS) and the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM).
August a busy month for South Bruce Dairy Club
August has been a busy month for the South Bruce Dairy Club, starting with the Grey Bruce Judging competition on Aug. 2.
Three local ladies vying for title of 2023-24 Howick-Turnberry Fair Ambassador
Three individuals are vying for the title of 2023-24 Howick-Turnberry Fair Ambassador.
N.E.A.T. meet at Monkton Diner
It’s not every day that you see a retired farmer from the New Hamburg area set off on a two-hour tractor trek to enjoy breakfast with his friends at a country restaurant in Monkton. Laverne Gingerich, 83, driving his 1945 WC Allis Chalmers, did exactly that when he drove to the Monkton Diner recentl
COLUMN: OFA, industry stakeholders connect with municipalities over common interests
This year’s Association of Municipalities of Ontario annual general meeting and conference attracted over 2,500 municipal leaders, government officials, civil servants as well as other interested stakeholders. Among those other stakeholders were a wide range of companies and organizations who are co
Huron County Plowing Match deemed a success
Organizers of the 2023 Huron County Plowing Match are calling the event a success. The match, which ran Aug. 17-18 at the farm of Pete and Leisa Albers on Browntown Road, may have been dampened by rain but not in spirit.
IN PHOTOS: 167th Teeswater Rural Fair
The 167th Teeswater Rural Fair was a successful one, running Aug. 17-20.
Delta Waterfowl Headwaters Chapter hosts fundraising dinner
The Delta Waterfowl Headwaters Chapter held its fundraising dinner at the Listowel Agricultural Hall on Aug. 12, where guests were treated to a delicious homemade dinner and a plethora of hunting auction items to bid on. Pictured from left: Committee members Parry Blancke, Colin Barbour, Sawyer Mart
167th Teeswater Fair set for Aug. 17-20
Very few fairs have as long and storied a history as the Teeswater Fair.
Huron County Plowing Match set for August 17-18
This year’s Huron County Plowing Match has been anticipated by hosts Pete and Leisa Albers for years.
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week award presented to Dr. Hannah Jansen
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week has been a mainstay for the agricultural industry in Grey and Bruce counties since 1966.
Listowel Farm and Maker Market opens
Harlow, a two-year-old golden doodle, joins his human, Abby, for a nice walk to the Agricultural Hall grounds to check out the vendors on opening day at the Listowel Farm and Maker Market, held on July 22. The market will run every other Saturday until Sept. 30 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m
