Ontario Premier Doug Ford opens 2026 International Plowing Match

October 1, 2026 @ 7:09 amNews, Walkerton Herald-Times

The official ribbon-cutting for IPM 2026 on Sept. 22 featured Premier Doug Ford, along with local leaders and sponsors. (Pauline Kerr photo)

WALKERTON – The opening ceremonies for the 2026 IPM and Rural Expo got off to a great start with an upbeat promise of support for agriculture from Premier Doug Ford, a blessing from Indigenous leader Shirley John, top-notch local entertainment, and brief greetings from the government, business representatives and volunteers who helped make this IPM…

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Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Pauline Kerr is a Local Journalism Initiative Reporter with the Walkerton Herald-Times. The Local Journalism Initiative is funded by the Government of Canada.