WELLINGTON COUNTY 鈥� Farmers in the Grand River watershed have access to new grant funding, available through the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA), aimed at reducing phosphorus runoff into local waterways鈥攁 crucial step in preventing harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie.聽
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Early Career Research Award supports two Guelph research initiatives
GUELPH 鈥� The 2025 Early Career Research Award was presented to two University of Guelph researchers at the Livestock Research Innovation Corporation (LRIC) symposium held recently.聽
Farmers support 41 community projects with new Revive Fund investment
ONTARIO 鈥� The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) has approved more than $96,000 in funding to its Revive Fund for 2025.
National Strategy for Soil Health Act highlights critical ground preservation needs: Black
OTTAWA 鈥� On June 13, Robert Black, Senator for Ontario, rose in the Senate Chamber to speak to Bill S-230.
Upper Canada Two Cylinder Club hosts annual tractor run
MAPLETON 鈥� It was a green and yellow spectacle on the morning of June 21, as a long line of vintage John Deere tractors rolled through Mapleton Township鈥檚 countryside for the Upper Canada Two Cylinder Club鈥檚 (UCTCC) annual tractor run.
Orangeville welcomes new farm show this February
ORANGEVILLE 鈥� The agricultural community is getting a new winter tradition, with the launch of the Orangeville Farm Show, taking place Feb. 4 and 5.
OPINION: Ontario farms produce more than many people think
ONTARIO 鈥� Ontario farms produce more than 200 different food and farm products, giving consumers a wide range of options for filling their shopping carts and dinner plates with local food all year long.聽
Six competing in Ambassador Competition for the Harriston-Minto Fair
MINTO 鈥� The Ambassador Competition for the Harriston-Minto Fair has a total of six competing for the title of junior and senior Harriston-Minto Ambassadors.
Students learn about growing veggies, food security
GUELPH/ERAMOSA 鈥� Gardening can boost mental, physical and emotional wellbeing. That鈥檚 one reason St. John Bosco Catholic High School students visit the Northfield Gardening Project to help grow food for Hope House鈥檚 Free Food Market.聽
West Luther 4-H Field Crops club tours fertilizer plant
HARRISTON 鈥� West Luther 4-H Field Crops club is enjoying another year of tours and meetings.
County farmers鈥� market boxes and trail return this summer
WELLINGTON COUNTY 鈥� The County of 色控传媒has announced the Farmers鈥� Market Box Series is back and has partnered with seven farmers鈥� markets in the county and Guelph.
OPINION: Farmers encouraged to help shape future of Ontario agriculture
ONTARIO 鈥� The strength and success of an organization is driven and defined by its leadership. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA), which represents about 88 per cent of Ontario鈥檚 farmers through its membership, has always been proud of being farmer-led and farmer-driven.
Peter Hannam remembered as farmer, mentor, leader, innovator
GUELPH/ERAMOSA 鈥� In the agricultural community, Peter Hannam was known for his encouraging mentorship, innovative farming practices, leadership roles, integrity, discipline and successful businesses.
Soil health report Critical Ground is one year old
ONTARIO聽 鈥� One year ago, the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry (AGFO) tabled its report Critical Ground: Why Soil is Essential to Canada鈥檚 Economic, Environmental, Human and Social Health.聽
Conservation group looks to stop invasive plants early
GUELPH-ERAMOSA 鈥� Staff and volunteers from Freshwater Conservation Canada (FCC) took to the Eramosa River in canoes in an attempt to catch invasive species before they spread.聽