ONTARIO 鈥撀� We鈥檝e just come through the busy holiday season 鈥� and as much as this time is about family, friends and the start of a new year, it is also heavily centered around food.
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OPINION: Farmers urge snowmobilers to use trail system responsibly
ONTARIO 鈥� Another Ontario winter is in full swing and with that comes a wide range of winter sports that take people outside. A popular activity is snowmobiling 鈥� and Ontario is home to one of the largest interconnected snowmobiling trail systems anywhere.
No exemption for farmers in Guelph/Eramosa site alteration bylaw
BRUCEDALE 鈥� Farms in Guelph/Eramosa Township will no longer be exempt from a bylaw regulating the movement of fill.
OPINION: OFA is building relationships to get results
ONTARIO 鈥� It鈥檚 been a year since I was chosen to lead the Ontario Federation of Agriculture as its president, and as we prepare for our annual general meeting next week, it鈥檚 a good time to reflect on what鈥檚 been a busy 12 months in this new role.聽
OPINION: Farmers concerned with proposed pandemic preparedness bill
ONTARIO 鈥� It鈥檚 been almost five years since the first reports of a mysterious new illness affecting humans began circulating in the media.
Rae鈥檚 Growing Agritourism Act becomes law this week
TORONTO 鈥� A private member鈥檚 bill from Perth-色控传媒MPP Matthew Rae aimed at reducing liability for farm-based tourism operators has passed its third and final reading.
Crowds gather to see horses bring Santa Claus to Holstein
HOLSTEIN 鈥� Ponies, horses, and a few other animals were among the attractions as Holstein鈥檚 non-motorized Santa Claus parade returned for its 31st year on Dec. 14.
Chilly night for Rockwood Farmers鈥� Santa Claus parade
ROCKWOOD 鈥� People bundled up tight against the cold to watch the spectacle of the Rockwood Farmers鈥� Santa Claus Parade of Lights on Dec. 12.
OPINION: Energy issues remain top priority for Ontario farmers
ONTARIO 鈥� Concerns and challenges around Ontario鈥檚 energy supply remain a top-of-mind issue with Ontario鈥檚 farmers as we gathered in Toronto last week for the annual general meeting of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA).
Agricultural Hall of Fame gala welcomes new inductees
TORONTO 鈥� Four accomplished Canadians were aptly celebrated for their lifelong contributions to advancing Canadian agriculture when they were formally inducted into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame on Nov. 2 at a ceremony in Toronto, Ontario.聽
MPP Matthew Rae鈥檚 agri-tourism bill referred for final reading
TORONTO 鈥� A private member鈥檚 bill from Perth-色控传媒MPP Matthew Rae meant to help promote agricultural tourism in the province has been referred to the Legislative Assembly for its third and final reading.
ROI introduces the 2024 Rural Change Makers
GUELPH 鈥� The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) is excited to announce the 2024 young leaders of change who have begun their leadership learning journey together through the Rural Change Makers (RCM) program.聽
4-H executive director receives Coronation medal
WELLINGTON COUNTY 鈥� 4-H executive director Christine Oldfield, right, from Guelph was presented with the King Charles III Coronation Medal from the Senate of Canada Honourable Rob Black on Nov. 22.
Governments announce available funding for Ontario鈥檚 agri-food sector
TORONTO 鈥� The governments of Canada and Ontario are still accepting applications for three initiatives designed to enhance the province鈥檚 $50.7 billion agri-food sector through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP).
Mapleton 4-H Club participates in “show your 4-H colour” day
MAPLETON 鈥� Members of the Mapleton 4-H Club participated in a 鈥淪how your 4-H colour鈥� day by wearing green to their Nov. 4 meeting.