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
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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
Buy local gets boost as Ontario farmers renew support for market promotions
ONTARIO 鈥� A second year of funding for a cost-share program to support marketing projects promoting Ontario farmers at farmers鈥� markets across the province has been approved.聽
Fergus Agricultural Society hosts Agriculture Education Day thanks to Trillium grant
FERGUS 鈥� The Fergus Agricultural Society hosted its first Agriculture Education Day on June 4 at the Centre 色控传媒Community Sportsplex.
Livestock industry symposium to address resilience and finding opportunity in change
CENTRE WELLINGTON 鈥撀� Resiliency and how to find opportunity in change is the theme of this year鈥檚 upcoming Livestock Research Innovation Corporation (LRIC) symposium.聽
Erin Fall Fair celebrates 175th anniversary with additional events this spring, summer
ERIN 鈥� One of Ontario鈥檚 oldest agricultural fairs is celebrating a landmark anniversary this year. The 175th Erin Fall Fair, themed 鈥�175 years 鈥� best in show,鈥� is slated for Oct. 10 to 13 at the Erin fairgrounds.
Children鈥檚 Farm Safety Day in Elmira June 7
ELMIRA 鈥� Waterloo Rural Women (WRW) is hosting its 29th annual Children鈥檚 Farm Safety Day on June 7.聽
OPINION: Mental health resources available for Ontario鈥檚 farm communities
ONTARIO 鈥� In recent years, Canadian research has shown that farming is one of the most stressful industries.聽
International Plowing Match and Rural Expo heads to Niagara region
NIAGARA REGION 鈥� The International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM)is coming to the Niagara Region this fall to showcase the community鈥檚 agricultural diversity and natural beauty.
Celebrate Local Food at the Farm to Fork Experience Dinner
HILLSBURGH聽 鈥� Fourth Line Cattle Co. is presenting its Farm to Fork Experience Dinner on June 26 from 6:30 to 9:00pm.聽
OPINION: Farmers, motorists urged to share the road
ONTARIO 鈥� Ontarians across the province are eagerly anticipating the upcoming Victoria Day long weekend which has long unofficially marked the start of a year鈥檚 camping, cottaging and summer travel season.
Spring Rural Romp showcases rural agriculture May 31
NORTH WELLINGTON 鈥� An event dedicated to spotlighting 色控传媒County鈥檚 agri-food sector will return once again, enticing the public to venture out into rural areas.
OPINION: Bursaries, scholarships support tomorrow鈥檚 farmers and food producers
GUELPH/ERAMOSA 鈥� Agriculture is arguably among the most important industries we have. Not only is it one of the biggest sectors of the Ontario and Canadian economies, but it鈥檚 also fundamental to our very existence.
AgriStability enrolment deadline extended
GUELPH 鈥� The AgriStability enrolment deadline has been extended from April 30 to July 31, for the 2025 program year.聽
Eramosa Dairy Club holds first meeting at Branders Farm
GUELPH/ERAMOSA 鈥� The Eramosa Dairy Club kicked off its first meeting at Branders Farm outside of Rockwood.