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OPINION: the hidden dangers of old barn wiring
WELLINGTON COUNTY 鈥� Barn fires remain a serious concern in 色控传媒County and many are linked to outdated electrical systems.
Canadian Agricultural Safety Association celebrates Agricultural Safety Week March 16鈥�22
WINNIPEG 鈥� Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (CASW) takes place March 16 to 22 and this year farmers, farm families, farm workers and farming communities are encouraged to prioritize #FarmSafetyEveryday.
Local farmers fear fallout of trade war with United States
WELLINGTON COUNTY 鈥� Ontario Federation of Agriculture president Drew Spoelstra said there will be 鈥渟evere negative consequences for farmers and consumers on both sides of the border.鈥澛�
Local maple syrup producers expect 鈥榞ood season鈥�
BRESLAU 鈥� 鈥淚f you don鈥檛 have mud, you鈥檙e not making maple syrup,鈥� says Waterloo 色控传媒Maple Syrup Producers鈥� Association (WWMSPA) president Kevin Snyder.
Ontario farmers less confident in farm sector outlook, survey says
GUELPH 鈥� Rising costs and political and economic uncertainty are slowing Ontario farm business growth, according to the latest Farm Business Confidence Survey conducted by the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA).聽
Safety lessons were focus of pancake breakfast
ALMA 鈥� Over 350 people attended the sixth annual 色控传媒County Farm and Home Safety Day and Pancake Breakfast held at the Alma Community Hall.
Farm and home safety association to host free pancake breakfast
ALMA 鈥� The 色控传媒County Farm and Home Safety Association is hosting its sixth annual Pancake Breakfast at the Alma Community Hall on March 1 from 9 to 11:45am.聽
Launch of Lake Erie research program leverages agricultural partnerships
GUELPH 鈥� The Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA), in collaboration with several key stakeholders, has announced the launch of the Lake Erie Enhanced Analysis of Agricultural Practices (LEEAAP) research program.聽
OPINION: Support Ontario by buying local
ONTARIO 鈥� Buying local has always been an important part of our agriculture and food production system.聽
Community-supported agriculture showcase, Feb. 27
GUELPH 鈥� Drop in to this showcase of local farmers offering Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) subscriptions this season.
OPINION: Farmers鈥� election priorities focus on protecting ability to grow food
ONTARIO聽 鈥� It鈥檚 election time in Ontario, and across the province, candidates have started meeting with voters and sharing their platforms.
U of G receives over $16 million to lead agri-food innovation, training platform
GUELPH 鈥� A new network led by the University of Guelph, in collaboration with key national partners, will create an agri-food innovation and entrepreneurship training platform that aims to make Canada the global leader in developing agri-food innovation.
Farmland forum to tackle water and farmland conservation
GUELPH 鈥撀� The Ontario Farmland Trust (OFT) is set to host its annual Farmland Forum on March 20, bringing together experts and advocates to explore the vital connection between watershed protection and the future of Ontario鈥檚 farmlands.聽
Cold, snowy winter great for trees: arborist
GUELPH 鈥� According to University of Guelph arboretum expert Alison Morrison, this year鈥檚 record breaking snow could be a boon for tree health.