North Dundas firefighters ‘head to the field’ to fight corn stubble fire
Spotted off Van Camp Rd. this afternoon: Nation Valley NewsCorn Stubble Fire, Van Camp Rd., North Dundas, April 23, 2019
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Desormeaux Meats owner vows to carry on after fire damages iconic Crysler abattoir
CRYSLER — The owner of Desormeaux Meats Inc & Slaughterhouse suspects upgraded cooling compressors may have played a role in the damaging fire that struck the Queen Street business around 2 a.m. yesterday morning. “We…
Building a stronger partnership for Ontario agriculture
By Keith Currie President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Last week’s provincial budget announcement provided Ontarians plenty of material to sift through. From budget cuts to investment promises, the government appeared to include something for everyone…
Weagant’s annual Customer Appreciation Day a huge success
Kelsey Smith Nation Valley News WINCHESTER — Farm trucks lined Highway 43 near Winchester on Wednesday, April 10 during Weagant Farm Supplies annual Customer Appreciation Day. As per tradition they served up fresh barbecued sausages…
Seed wagon overturns in downtown Winchester
A sign that planting season is indeed coming WINCHESTER — A tractor-drawn seed wagon or “tender” overturned in downtown Winchester late yesterday afternoon, spilling a large mound of reddish-coloured soybean seed onto the sidewalk on…
Three new faces added to Dundas County Agricultural Hall of Fame
Honour conferred on Gordon Garlough, Gordon Smith and Diane Harkin in Winchester, Saturday night WINCHESTER — The Dundas Agricultural Hall of Fame inducted three distinguished names at the bi-annual ceremony and charity gala at the…
Fair farm tax ratios are a tough sell in many municipalities
by Pat Jilesen Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Explaining Ontario’s property tax system and how farmland taxes are calculated is a complicated issue. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) has been meeting with municipalities across…
2019 Rural Summit Agendas announced; Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing Steve Clark to make an appearance
KEMPTVILLE — The 2019 Rural Summit Organizing Committee along with ITM Events proudly presents the 2019 Rural Summit. This special event will be taking place on Friday April 12 and Saturday April 13, at Parish…
OFA clears up confusion on the federal carbon fuel tax
by Bruce Buttar Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture A new federal fuel surcharge comes into effect on April 1. Farmers in Ontario are eligible for an exemption on fuels used for farming practices, but the…
Maple Weekend Sweet Ontario serves up some sweet locally-made syrup, April 6-7
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Grampie’s Sugar Shack in Chesterville, offers a Canadian tradition the old-fashioned way
Grampie’s farm gate sales syrup Enjoy the sweet Canadian tradition all year long with fresh local maple syrup from Grampie’s Maple Sugar Shack, Chesterville. Available in several size bottles ranging from 250mL to 4 litre…
Sweet visit: Premier makes ‘whistle-sap’ at Sand Road Maple Farm
North Stormont Township operation hosts Doug Ford this afternoon MOOSE CREEK — A local sugarbush hosted Ontario’s first minister this afternoon as Premier Doug Ford made a surprise 30-minute whistle-stop (whistle-sap?) visit at Sand Road Maple…
Ford gov’t takes carbon-tax fight to the farm, warns of higher food prices
Trudeau’s carbon tax goes into effect April Fool’s Day EASTERN ONTARIO — Prepare for higher food prices and job losses as the federal Liberals’ carbon tax begins to bite, warns the Ford government. Ontario’s governing…
Federal election budget fuels investments in agri-food
By Keith Currie President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture There’s something in this year’s federal budget for everyone, at least that’s the government’s intent ahead of a federal election this year. The good news for Canadian…
Local Mayors take a sweet bite of maple at annual Dundas Seed Show
DIXONS CORNERS — Over 40 agricultural booths were set up at Dundas Soil and Crop Improvement Association’s annual Dundas Seed, Forage and Agricultural Show, March 8. A popular event during the show is the baking…
