Tom Van Dusen Nation Valley News ST. ALBERT — The manager of Eastern Ontario’s premier cheese factory and sales outlet is “shocked and disappointed” that three cases of COVID-19 have been identified at the facility….
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Tom Van Dusen Nation Valley News CHESTERVILLE — COVID-19 permitting, the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers Association is planning a sweet new fall event to replace its traditional Maple Weekend open house normally held at the…
BERWICK — The Community Liaison Committee connected with the 29-turbine Nation Rise Wind Farm project delivered a virtual update Feb. 24 on the status of the North Stormont Township project as it draws nearer to…
Tom Van Dusen Nation Valley News WINCHESTER — Backed by their home Dundas County Cattlemen’s Association, a local farming couple has won the prestigious Beef Farmers of Ontario Environmental Stewardship Award. The award granted during…
Sweet experience sours again because of pandemic Tom Van Dusen Nation Valley News ORMOND — South Nation Conservation has pulled the spigot on its 2021 Maple Education program at 18-acre Oschmann Forest Conservation Area in…
By Mark Reusser Vice President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture The quote, “You can’t pour from an empty cup,” may resonate with farmers who are currently dealing with mental health struggles. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture…
ONTARIO — Join the nation in celebrating Canada’s Ag Day on February 23rd. This year, the day will bring together leaders from major food and agriculture companies in a fireside chat that will push the…
REGINA — Most producers say they would consider a transition plan as a possible risk management strategy for their operations, according to a more recent Farm Credit Canada (FCC) risk management survey. Yet an overwhelming…
Tom Van Dusen Nation Valley News KEMPTVILLE — Attempts to block construction of a 235-bed regional prison in Kemptville aren’t simply a NIMBY reaction, opponents maintain: They don’t want the prison in anybody’s backyard! As…
Tom Van Dusen Nation Valley News GUELPH — Two men with deep roots in Eastern Ontario and strong leadership qualities are among the latest all-male batch of inductees into the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame,…
CORNWALL — The Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development has extended COVID-19 workplace inspections to agricultural operations such as farms and greenhouses across the province. These inspections are due to take place over the…
Tom Van Dusen Nation Valley News JOHNSTOWN — Port of Johnstown realized a net surplus of close to $4 million on revenues of $8.5 million in a year of global pandemic and related shutdowns, says…
Tom Van Dusen Nation Valley News SPENCERVILLE — The Spencerville Agricultural Society will decide at its regular meeting March 8 whether to hold a second virtual fair in 2021 or go ahead with a smaller…
FINCH — A Natural Heritage System (NHS) is a network of interconnected natural features such as forests, rivers, wetlands, and agricultural lands — and they’re going to be the subject of a local study spearheaded…
The Editor: The value of local Ontario food goes beyond the amazing taste of DeBruin’s Greenhouse tomatoes, Thunder Oak cheese and My-Pride Farm veal — a few of my local favourites. It is also about…
