GREELY — Golfers helped the Ottawa Carleton Plowmen’s Association (OCPA) raise more than $18,000 for two area hospitals at the organization’s 15th Annual Plowing Fore A Cure tournament, Aug. 14 at Emerald Links Golf and…
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Aug. 24 tourney benefits Canadian Foodgrains Bank WINCHESTER — Local golfers can help drive home some funds for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFB) at the annual “Feed the Hungry” tourney at Cloverdale Links Golf Course…
Kelsey Smith Nation Valley News MOUNTAIN — Lost but never forgotten. The life of local-area resident Jonathan Pitre lives on through his many followers and supporters even after his April 4 passing. Mountain Orchards wanted…
by Pat Jilesen Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Ontario is ripe with agri-food opportunities for farmers, food processors and entrepreneurs. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is a strong promoter of farming and of value-added…
SOUTH MOUNTAIN — Kozroots Community Empowerment Projects is excited to announce that the Eastern Ontario Garlic Festival is back again this year for it’s 4th edition! This year’s festival will be held at the South…
By Debra Pretty-Straathof Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture In a recent submission to the federal government, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) outlined a plan to ensure Canada’s competitiveness… through our agri-food sector. The document…
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EASTERN ONTARIO — Horse whisperer Lorie Duff plans to saddle up in the Gobi desert later this month — but the area resident requires some more fundraising help to make her Mongolian dream a reality….
Winchester Dairyfest celebrates 30 years right in the heart of the Dairy Capital of Canada! See the full listing of the day’s events below. Click on the above business cards to learn more about these…
By Jackie Kelly-Pemberton, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture On any given day, farmers are talking about the weather. It dictates what we do across all seasons and dominates our thoughts and conversations as we try…
Kelsey Smith Nation Valley News “Not your typical run-of-the-mill building store,” says co-owner Stacy Duguay. WINCHESTER — The perfect store for DIYers, contractors, and farmers alike is coming to Winchester, Saturday, September 8. Stacy Duguay…
by: Brent Royce Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Every community across Ontario has dreamed up, created and carried out interesting programs and events to support their local agri-food sector. These local initiatives are powered by…
WINCHESTER — Dundas County held their annual 4-H judging night at Crebroek Farm on Hwy. 43, July 17 with 45 members in attendance. The night began with a barbecue. Chocolate milk and white milk were…
OTTAWA — Like a glass of cold milk, Sens and Leafs fans might be in mutual agreement on the goodness of this one. Setting aside team rivalries for a good cause, DFO has partnered with…
