‘Serious blow to the local and national economy’ as strike cuts crucial fuel to agriculture WINCHESTER — With numerous local farmers being advised that their propane shipments have been halted due to the CN rail…
ONTARIO — Three Ontario post-secondary students were awarded education bursaries today at the Ontario Federation of Agriculture’s (OFA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Hamilton. Natalie Templeton is a fourth year Bachelor of Science in Agriculture…
by Rejean Pommainville, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Natural gas is the cleanest, most affordable and efficient fossil fuel available in Ontario to heat our homes and use in commercial and industrial processes. Renewable natural…
Above, Marion Finniss and her butter tarts, which placed second at the District 1 regional judging of the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies. CHESTERVILLE — Six of the Chesterville Fair’s best homecraft entries placed first…
By Pat Jilesen Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Greater access to natural gas has significant implications for Ontario farmers, and is an infrastructure priority for our province. We know it’s a more affordable option. It…
NATION VALLEY — Are you someone with a passionate interest in nature? Are you looking to make a difference in your community? South Nation Conservation (SNC) invites residents from across its 4,384 square-kilometer jurisdiction in…
ONTARIO — Today, Ernie Hardeman, Ontario’s Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, issued the following op-ed: The Ontario government recognizes the tremendous growth opportunity in our agri-food sector and we are committed to making…
WINCHESTER SPRINGS — Vanderlaand The Barnyard Zoo offers so much fun for the whole family — for such a small price — a formula that has served the operator well for over a decade. Ruth…
Above, Matt and Hayley Cooke. Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in the township’s 2019 Explore North Dundas Spring/Summer Resource Guide. The involved interviews took place in the first quarter of 2019. CHESTERVILLE — Critical…
By Jackie Kelly-Pemberton, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Strong leadership forms the foundation of any government, organization and business. We’ve seen our fair share of leaders vying for recognition and positions lately with the federal…
by Keith Currie President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Speaking with one voice and working together to strengthen Ontario agriculture has long been a strategic goal for Ontario’s agricultural industry. And with a new federal minority…
WINCHESTER — Nanda Wubs of Wubs Transit and Precision Diesel is the woman in business in North Dundas: At least she could arguably make that claim as founder of the Dundas Women in Business meeting…
Nelson Zandbergen Nation Valley News INKERMAN — Diners in Japan have deep and established links to the fields of North Dundas through a highly specialized soybean trade developed and fostered through the years by Sevita…
ONTARIO — The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) congratulates Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his new minority Liberal government. As the largest general farm organization in Canada, OFA looks forward to working with the new…
by Larry Davis Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture As a grassroots organization, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) represents issues and advocates for actions that matter to our 38,000 farm members. So when we heard…
