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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…
Growing opportunities in agriculture education
Guest column by Craig Stevenson Destinations. In the educational system, eventual outcomes are a matter of constant focus, and rightly so. Education cannot build the entire bridge across which a young person crosses into the…
Flashback: Another spring has arrived at Smokie Ridge Vineyard
Nation Valley News visited a local wine producer while writing articles last year for the Explore North Dundas 2018 Spring/Summer Resource Guide. Smokie Ridge Vineyard was among several featured businesses profiled in the debut edition…
Inductees for this year’s Dundas Farmers Ag. Hall of Fame announced …
DUNDAS COUNTY — The Dundas Agricultural Hall of Fame Committee is pleased to announce this year’s Inductees to the Dundas Agricultural Hall of Fame. Inductees will be recognized for their achievements at the Dundas Farmers…
Ontario’s maple syrup season to peak with Maple Weekend, April 6 and 7
EASTERN ONTARIO — The launch of Ontario’s maple syrup season is right on schedule for 2019, and producers across the province are looking forward to showcasing a new crop of sweet liquid gold during the…
Exemption from new fuel charge available for Ontario farmers
By Larry Davis, Director Ontario Federation of Agriculture In a few short weeks, a new federal fuel surcharge comes into effect in Ontario. It’s part of the federal carbon pollution pricing system and there are…
Happiness and the rural solution
By Drew Spoelstra, Executive Member Ontario Federation of Agriculture If you’re happy and you know it, chances are you’re living in a rural community. That’s a new fact, according to researchers at McGill University in…
Sap’s not flowing just yet — but maple syrup producers eager for sweet season
Ceremonial kickoff observed for 2019 sugaring season not likely to see first boil for another week or two MOOSE CREEK — Local maple syrup producers drilled a ceremonial “first tap” here to mark the impending…
OFA advocates for endangered species red tape reduction
By Larry Davis Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture ONTARIO — The Endangered Species Act, 2007 was designed to identify species at risk, protect their habitats and promote stewardship practices that will help protect these plant and…
