ONTARIO — Ontario’s Government for the People is taking immediate action to ensure the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program works as it is intended to support farmers who lose livestock to predators. This is part…
CHESTERVILLE — Fancy fowl enthusiasts will buy and sell the best examples of their feathered friends at the Chesterville fairgrounds on Saturday. Organizer Rylee Keeler says the Sept. 8 sale is a fundraiser for the…
By Louis Roesch, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture September means show season for Ontario farmers and rural residents. While it’s busy on the farm, the agriculture industry makes time to attend events like Canada’s Outdoor…
MANOTICK — The Ottawa Carleton Plowmen’s Association (OCPA) Plowing Match was held on August 24 – 25, at SunTech Greenhouses Ltd. near Manotick. On Friday, there was a brief opening ceremony followed by a VIP…
The Dundas Soil and Crop Improvement Association (DSCIA) thanks its many generous sponsors listed below for another successful Demo Day. TD Canada Trust was the event’s biggest sponsor. They provided the delicious barbecue lunch.
– Sponsored – The Winchester Dairyfest Committee would like to thank all of their generous donors! See the list below: GUERNSEY Eastlink Sandfire Design The Oldford Team – Royal Lepage Team Realty Township of North…
The Full Nelson by Nelson Zandbergen This week, Canada’s supply-managed dairy sector appears to face an existential threat the likes of which hasn’t been seen since supply-management came into being half a century ago to…
MORRISBURG — Labour Day weekend is a special time as Upper Canada Village hosts one of its most popular events – Horse Lovers’ Weekend. It’s an action-packed three days (September 1-3) of activities showcasing natural horsemanship,…
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…
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…
