Super fly! Russell scientist puts the bite on nuisance bugs
Above, Dr. Steve Mihok with a side-profile view of his Nzi Trap, at work around the world but also catching its share of horse and deer flies at his place in Russell. Nation Valley News…
Agriculture
Flow Lake Ontario through the South Nation — a drought solution?
Op/Ed by Harry Valentine Much of Eastern Ontario is currently experiencing a prolonged drought with farmers expressing concern over their 2020 crop yield. Amidst the summer drought, the regulatory agency that oversees water levels along…
Scorched earth drying up water, stunting crops
Above, lack of moisture is curling the leaves on a cornfield off Nation Valley Rd., Chesterville, giving the stressed crop a spiky appearance. Tom Van Dusen Nation Valley News CHESTERVILLE — It’s like, on top…
Federal and provincial gov. supporting farmers through enhanced insurance protection
ONTARIO — The governments of Canada and Ontario are providing the best support possible to help farmers manage challenges beyond their control by enhancing AgriInsurance coverage for the 2020 growing season to include labour shortages…
OFA pleased to see local federations give back to communities across Ontario
by Larry Davis Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture In recent months, farmers and county federations of agriculture have banded together to show their generosity, spread positivity and offer support to their local communities across the…
Ciderhouse beats back obscure rule to open in Spencerville
Tom Van Dusen Nation Valley News SPENCERVILLE — There’s a new business open to the public on this village’s main street proudly announcing with a colourful hand-crafted sign that MacKintosh Ciderhouse, at least for the…
New ‘Emily Project’ field address signs debut in North Dundas
HALLVILLE — Municipal and farm leaders gathered here to celebrate the debut of available civic address signs for farm field entrances in the Township of North Dundas. Part of a province-wide movement to denote otherwise…
Ontario farmers value relationships built with essential foreign workers, says OFA VP
By Peggy Brekveld, Vice President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture ONTARIO — Essential foreign workers are valued members of Ontario’s farming community. Do you know them? These men and women are integrated into the fabric of…
Ontario’s farm and commodity groups comment on Ontario’s new legislation to protect farms and food safety
ONTARIO — Ontario farm families depend on the safety and security of their farms to raise livestock, and grow and produce food to maintain a strong, reliable food supply. That’s why Ontario’s farm and commodity…
The ‘Emily Project’ arrives in South Dundas
HULBERT — With the goal of saving lives, the first civic numbers for farm fields have gone up in South Dundas. Dundas Federation of Agriculture members Jackie Kelly-Pemberton and Jim Shaw, along with representatives of the Municipality…
Purchase locally grown food through Eastern Ontario Virtual Farmers Market
L’ORIGNAL — Residents can now easily purchase a large variety of local food items from the comfort of their homes. Spearheaded by the Eastern Ontario Agri-Food Network (EOAN), the Virtual Farmers Market comes as a…
Federal and Provincial governments support beef and pork farmers
ONTARIO — The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $10 million in emergency assistance for beef and hog farmers. The funding will help cover the increased costs of feeding market ready cattle…
Provincial gov. investing $15 million into health and safety measures for farm operations
ONTARIO — The Government of Ontario is taking additional steps to better protect workers in the agri-food sector during the COVID-19 outbreak. The province is significantly expanding the Agri-food Workplace Protection Program and committing up…
Bill 156 protects the safety of Ontario’s farm and food supply, says OFA
By Keith Currie President, OFA Ontario farm families depend on the safety and security of their farms to raise livestock and grow and produce food to maintain a strong, reliable food supply for all Ontarians….
Manley plays major role as former Homestead reopens as GreenSide Organics
Tom Van Dusen Nation Valley News BERWICK — It took close to a year, but GreenSide Organics finally obtained certification Tuesday, clearing the way to launch operations beginning in July. The other key piece permitting…
