LOCAL Agriculture YOU CAN TRUST.
Where pumpkins go from jack-o’-lantern to sheep fodder
If you still have pumpkins or harvest display corn stalks or hay bales, Marnie Talbot and Brook Harvie will take them off your hands. The…
Agri-food businesses get financial boost from feds, province
Ten farm and agri-food businesses in the area are getting a collective $232,000 boost courtesy of the federal and provincial governments. Among the funding recipients…
Pork a pawn in battle with China
Canadian producers are hoping for a swift resolution to the country’s latest trade dispute with China after a ban was imposed on all pork and…
A new partnership goes to market
The Wellesley Farmers’ Market is returning for another season to the open-air pavilion outside the Wellesley arena. As of Saturday, organizers will once again be…
Maple syrup producers waiting on a deep freeze
The chilling cold of Canada’s winter has long been the herald of the coming maple syrup season. And though the weather has been less dependably…
Strong farm yields come on the back of a warm, wet summer
The autumnal equinox this Saturday marks, officially, the first day of fall, and for many it’s a reminder of the upcoming seasonal harvest. Pumpkins, squash…
Group publishes guide for prospective new farmers
The National Farmers Union of Ontario has published the Young Agrarians Ontario Land Access Guide to help new farmers find creative ways to succeed in…
Getting down to the business of enjoying strawberry season: fresh and local
With berry season in full swing, now is the time to attend those pick-your-own farms and kiosks available for prospective buyers around town. Martin’s Family…
FMO program is a reality check for farm-to-table goods
Farmers’ Market Ontario is very much an advocate for the offerings of genuine, local farmers. To that end, the organization is alert for resellers who…
Getting down to the business of going local with food choices
Long supporting the region’s local food producers, the Taste of Woolwich is back for its 12th year next weekend. With a number of attractions, demonstrations…
