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It’s a stark reminder of just how precarious a farmer’s livelihood can be.

For a lot of commercial flower growers, there are two key days they look forward to each year.

Some arrived out of a sense of duty, and some out of a sense of adventure.

Business competition fades away when it comes to the fight against cancer.

“Last year we started tapping on Jan. 27, which was the earliest I think we’ve ever done,” said Richard Bering, who runs White Meadows Farms

Usually plowing and a long rain don’t go too well together. But plowing and a long reign? Well, that’s much more acceptable.

Riverside Oasis received recognition at the West Lincoln Chamber of Commerce business awards, where they won the sustainability award.

Tanya McCarthy raises an award-winning herd of Nigerian dwarfs under the Willow-Haven banner.

The origin story of BNR Stables sounds like a Kevin Costner film. However, instead of attracting former baseball stars, they welcome kids

Aaron Oosterhoff and his family are on a quest to put a twist on a classic breakfast menu.

Unlike his opa, the new king hasn’t exactly been crowned. And that’s quite alright for Jeff Duc.

As sure as it’s the time when the leaves turn colours, September also marks a busy time of year in the fair calendar.

The Harm Reduction Working Group of the Oxford Mental Health and Addictions Action Coalition (OMHAAC) hosted

A Niagara farmer has found a creative way to put his animals to good use.

The last thing Michael Pang wants to see is his orchids flame out shortly after they get into the hands of a customer.

The old machine, having stalled out, caught Louie Stinellis’ attention. The young boy gave it a heave to try to get it restarted.

A late frost may mean a slightly lighter crop than usual, but that isn’t doing anything to sap the excitement for Paula Bryk

Mairi Frere works at Adam’s Flora, a regular at the Port Colborne, Welland and St. Catharines farmers’ markets.

A dependable presence in Niagara’s ag community, Farm and Food Care Ontario has honoured Henry Swierenga for his unwavering devotion to...

By Luke Edwards Even though he spent late April nervous that a spring frost could kill off many of the blossoms that would otherwise...