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In Scott Sowden’s opinion, when it comes to loving horses, “You’re born with it. It’s not something that people learn; I think it’s in your blood.”

The recent tariffs imposed by the United States and threats to absorb Canada as the “51 state” has united Canadians to “Buy Canadian.” However, whether or not customers are pulling out their chequebooks to support local farmers’ markets depends upon whom you talk to.

International commercial tomato breeder Kelsie MacLellan of HeinzSeed, the agriculture and breeding unit of KraftHeinz in Leamington, not only develops tomato varieties for use around the world but also sends seeds into outer space.

It was a record crop for potatoes this year in Canada. That was one of the main highlights Victoria Stamper.

The Ontario government announced a substantial Risk Management Program increase at a Eden farm last Tuesday.

A number of Ontario’s farmers were honoured with Excellence in Agriculture Awards at the Royal Winter Fair in November 2024.

The barn on the farm dated back to 1902, just over 40 years after Don’s ancestor, William Douglas, first settled on the land.

Port Dover resident Deb Matthews enjoyed working at the Norfolk Fruit Growers’ Association (NFGA) so much that she stayed there for 46 years

This open house – or open barn – doubled as a public education event in addition to expanding his Highway 3 broiler operation.

One day about a decade ago while he was in the garden, Troy Moodie noticed that he didn’t see any bees flying around.

The latest adaptations to help farmers were on display at the AgRobotics Demo Day at the Ontario Crops Research Station, Simcoe, in July.

Nestled on the outskirts of Norfolk County, Schuyler Farms is well known for its apples, cherries, sheep, and now, Controlled Atmosphere.

Kim North of North Roots Herb Farm, St. Williams, says that she was always attracted to herbs.

When Gerard Vanden Bussche started the company that bears his family name 70 years ago, it’s safe to assume he never imagined the success.

In 2020 Alex and Rachel Hogeveen were enjoying country life at their home on the corner of Thompson Rd. and County Line. They decided...

I have always had a passion for flowers and the beauty they bring to any home or garden. When I was given the opportunity to visit a...

A fundraiser for a Langton daycare also serves as an educational tool about farming. The second annual Touch a Truck event in Langton was...