Agriculture
Local agricultural society hoping to earn $25K prize
April 3, 2024The Highgate District Agricultural Society has been as one of the top three organizations in Ontario and has a chance to win $25,000.
Ag Day donations will go to local food banks
February 12, 2024The Kent Federation of Agriculture hope to raise enough to send 1,000 lbs of ground beef to local food banks.
Kent Agricultural Hall of Fame seeking nominations
January 3, 2024Nominations are now open for the Kent Agricultural Hall of Fame.
Canada victorious in dispute with U.S. over dairy import quotas
November 24, 2023The clash, centered on tariff rate quotas, marks the second panel in three years to explore American complaints that Canada unfairly favours processors over producers.
OMAFRA announces $25 million for farming technology
November 21, 2023The federal and provincial governments are investing $25 million to expand production capacity and improve energy efficiency in the agriculture and food sector.
Local sheep comes up big at the Royal
November 11, 2023Kay, a nearly 2-year-old Polled Dorset ewe, successfully defended her title as Reserve Champion at the 2023 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto.
Breakfast on the Farm coming to Pain Court
October 19, 2023Breakfast on the Farm: Brunch Edition is coming to Laprise Farms on Saturday, October 21.
Road safety encouraged during fall harvest
October 7, 2023Ann Anger from the Essex County Federation of Agriculture reminds all drivers of road safety as the fall harvest gets underway.