Eastern Ontario AgriNews

07/23/2024

A natural legacy has been created in South Glengarry by the McKay family through an 89-acre land donation to the Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA).

07/20/2024

Only hours before some sessions were to begin, South Nation Conservation (SNC), Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) and the Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) have postponed information sessions seeking public input on updated development policies and wetland mapping used in Conservation Authority permitting.

07/17/2024

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, recently announced a total investment of up to $5,257,073 to the Canadian Barley Research Coalition through the AgriScience Program – Clusters Component, an initiative under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

07/12/2024

For 62 years, Blackrapids, the Ruiters family’s second-generation dairy farm on Fallowfield Road has been a labour of love. Their farm is home to 110 animals and showcases the impressive innovation and technology used in farming today. On Sat., June 22, they opened their doors to Breakfast on the Farm.

07/08/2024

One of the happy, healthy and extremely curious Holsteins at Blackrapid farm.

07/04/2024

Earlier this year, Avonmore Berry Farm (ABF), owned and operated by the Phillips family, learned it had been chosen by the Food Network as one of “The 10 Best Places in Canada for Strawberry Picking.”

There is nothing better than eating a fresh strawberry except maybe picking your own strawberries to enjoy later. Courtesy Photo AVONMORE – For many people in this country the start of strawberry season heralds the beginning of summer. Whether you pick your own berries or buy a pre-picked baske...

06/22/2024

When the name Shroomfest is mentioned, it tends to make people smile, not because it is a fundraiser with an unusual name, but because it annually raises unusually large amounts of money to help support local activities. In this, its seventeenth year, Shroomfest Inc, a registered non-profit charity has done it again.

When people work together to build a stronger community, good things happen! Shroomfest, now having just completed its 17 year, is proof of that. Photo of the 2023 Event Courtesy of George Darouze METCALFE – When the name Shroomfest is mentioned, it tends to make people smile, not because it is...

06/17/2024

Nearly every seat was filled on a Tuesday morning for a Cornwall and SD&G employer seminar which focused on attracting and retaining employees.

Amy Porteous (Maxville Manor), Joy Cella (Cornwall Community Hospital), and Shelly Harding (Olymel) explained their unique approach to helping temporary workers tackle the difficult process of obtaining housing, and in doing so perhaps convince them that this might be the place they want to call hom...

06/12/2024

As the next generation admires the cattle out on pasture, you can’t help but wonder how much the dairy industry will have
changed by the time they are preparing to take over the managing of these operations.

As the next generation admires the cattle out on pasture, you can’t help but wonder how much the dairy industry will havechanged by the time they are preparing to take over the managing of these operations. These three are the next generation forStanlee Farms of Avonmore. Courtesy Photo

06/08/2024

Public Health Units around the province are warning residents about the risk of tick bites and the threat they pose to both people and pets. Lyme disease is spread through the bite of an infected blacklegged tick.

Vogel Photo STORMONT-DUNDAS & GLENGARRY – The spring and summer months are peak tick season in Canada, and after the relatively mild winter we had the ticks are out there and they’re biting.  Public Health Units around the province are warning residents about the risk of tick bites and the t...

06/07/2024

During a celebration at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel held earlier this year, Dairy Farmers of Ontario’s (DFO) Board recognized producer commitment to the production of high-quality milk and industry leadership at its DFO Recognition Dinner.

TORONTO – The various segments of the agriculture sector annually take time to look back at the year that was, project the future, and recognize excellence within their industry. Dairy is no exception. During a celebration at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel held earlier this year, Dairy Farmers o...

05/20/2024

The South Mountain Agricultural Hall was the site of the 2024 Eastern Sheep Expo on Sat., April 13, and on a cold, gray day it was a pleasant and informative way to spend a few hours learning about Ontario’s Sheep industry and talking to some of the people who help it to grow.

Emily Rätsep, from the Animal Health Lab in Kemptville spoke about why sheep sometimes die. Her “to the point” approach in discussing the topic included much valuable information on what is an important, and expensive outcome for anyone in the sheep industry. Tinkess Photo By Terry TinkessAgriN...

05/19/2024

Get out and enjoy the sunshine this holiday long weekend. We are closed on Monday, but we’ll be back on Tuesday morning. Stay safe!

05/14/2024

Jennifer Waldroff, representing Stormont County 4-H, is starting her second two-year term on the 4-H Ontario Council Board of Directors and will serve as the 2024 Vice President of the organization.

Jennifer Waldroff is currently serving as the 2024 vice president of 4-H Ontario. Photo Courtesy of 4-H Ontario, Photographer – Lyndsay Berry NEWINGTON – Jennifer Waldroff, representing Stormont County 4-H, is starting her second two-year term on the 4-H Ontario Council Board of Directors and...

05/05/2024

Whether you’ve seen the movie “Field of Dreams” or not, you are probably familiar with the phrase “If you build it, they will come.” That was certainly the case at Acredale Farms in Kars, Ontario on Sat., April 20, where their open house had cars parked on both sides of the road out front for about a half-kilometre in both directions.

Looking across the open fields toward Acredale Farms’ new barn you can’t tell how much hard work went into rebuilding, but it certainly looks like it was worth it. Tinkess Photo By Terry TinkessAgriNews Staff Writer KARS – Whether you’ve seen the movie “Field of Dreams” or not, you are p...