Tag: Agriculture
Firm shutting six Southwestern Ontario grain elevators, irking farmers
A Montreal-based company is closing six grain elevators in Southwestern Ontario, a move that affects area farmers and raises concerns about growing concentration in the market, industry leaders say.
Agricultural Excellence Report presented to local council
A recent report titled North Perth Agricultural Excellence was presented to North Perth Council this week.
Small-town fairs roar back to life as crowds flock to local touchstones
Some Southwestern Ontario communities are anticipating large crowds as they prepare to host their annual fixture – the fall fair – for the first time since the onset of the pandemic.
ROI Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program Gala sets record for money raised
This year’s Rural Ontario Institute’s Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program Gala set a record for the amount of money raised to support the program.
Pearson: Urban agriculture could transform our city and our relationship to food
Are the numerous claims that we are in the midst of a food revolution valid or are they more of a passing fad as we emerge from COVID?