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Where Do Grains Go?

One question that we find we get quite often when we attend events is where do Ontario grains go after they’ve been harvested?

Hydro One Building New Transmission Lines in Saint Clair Township

The Lambton Federation of Agriculture feels it is important to alert landowners not to rush into any agreement with HydroOne before a preferred route is chosen.

Returning to “Normal” Mental Health – Post-COVID-19

For some, the isolation has fuelled anxiety and depression. For others, the prospect of returning to the workplace is a major source of stress.
Since the vaccines have appeared to reduce cases and deaths, life has in some respects and in some places has begun to return to normal.

Forbesvue Farms milks about 200 cows. Kevin insists the main goal is to make the cows feel comfortable.

From AgScape: Join us for this food and farm tour, where you can learn more about beef farming with 4-H Ontario Ambassador, Marissa Lester.

Farming is in Joe Dickenson’s blood. Growing up as the son of a dairy cattle farmer just outside of Sarnia, Dickenson decided at a young age he would like to join the family business.

Lambton residents encouraged to shop local to combat rising food prices. Gary Martin said it’s important for Sarnia-Lambton residents to buy from area farmers and retailers to help the local economy and to keep the farmers from exiting the market.

Parts Issues Hindering Ontario Producers

Equipment breakdowns are part of any farming operation, and when they happen, a call to the dealer for parts can usually get the machinery moving again in a timely manner.

The Ontario Rural Economic Development (RED) program, involves one-on-one meetings with a consultant to discuss things such as marketing and succession planning, virtual farm tours and a video series looking at local agricultural businesses, and an upcoming seminar series also focused on those topics.