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These stories about the dynamic agriculture and agri-food sector in Fergus and Elora are made possible through the continued support of Denise Dilbey / Royal LePage Meadowtowne Realty as part of our Community Leaders Program.

 

Local non-profit recognized at 2024 Excellence in Agriculture Awards

Local non-profit recognized at 2024 Excellence in Agriculture Awards

The 2024 Government of Ontario’s annual Excellence in Agriculture Awards recognized Farm & Food Care Ontario, a Guelph not-for-profit
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Halal meat company marks huge expansion with Arthur plant

Halal meat company marks huge expansion with Arthur plant

The 80,000 square foot facility will be focused on Amir Quality Meat's poultry branch and handle the process from slaughter through to packaging
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Ontario Farmland Trust: protecting and preserving Ontario farmlands

Ontario Farmland Trust: protecting and preserving Ontario farmlands

Three Wellington county properties in the program, which keeps farmland in production
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Feds announce $8M to help agrifood producers adopt new green tech

Feds announce $8M to help agrifood producers adopt new green tech

Funds meant to help adoption and implementation of new clean technologies, practices and process enhancements
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Wet weather negatively impacting hay, soybean crops in Wellington County

Wet weather negatively impacting hay, soybean crops in Wellington County

Residents might see more farmers on the road this week as they scramble to get things done before another bout of wet weather can hit
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ICYMI: New senate report brings hope on the state of Canada's soils

ICYMI: New senate report brings hope on the state of Canada's soils

The report makes 25 recommendations to the federal government to work with the Canadian agricultural and forestry sectors, as well as municipal, provincial, territorial and Indigenous governments to tackle soil degradation and preservation aggressively
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New senate report brings hope on the state of Canada's soils

New senate report brings hope on the state of Canada's soils

The report makes 25 recommendations to the federal government to work with the Canadian agricultural and forestry sectors, as well as municipal, provincial, territorial and Indigenous governments to tackle soil degradation and preservation aggressively
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The sweet smell of lavender highlights the Spring Rural Romp

The sweet smell of lavender highlights the Spring Rural Romp

Wellington County and area farms, nurseries, bakeries and more opened their doors to the public on Saturday as part of the Spring Rural Romp. Among them was Tullamore Lavender Co., Wellington County’s newest lavender farm based in Arthur.
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Local growing project makes big impact in fight against world hunger

Local growing project makes big impact in fight against world hunger

Canadian Foodgrains Bank supporters came together to talk about efforts to help end international hunger
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