Gardening: Heirloom Seeds or Hybrid Seeds
by Joselyn Morley
If you are buying seeds, you may hear people talking about Heirloom Seeds or Hybrid Seeds. You may read it on a...
Sustainability: Sustainable Development
With North Dundas facing unprecedented development, it seems like a good idea to tackle the subject of sustainable development. What exactly are we talking...
Summer Spotlight Dairy Show
by Kelly Fawcett‑Mathers
The Summer Spotlight Junior Dairy Show was held on August 26 in conjunction with the Chesterville Fair. The show was spearheaded by...
Growing Food
submitted by Danielle Labonte, MPH, MAN, RD
Community Gardening
Spring is here and people can get to their gardens. Having a garden is a great way...
Farmers encouraged to reach out for mental health supports
by Sara Wood, Director, OFA
Summer is a busy time on the farm. Whether we’re cutting hay or silage to feed our livestock next winter,...
Farm shows bring people together
by Teresa Van Raay, Director, OFA
September means fall harvest on the farm. And while that’s a busy time of year, the Ontario agriculture industry also...
Gardening: Native Plants
When you are starting seeds, buying annuals and perennials at the nursery, or choosing which trees to add to your garden, consider sticking to...
Farmers appreciate consumer trust in food system
by Ethan Wallace, OFA
Canadian consumers continue to have a high level of trust in our food system and many of their key concerns mirror...
Gardening: I forgot the Onions!
I forgot the onions!! Digging through my big bag of seeds last week, I realised that I'd forgotten all about onions! Onions are very...
Choosing the right plant
by Dan Driedger
Scanning the web can quickly reveal a host of individuals and businesses who are selling plants at this time of year. Interest...