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AGRICULTURE


FCC Young Farmer Summit in Port Perry on November 29th
Deborah Movoria, FCC Media Relations SCUGOG: Farm Credit Canada (FCC) invites the media to attend its FCC Young Farmer Summit event in Port Perry, Ontario, on November 29th. The FCC Young Farmer Summit is a series of free events across Canada aimed at attracting and engaging the next generation of farmers, as well as food manufacturers and retailers. Participants will get real-world advice from engaging speakers, network with peers and take control of their business journey.


Growing Opportunity: Brock Township seeks input on farm use amendments
DARRYL KNIGHT The Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Residents, farmers, and members of the agricultural community packed Council Chambers, recently, for a public meeting on proposed changes to the Township of Brock’s Official Plan and Zoning By-law. The amendments aim to make it easier for farmers to expand and diversify their operations, through new on-farm businesses, while maintaining protection for the area’s prime agricultural land, within th


Gallery: 2025 Bobcaygeon Fair
The 171st Bobcaygeon Fall Fair was well attended due to a combination of great weather and great events throughout the weekend of...


Robotics Take Root on Local Farms
COLLEEN GREEN The Standard On a breezy morning just outside Lindsay, the hum of machinery isn’t just from tractors anymore. A small robot...


Cultivating connections: Annual farm tour highlights supportive agriculture industries
DURHAM: The Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee (DAAC) successfully hosted its 23rd annual farm tour, at Kubota Canada Limited...


171st Lindsay Exhibition wraps up with a packed weekend of tradition and thrills
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The midway lights dimmed Sunday evening as the 171st...


Scugog Council debates Port Perry Fairgrounds Visioning Exercise
BRANDON CLARK The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog held a Special Council meeting on Monday, September 15th, to vote on whether...


The LEX opens its gates for another spectacular week
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The 171st Lindsay Exhibition, affectionately known...


Community spirit shines at the Beaverton Fall Fair
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: The Beaverton Fall Fair returned this past weekend, drawing...
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