Agriculture

Kawartha Farmfest welcomes a new farm to their event

Oct 102 min read

Kawartha Farmfest welcomes a new farm to their event

DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Kawartha Farmfest is welcoming a new location for this year’s event, Shannon O’Donnell’s farm,...

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Lewis family hosts annual Threshing Day event

darryl knight

Jul 172 min read

Lewis family hosts annual Threshing Day event

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard NORTH DURHAM: This Sunday, July 21st, the Lewis Family invites the community to their annual Threshing Day...

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Ross Doble Inc. Customer Appreciation Celebration

The Standard

May 11 min read

Ross Doble Inc. Customer Appreciation Celebration

JUDY HOWE Ross Doble Inc. SUNDERLAND: Ross Doble Inc. is proud to announce their Customer Appreciation Day, on May 11th. They are...

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Barry Timbers: The plowing match champion of champions

The Standard

Apr 242 min read

Barry Timbers: The plowing match champion of champions

JAY MEILIUNAS The Standard The longest-standing Canadian Plow Champion, in the history of the Organization, Barry Timbers, has...

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Local high school students bring their thoughts to Kawartha Lakes council

Dan Cearns

Apr 242 min read

Local high school students bring their thoughts to Kawartha Lakes council

DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Two local I.E. Weldon Secondary School students addressed Kawartha Lakes Council recently in...

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darryl knight

Apr 242 min read

Pine Ridge Garden Club news

HELEN NICOLAOU Special to The Standard The rainy days have motivated me to take time to clean out and spruce up the tired winter...

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Uxbridge plucks plan for backyard chickens

darryl knight

Mar 271 min read

Uxbridge plucks plan for backyard chickens

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: In keeping with a recent report from the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee (DAAC), as well as...

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The Standard

Mar 272 min read

Top trends in gardening

Helen Nicolaou, Pine Ridge Garden Club With the first day of spring behind us, we can now enjoy the extra daylight hours planning how to...

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Kawartha Lakes expected to revisit Backyard Chickens issue next month

Dan Cearns

Jan 261 min read

Kawartha Lakes expected to revisit Backyard Chickens issue next month

DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The issue of backyard chickens is expected to be discussed again, by the Kawartha Lakes...

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Celebrating Champions for over a century at the Royal Winter Fair

The Standard

Oct 31, 20231 min read

Celebrating Champions for over a century at the Royal Winter Fair

ONTARIO: Come celebrate the best in agriculture, local food, and equestrian competitions from across the country. The Royal Agricultural...

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Uxbridge Farmer Wins Healthy Water Award

The Standard

Oct 24, 20232 min read

Uxbridge Farmer Wins Healthy Water Award

UXBRIDGE: The Healthy Water award has been given to Mike Lanigan, from Uxbridge Township. The Healthy Water award is apart of the annual...

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Collaborative opportunity becomes reality for two local groups

The Standard

Oct 24, 20232 min read

Collaborative opportunity becomes reality for two local groups

KAREN YELLOWLEES, Durham Federation of Agriculture Administrative Coordinator DURHAM: Two active groups in the Durham Region farming...

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Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Durham Region

Courtney McClure

Sep 14, 20232 min read

Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Durham Region

COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard NORTH DURHAM: According to a press release, sent out early this month, the Durham Region Health Department...

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Rotary Club continues to lead to way on sustainability in Uxbridge

darryl knight

Sep 7, 20232 min read

Rotary Club continues to lead to way on sustainability in Uxbridge

DARRYL KNIGHT, The Standard UXBRIDGE: The Rotary Club of Uxbridge recently received approval to work with the township on a local...

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darryl knight

Sep 7, 20231 min read

Sunderland Fair set for Sept. 12 and 13

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SUNDERLAND: Celebrating the agricultural heritage of the community and the theme of ‘pumpkins’ the Sunderland...

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Sam Ordowski

Aug 30, 20232 min read

The Life of a Large Animal Veterinarian

SAM ODROWSKI The Standard NORTH DURHAM: While a vast majority of veterinarian students lean towards the small animal side of medicine,...

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New STEMteprise Educational Program Brings Agriculture to Ontario Classrooms

The Standard

Aug 30, 20232 min read

New STEMteprise Educational Program Brings Agriculture to Ontario Classrooms

Victoria Berry, Grain Farmers of Ontario Good in Every Grain, the public outreach campaign from Grain Farmers of Ontario today launches...

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Homestead caps a successful first year of Honey for Hospice

Dan Cearns

Aug 30, 20231 min read

Homestead caps a successful first year of Honey for Hospice

DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: Homestead Furniture and Appliances, in Port Perry, has completed a successful year-long fundraiser for...

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Autumn Native Plant Sale Open, new garden kits available

The Standard

Aug 30, 20232 min read

Autumn Native Plant Sale Open, new garden kits available

KAWARTHA CONSERVATION KAWARTHA LAKES: With the dog days of summer upon us and the crisp autumn air not far off, Kawartha Conservation is...

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How to Create a Pollinator Garden in 7 Steps (2023 Guide)

The Standard

Aug 30, 20235 min read

How to Create a Pollinator Garden in 7 Steps (2023 Guide)

By Amanda Lutz What Is a Pollinator Garden? A pollinator garden includes plants designed to attract and support pollinators, including...

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