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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The Standard
- May 1
- 1 min
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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The Standard
- Apr 24
- 2 min
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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Dan Cearns
- Apr 24
- 2 min
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 24
- 2 min
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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darryl knight
- Mar 27
- 1 min
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 27
- 2 min
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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Dan Cearns
- Jan 26
- 1 min
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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The Standard
- Oct 31, 2023
- 1 min
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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The Standard
- Oct 24, 2023
- 2 min
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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The Standard
- Oct 24, 2023
- 2 min
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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Courtney McClure
- Sep 14, 2023
- 2 min
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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darryl knight
- Sep 7, 2023
- 2 min
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, 2023
- 1 min
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, 2023
- 2 min
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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The Standard
- Aug 30, 2023
- 2 min
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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Dan Cearns
- Aug 30, 2023
- 1 min
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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The Standard
- Aug 30, 2023
- 2 min
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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The Standard
- Aug 30, 2023
- 5 min
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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Dan Cearns
- Aug 30, 2023
- 1 min
Extreme Rodeo highlights entertainment at Port Perry Fair
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: Since it debuted in 2014, the Extreme Rodeo has become a staple of the entertainment at the Port Perry...
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