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Ontario Protecting Farmers and Food Supply Chain
The Ontario government is taking action to balance the safety and security of farmers, their families, and the provincial food supply...
Colleen Green
Jun 25, 20203 min read
Rural Ontario Institute announces Rural Change Makers
The Rural Ontario Institute is pleased to announce the 2020 cohort of the Rural Change Makers pilot project. Eighteen participants, aged...
Colleen Green
Jun 25, 20201 min read
Ontario Celebrates Local Agri-food Heroes
The Ontario government is celebrating local agri-food heroes, who have stepped up to ensure the province’s food supply chain remains...
Colleen Green
Jun 25, 20202 min read
Durham takes next step towards Anaerobic Digestion facility
DURHAM: The Region of Durham Council has taken the next step towards developing a new Mixed Waste Pre-Sort and Anaerobic Digestion (AD)...
Colleen Green
Jun 4, 20202 min read
Lindsay Farmer’s Market the first to begin 2020 season
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Colleen Green
Jun 4, 20202 min read
Pingle’s Farm Market to reopen under new ownership
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Colleen Green
May 28, 20202 min read
Farmers Markets go Virtual
Every facet of life has been effected by Covid-19 including agriculture. Farmers Markets have been replaced by Virtual Markets. I am...
Colleen Green
May 28, 20202 min read
Celebrate Ontario’s bounty of local food during Local Food Week June 1st-6th, 2020
Celebrate and support the local food being grown in Durham’s backyard and across the province during Local Food Week! Look for the...
Colleen Green
May 28, 20201 min read
We’re plowing on at the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo
KAWARTHA LAKES: The 103rd edition of the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM) has been postponed until October 2021. The IPM...
Colleen Green
May 28, 20202 min read
Kawartha Conservation phasing in reopening of conservation areas
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES/SCUGOG: Kawartha Conservation has announced they’ve...
Colleen Green
May 21, 20201 min read
Pollinators are an important part of gardens
A thriving backyard garden requires homeowners to take steps to ensure the garden has the best environment in which to grow and thrive....
Colleen Green
May 21, 20202 min read
Four questions to ask before fueling your outdoor Power equipment this summer
Summer is almost here, and more homeowners than ever are spending time in their lawns and backyards while sheltering at home during the...
Colleen Green
May 21, 20202 min read
Creating your own backyard oasis
Our backyards are some of the best places to spend the summer months, especially if you’re practicing social distancing and are tired of...
Colleen Green
May 21, 20202 min read
Security of the Grain Supply Chain
CAM DAHL President of Cereals Canada Customers around the world have begun asking Canada for assurances that our supply chain will remain...
Colleen Green
Apr 23, 20203 min read
Dairy Farmers of Ontario’s statement on COVID-19
Cheryl Smith, Dairy Farmers of Ontario’s Chief Executive Officer “During these uncertain times that see our lives changing day by day,...
Colleen Green
Apr 2, 20201 min read
Pine Ridge Garden Club
SHIRLEY LOVE Special to The Standard DURHAM: Unfortunately, Pine Ridge Garden Club meetings have been cancelled until further notice. The...
Colleen Green
Apr 2, 20201 min read
Virtual Farmer’s Market
COLLEEN GREEN The Standard Kendal Hills Farm, a member of Durham Farm Fresh, is working on setting up a Virtual Farmers Market. According...
Colleen Green
Mar 25, 20201 min read
Beef show cancelled
Celebrating today’s youth, building tomorrow’s leaders. Youth Forum is one of Ontario’s most highly recognized beef shows. We offer...
Colleen Green
Mar 25, 20201 min read
OFA statement on emerging farm labour issues
Ontario Federation of Agriculture GUELPH: The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) appreciates the government’s swift action to...
Colleen Green
Mar 25, 20202 min read
Unifying the National Voice of Cereals
Cam Dahl, President of Cereals Canada and Dean Dias, Ceo Of Cigi The Canadian International Grains Institute (Cigi) and Cereals Canada...
Colleen Green
Mar 25, 20202 min read
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