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The Standard
Mar 3, 20232 min read
Canadian Agricultural Safety Association Celebrates Ag Safety Week: Safety is Our Promise
ROBIN ANDERSON, Communications Coordinator CASA/ACSA WINNIPEG, MB (COMMUNITYWIRE): This Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (CASW),...
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Courtney McClure
Mar 3, 20231 min read
Uxbridge Farmer's Market Reuniting With the Second Wedge Brewery in May
COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard UXBRIDGE: The Uxbridge Farmer's Market is moving back to the Second Wedge, on Sunday, May 7th. According...
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The Standard
Feb 24, 20231 min read
East Central Farm Show live at the LEX
THE STANDARD The East Central Farm Show will take place Wednesday, March 1st and Thursday, March 2nd, in Lindsay, Ontario, in the...
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The Standard
Feb 24, 20233 min read
Pine Ridge Garden Club News
HELEN NICOLAU, Special to The Standard We have weathered the snowstorms of January. I hope everyone has been keeping safe and haven't...
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Courtney McClure
Feb 24, 20232 min read
Learn Goat Showmanship at Elgin Park
COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard UXBRIDGE: Mrs. Stewart and Ms. Bidan are hosting a workshop on Goat Showmanship in Elgin Park, Uxbridge,...
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The Standard
Feb 24, 20233 min read
Ukraine becomes the 178th state to be admitted to IFAD
ALBERTO TRILLO BARCA, IFAD ROME: Ukraine became the 178th country to be admitted to the International Fund for Agricultural Development...
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Dan Cearns
Feb 9, 20231 min read
Kawartha Lakes council to start deliberating budgets this month
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: After a month of budget presentations, overviews and orientation sessions, Kawartha Lakes...
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The Standard
Jan 27, 20231 min read
How farmers can strengthen their business amidst economic uncertainty
(NC) From labour shortages and fluctuating commodities prices to evolving environmental risks, Canadian farmers continue to operate amid...
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The Standard
Jan 6, 20232 min read
The many health benefits of dairy
Many people recall the slogan "Milk, it does a body good." But as different health fads have emerged since that slogan was first uttered,...
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The Standard
Nov 24, 20222 min read
Things everyone can do to support rural economies
Efforts to revive small business sectors have helped countless communities regain their prosperity and sense of community pride. Those...
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The Standard
Nov 24, 20222 min read
The benefits of organic agriculture
Modern consumers have more choices than ever before. Whether they're buying appliances, books, clothing, or any of the myriad necessities...
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Colleen Green
Sep 22, 20222 min read
Landscaper Proposes Micro-Community in Uxbridge
COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard UXBRIDGE: Have you ever thought about living in a tiny home or micro-community? What if you didn’t have to...
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Colleen Green
Sep 22, 20223 min read
Final yield and crop quality report for 2021 Crop Assessment Tour
CHATHAM: The Great Lakes Grain Crop Assessment Tour has concluded now in its 13th year. The tour spans all of Ontario from Windsor to...
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Colleen Green
Sep 22, 20223 min read
Cleanfarms collecting unwanted, old ag pesticides and obsolete farm animal medications
BARBARA McCONNELL, Cleanfarms Media The collection program safely manages and disposes of unused, unwanted agricultural pesticides and...
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Colleen Green
Sep 22, 20222 min read
AALP Founders and Builders support the development of ag-sector leaders by donating to the Dean Rob
GABRIELLE FERGUSON, Leadership Programs Director GUELPH, Ontario: Founders and Builders of the Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program...
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Colleen Green
Sep 15, 20222 min read
How to keep yourself safe while sharing the road
COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard NORTH DURHAM: It’s harvest time again, with it come vehicles with orange triangles on the back. This sign...
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Colleen Green
Aug 25, 20222 min read
The basics of vertical farming
Farms often inspire awe thanks to their beauty and the serenity of the areas that surround them. Though no farms may inspire such...
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Colleen Green
Aug 25, 20222 min read
International Plowing Match 2023 location announced
VIRGINIA GOVIER, Plowing Match NORTH DURHAM: As a result of the enthusiasm and dedication of landowners and community leaders, the...
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Colleen Green
Aug 20, 20223 min read
Pineridge Garden Club
HELEN NICOLAOU, Special to The Standard SCUGOG: We all know the feeling of disappointment in spring to see that a plant has died. August...
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Colleen Green
Jul 29, 20222 min read
Last call for OAAS 175th Central Canada Exhibition Association Scholarship
The Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS) is pleased to offer a scholarship program, to provide financial assistance for...
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