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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...

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...

The Standard
Nov 24, 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...
Colleen Green
Sep 22, 20222 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...
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...
Colleen Green
Sep 22, 20223 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...
Colleen Green
Sep 22, 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...
Colleen Green
Sep 15, 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...
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...
Colleen Green
Aug 25, 20222 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...
Colleen Green
Aug 20, 20223 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...
Colleen Green
Jul 29, 20222 min read


Pine Ridge Garden Club
HELEN NICOLAOU, Special to The Standard In the prime of summer, we can now sit back with a cool glass of lemonade and take pride in our...
Colleen Green
Jul 29, 20222 min read
Cleanfarms’ Barry Friesen Recognized for Building Leading Ag Stewardship Programs
BARBARA MCCONNELL, Cleanfarms The agricultural plant science industry has recognized Barry Friesen, executive director of Cleanfarms, for...
Colleen Green
Jul 29, 20222 min read
Food workers’ union calls for urgent reforms to TFWP as part of 2022 Migrant Agricultural Workers Re
DEREK JOHNSTONE, UFCW Canada LEAMINGTON: Canada’s food workers’ union published its annual Status of Migrant Agricultural Workers Report,...
Colleen Green
Jul 29, 20222 min read


Uxbridge is Starting a Community Garden
COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard UXBRIDGE: The Township of Uxbridge is building and planting a community garden and thus has created a...
Colleen Green
Jul 21, 20222 min read


How agricultural technology can help improve sustainability
(NC) Sustainable agriculture is an approach to farming which will allow modern farmers to meet the needs of a growing population while...
Colleen Green
Jun 24, 20222 min read


Advancements in livestock technology
(NC) Consumer demand drives changes in industry, and the agricultural sector is no exception. Consumer demands for improved animal...
Colleen Green
Jun 24, 20222 min read


Strawberry Teachings
Wabano.com “The strawberry teaches forgiveness and peace. The strawberry is shaped like a heart, and strawberries are known to our people...
Colleen Green
Jun 23, 20222 min read


Applications are now being accepted for the 2023 calendar year
ROBIN ANDERSON, Communications Coordinator, CASA The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association, the Canadian partner of the Progressive...
Colleen Green
Jun 23, 20222 min read


Draft Regional Agricultural System map available for comment
WHITBY: Based on consultation with the Province of Ontario, local area municipalities, conservation authorities and agricultural...
Colleen Green
Jun 23, 20221 min read
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