
Hagersville farmer one of Canada’s top plowmen
September 5, 2024
HAGERSVILLE—Mark Vaarkamp, a Hagersville farmer and custom operator, has brought home a gold from the Canadian Plowing Organization (CPO)’s Championship competition. Hosted by... ...read more

4-H Rabbit Club update
September 5, 2024
By Anya McCutcheon The fifth meeting of 4-H Rabbit Club was on August 23, 2024. We started to do the health check on our... ...read more

‘On the Farm’ magazine has strong launch
September 5, 2024
By Nick Fearns The reaction to the first edition of ‘On the Farm’ has been described as “amazing.” The magazine, which recently celebrated its launch, ...read more

When Hagersville farmers ‘pulled together’ for a big move
September 5, 2024
There are few things more stressful than moving. From packing boxes to organizing transportation, the task can be overwhelming. When the move is the whole ...read more

We’re all ears: let’s talk about corn spraying
September 5, 2024
For over 40 years, Lenos Custom Farming has been providing custom services, including tillage, planting, spraying, harvesting, and trucking to the farmers of Haldimand and ...read more

Planning future food production at Talbot Road Poultry
September 5, 2024
Growing up on the family farm in Jarvis, Bruce Van Der Molen was familiar with both chickens and dairy farming. In time, it made sense ...read more

How does Haldimand decide where to plant trees?
August 29, 2024
HALDIMAND—When Haldimand County plants a tree, there’s a lot of consideration that goes into it beforehand. “Trees provide many economic, environmental, and social benefits for... ...read more

GRCA seeks input on Conservation Areas Strategy
August 29, 2024
The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is inviting all municipal partners, interest holders, and members of the public to provide feedback on its draft Conservation... ...read more

Haldimand Horticultural August meeting update
August 29, 2024
By HHS President Barbara Wilson The Haldimand Horticultural Society (HHS)’s August General Meeting featured guest speaker Gwen Chapman from the Brantford Butterfly Way Project. ... ...read more

Blue-green algae and GRCA reservoirs – how to stay safe
August 29, 2024
HALDIMAND—Hot summer days are great for spending time outdoors, but also create the perfect conditions for algae to grow and bloom in large bodies of... ...read more

