Olive’s Heirlooms finds satisfaction feeding the community as a first generation farmer
September 13, 2023
First generation farmer Sarah Reynolds grew up in Hamilton, but she has found a passion for growing things in the soil (and clay) of Haldimand... ...read more
4-H program developing future leaders in agriculture
September 13, 2023
For more than 100 years, the 4-H program has given rural youth opportunities to develop practical and personal skills by following the motto: “Learn to... ...read more
What you need to know about ag drone sprayers: ‘It’s a very different way to do business’
September 13, 2023
By Tara Lindemann The Haldimand Press Drones have been used for warfare, safely scoping disaster survivors, and even delivering pizzas – and now they’re flying... ...read more
HFA puts their money where their youth is with student bursaries
September 13, 2023
An ongoing effort of the Haldimand Federation of Agriculture (HFA) for many years has been to encourage the next generation of agricultural workers through its... ...read more
Farming in Haldimand: 2023 Harvest report card
September 13, 2023
Haldimand farmers were faced with some challenging conditions early in the 2023 growing season as a prolonged dry spell led to difficulties with planting seeds.... ...read more
Using UV rays to make strawberries disease resistant
September 13, 2023
Report by Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada To The Haldimand Press In Canada, one third of fruits and vegetables are lost every year to fungal or... ...read more
2023 is the International Year of Millets
September 13, 2023
Report by Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada To The Haldimand Press Hearty, nutritious and versatile, millet is one of Canada’s lesser known cereal crops. While it... ...read more
Cloverbuds stop to smell the flowers at Windecker Woods Flower Farm
September 7, 2023
CAYUGA—On Thursday, August 10, 2023 the 4-H Cloverbuds gathered at Windecker Woods Flower Farm. Petra Kruis-Daly, who owns this farm with her husband, gave the... ...read more
Steve Elgersma abuzz with 15 years of good memories volunteering with DHS
August 31, 2023
By Melanie Ruigrok To The Haldimand Press DUNNVILLE—Bees were actively working in and around the sedums in the median at Broad and Main streets in... ...read more
Haldimand Hort Society August update
August 31, 2023
By Barbara Wilson, HHS Publicity Chair To The Haldimand Press Our society is blooming! Membership Secretary Gord Roberts announced that the Haldimand Horticultural Society (HHS) ...read more
