Farmers value relationships built with foreign workers
June 25, 2020
By Peggy Brekveld, Vice-President, OFA Essential foreign workers are valued members of Ontario’s farming community. Do you know them? These men and women are integrated... ...read more
Norfolk Fair 2020 cancelled
June 25, 2020
By George Araujo To The Haldimand Press SIMCOE—It is with great sadness we announce that the Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show will not move... ...read more
Government supports beef and hog farmers
June 25, 2020
From the office of MPP Toby Barrett To The Haldimand Press HALDIMAND—Federal and provincial governments are investing up to $10 million in emergency assistance for... ...read more
Horticultural therapy and the psychological benefits of gardening
June 18, 2020
By Elsie Eubank To The Haldimand Press HALDIMAND—Haldimand Horticultural Society members know from experience that gardening is good for the soul. Why I love gardening?... ...read more
Statement on Health Services Appeal, Review Board decision
June 18, 2020
To The Haldimand Press HALDIMAND—On June 12, 2020, the Health Services Appeal and Review Board issued its ruling on the Haldimand Norfolk Health Unit’s section... ...read more
Bill 156 protects the safety of Ontario’s farm and food supply
June 18, 2020
By Keith Currie, President, OFA Ontario farm families depend on the safety and security of their farms to raise livestock and grow and produce food... ...read more
Feeding your future: Connecting Ontario’s Agri-Food Workforce
June 18, 2020
To The Haldimand Press HALDIMAND—The agriculture and food supply chains have faced widespread disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. More than ever, the COVID-19 pandemic... ...read more
Ontario investing $15M in health and safety measures for farm operations
June 18, 2020
From the office of MPP Toby Barrett To The Haldimand Press HALDIMAND—MPP Toby Barrett welcomed a recent announcement by Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture, Food and... ...read more
Scotlynn Group loses 450 acres of asparagus to COVID-19 outbreak
June 11, 2020
By Mike Renzella The Haldimand Press VITTORIA—Scotlynn Group, a major local producer with a variety of crops, has been forced to abandon its’ asparagus crops... ...read more
GRCA cancelling all summer day camps: GRCA reminds visitors to respect rules
June 11, 2020
To The Haldimand Press Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the GRCA has made the decision to cancel its day camps for the summer of... ...read more
