The rise of educated female farmers today
September 5, 2019
By Matthew Shumsky and Allison Nelson, StatCan Agriculture Division The next generation of Canadian farm operators is emerging, and they are altering the perception of the... ...read more
Thrive Cannabis at the forefront of the industry
September 5, 2019
By Mike Renzella The Haldimand Press With marijuana now legal in Canada, the cannabis growth industry is exploding across the nation, and Thrive Cannabis, located... ...read more
The link from farm to Council
September 5, 2019
By Haldimand Press Staff HALDIMAND—Established in 2007, the Agricultural Advisory Committee has helped inform Haldimand Council on matters related to agriculture and agri-business for over... ...read more
Ontario ag: From the census
September 5, 2019
Overview The 2016 Census of Agriculture counted 193,492 farms in Canada, a 5.9% decrease from the previous census in 2011. This rate of decline was the... ...read more
260-year-old tree receives heritage designation
September 5, 2019
By the Dunnville Horticultural Society This fall, you will see additional projects completed by the Dunnville Horticultural Society (DHS) as we continue our legacy of service.... ...read more
Ontario launches 2019 excellence in agriculture program
September 5, 2019
To The Haldimand Press On August 23, 2019 Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs, announced that the Excellence in Agriculture program is... ...read more
Caledonia Fair announces hiring of new manager
September 5, 2019
To The Haldimand Press CALEDONIA—The Caledonia Agricultural Society is delighted to announce the hiring of Ian Thompson as the new Caledonia Fair Manager. Thompson will... ...read more
Riverside Exhibition Centre will be one of a kind
August 29, 2019
By Jillian Zynomirski The Haldimand Press CALEDONIA—Construction of the $6 million Riverside Exhibition Centre is nearing completion, and once complete, it will be unlike... ...read more
HFA seeking representative for Ontario Youth Farmers Forum
August 29, 2019
By Will Stoneman, OFA To The Haldimand Press HALDIMAND—The Haldimand Federation of Agriculture and Ontario Federation of Agriculture is proud to recognize the role of... ...read more
OFA is working with municipalities to cope with change
August 29, 2019
By Debra Pretty-Straathof, Regional Director, OFA To The Haldimand Press Premier Doug Ford announced this week that his government is moving forward with the plan... ...read more
