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
Welcome to our 4th annual spring Farm edition!
February 21, 2019
It’s that time of year again. The cold weather has made itself at home here in Canada, and we’re all patiently awaiting its long-awaited departure.... ...read more
Hagersville Auction Centre celebrates 50 years
February 21, 2019
By Rachel Vaarkamp The Haldimand Press HAGERSVILLE—On January 25, 2019 the Hagersville Auction Centre celebrated 50 years of being in Hagersville. Owned by Wilbert River... ...read more
As they say, if you ate today, thank a farmer
February 21, 2019
By MPP Toby Barrett To The Haldimand Press Canadians recently had an opportunity to celebrate farming during Canada’s Agriculture Day. We appreciate the partnerships that... ...read more
Horticulture havens in Haldimand
February 21, 2019
By Cassandra Fleet The Haldimand Press HALDIMAND—Haldimand is home to not one, but two horticulture societies, both of which have a mission to beautify our... ...read more
Getting to know local farmers
February 21, 2019
By Rachel Vaarkamp The Haldimand Press HALDIMAND—In 2009, Harvests of Haldimand had a campaign to showcase what is grown in Haldimand and to educate the... ...read more
16 acres of growth potential in Jarvis greenhouse
February 21, 2019
By Sheila Phibbs The Haldimand Press JARVIS—When you purchase Ontario-grown varieties of tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers in the grocery store, there’s a very good chance... ...read more
You don’t need to be an expert to start growing weed
February 21, 2019
By Shane Mahoney The Haldimand Press CANFIELD—Canada’s laws are changing and with them so is farming. Now, it’s perfectly legal for private residents to grow ...read more
