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
On the front edge: Space age technology comes down to earth on Haldimand farm
February 21, 2019
By Sheila Phibbs The Haldimand Press DUNNVILLE—Huitema Egg Farm is the home of Nick and Cindy Huitema, where they raised their four children, Stephanie, Nicole,... ...read more
Technology helps poultry farm grow in Haldimand
February 21, 2019
By Sheila Phibbs The Haldimand Press JARVIS—Allan and Grace Strobosser started their poultry operation at their Jarvis-area farm in 1995. With their sons aspiring to... ...read more
Junior Farmers: A history of bringing in the new
February 21, 2019
By Barclay Nap To The Haldimand Press HALDIMAND—Haldimand County has a long history with the Junior Farmer program. The Junior Farmer program started as a... ...read more
The sweetest smell on earth: An experience for all your senses
February 21, 2019
By Valerie Posthumus The Haldimand Press DUNNVILLE—“It’s not easy making a living farming these days, so the kids aren’t sure yet if they want to... ...read more
Winter weather keeping kids at home for record number of days
February 21, 2019
By Lindsey Stuckless The Haldimand Press HALDIMAND—Snow, ice, and frigid temperatures have impacted Haldimand County public and separate schools, causing an unprecedented number of snow... ...read more
Nifty Knitters giving newborn babies a warm welcome into the world
February 21, 2019
HAGERSVILLE—Mackenzie Visser (right) and her papa Ralph Veldstra of Hagersville are Nifty Knitters, a duo that knits baby hats on looms. The two delivered 321... ...read more
