Ontario and federal governments supporting mental health for farming and rural communities
The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing in new initiatives to support and promote...
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Tag: farming
Partners plan to train agricultural workers in Prescott-Russell
The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) in partnership with the Prescott-Russell Employment Services Centre (PRESC) and Groupe Convex Prescott-Russell will offer farm assistance training to support the skills...
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Ontario seeking immediate federal action to help farmers
On Wednesday, October 14, Ernie Hardeman, Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs...
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Program pairs aspiring farmers in Argenteuil with land and advice
The MRC d’Argenteuil RCM is promoting its recent networking through the L’ARTERRE program between...
Read MoreNew law attempts to balance food production with peaceful protest
There is a new law in Ontario that aims to balance the safety and security of farmers, their families and the provincial food supply, and aims to protect the right for people to participate in lawful protests on public property....
Read MoreSlaughterhouse shortage a challenge in region
For farmers, especially those with small farms, finding a place to have livestock slaughtered and meat packed is a challenge. In April, the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) announced the creation of an innovative...
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Supply chain interruptions and labour shortage are COVID-19 challenges for Québec farmers
The economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic are affecting farmers in Québec like they are...
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Pandemic presents challenges for Ontario farmers
Along with the weather and commodity prices, farmers do not have much control over the economic...
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Veterinarians Without Borders volunteers assisting farmers in west Africa
Two veterinarians from the region are taking their skills to a different part of the world. Dr....
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Liberal, NDP candidates speak at ag federation meeting
The politics of agriculture were front and centre at the annual general meeting of the Prescott...
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Tagwi students tour local farms
Learning on the land is what a group of students from Tagwi Secondary School in Avonmore recently...
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Supply-management compensation causes pre-campaign controversy
Compensation for farmers in supply-managed sectors affected by new international trade agreements...
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- United Counties of Prescott and Russell Notice Open House and Public Meeting Official Plan Review
The United Counties of Prescott and Russell began the legislative review of their Official Plan in October 2021. The draft […] - Windsor Tavern to host Ted Bird and Friends Comedy Show August 27
There will be no need to drive to Ottawa or Montréal to visit a comedy club on Saturday, August 27, […] - Proud to be a dairy farmer
As I drive over the crest of a hill, on a back country road, I can’t help but pause and […]
