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International Plowing Match 2026 Draws Largest Crowd Since Pandemic Return Wednesday, September 30, 2026 The 2026 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM) has delivered its strongest attendance performance since the event returned following the COVID-19 pandemic, welcoming 71,330 visitors to Bruce County over five days. Held from September 22 to 26 near Walkerton, the event... Read this article online
Ont. farmer thankful for doctor’s push for breast cancer screening Wednesday, September 30, 2026 An Ontario farmer is thankful her doctor persisted in encouraging her to get a mammogram. Sarah Wynn, who co-owns Wynn Farms, an apple orchard and agritourism business in Bath, Ont., wasn’t in a hurry to get the screening. “I didn’t think too much of it, but it was my doctor who kept... Read this article online
Hensall Co Op Strengthens Rural Futures Tuesday, September 29, 2026 Supporting local communities has long been an important part of Hensall Co-op's mission. Through its Strong Communities Initiative, the agricultural cooperative has contributed more than $180,000 to nonprofit organizations over the past six years. The program focuses on helping groups... Read this article online
Green Care Farms celebrates five years of dementia care Monday, September 28, 2026 What a wonderful event! As communities recognize World Alzheimer's Day 2026, Green Care Farms marked a major milestone: five seasons operating Canada's first care farm designed specifically for people living with dementia. The celebration took place on September 19, 2026, at Andrews... Read this article online
Harvest Weather Alert: Midwest Rain Risks Rise as Super El Nino Strengthens Monday, September 28, 2026 As summer gives way to autumn, farmers across the U.S. Midwest and parts of Canada are watching a weather pattern that appears poised to become increasingly active during the heart of harvest season. According to Nutrien Ag Solutions meteorologist Eric Snodgrass, recent atmospheric... Read this article online