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County pilot program looks to increase rental housing

County of Brant Council received a report...

Six Nations residents push back against local cannabis operation

There’s a growing divide happening in Six...

Record label launches space to build stronger community

Since relaunching the zBTFD brand seven years...

Agriculture

Local farm provides exciting experiences for community

In 2020, Christi Garneau and John Bisaillon purchased what is now known as the Creek View Acres Orchard and Nursery, with a vision of growing a variety of fruits, perennials,...

Young minds harvest hands-on lessons at Bite of Brant

One-thousand Grade 5 students and teachers from various public, catholic and private schools across...

Bite of Brant to celebrate 30 years of agriculture education

One thousand Grade 5 students and teachers from various public, catholic and private schools...

Federation of Agriculture Banquet makes big return

Nearly 160 people attended the Brant County Federation of Agriculture (BCFA) Banquet on Saturday,...

Ontario increases Risk Management Funding for farmers

The Ontario government unveiled a $100-million increase to its Risk Management Program (RMP), which...

Burford Ag Society looking to embrace change

Chris Howell, President of the Burford Agricultural Society’s board of directors, spoke to County of Brant Council to address the upcoming changes the society...

BCFA continues to advocate for agricultural industry

Did you know that one of the largest industries in the County of Brant is agriculture? In fact, all five food groups are produced,...

Promoting mental health resources for the agricultural community

Erica Sayles has been passionate about agriculture since she could walk; and she was leading cows around shortly after. Born into a farming family, Sayles...

Bite of Brant honoured with Excellence in Agriculture award

The Ontario government presented the Bite of Brant program with an Excellence in Agriculture Award during the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto on...

Building the reputation of a must-have experience

When it comes to running a hot spot for agri-tourism, success doesn't just happen overnight. For John and Meghan Snyder, owners of Snyder’s Family...

Offering the community unique farm to market experience

When Ken Stock and Paula Martin opened P and K’s Farm in 2018, they were dedicated to creating a rewarding farm-to-market experience and providing...

Snyder’s Farm ends out the season with fall family fun

Over 1,000 people enjoyed the last day of the fall season at Snyder’s Family Farm on Sunday, October 27, 2024.  While the farm, located in...

Residents plant 400 trees at Lions Park in Burford

The County of Brant’s Forestry Department hosted a community tree-planting event at Burford Lions Art Cadman Park on Saturday, October 19, 2024.  Held in partnership...

Federal and provincial governments announce funding through Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program

Governments of Canada and Ontario announced over $12.2 million in support designed to help farmers make their agricultural lands more healthy and resilient on...

Snobelen Farms completes upgrades to Brantford facility

Snobelen Farms Ltd. announced the completion of significant upgrades to its grain handling facility in Brantford on Friday, September 20, 2024. The $2 million investment...

Federal and provincial governments announce funding for farmers

The governments of Canada and Ontario announced an additional $9 million in the Ontario Agricultural Sustainability Initiative through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership to...

Thousands expected to attend annual Paris Fair

The Paris Agricultural Society (PAS) is preparing to host the 166th Paris Fair from Thursday, August 29 to Monday, September 2, 2024. Amy Warner, General...

Popular family-run farm is committed to supporting local

Elberta Farms Country Market has grown to become one of the most popular destinations over the last 50 years in the County of Brant. Andrew...

Brantford-Brant students take an inside look into agriculture

More than 1,000 Grade 5 students from Brantford and County of Brant public, catholic and private schools, had the chance to learn all about...

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