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National pairs champion fulfills goal of being an Olympian

Ever since he watched the Vancouver Winter...

Accomplished journalist looks back at multi-decade career

Before retiring in 2016, Allen Pizzey's career...

Hopes and dreams to fund new Sports Entertainment Centre

City of Brantford officially approved the construction...

Agriculture

BCFA to celebrate 85 years at upcoming banquet

Brant County Federation of Agriculture (BCFA) will mark its 85th anniversary with its annual banquet at Blessed Sacrament Parish Hall in Burford on Saturday, March 7, 2026.  The BCFA is...

Governments commit $20M to strengthen agriculture

The Federal and Provincial governments announced they’ll be investing up to $20 million to...

BCFA calling for scholarship applications and nominations

Post-secondary students will have until 5 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2026, to submit...

County launches consultation on draft Rural Prosperity Plan

County of Brant, in consultation with the Agricultural Advisory Committee, has prepared a draft...

Farmer’s market focused on supporting the community

Since setting up her first roadside stand in 2008, Jen Chary, has grown Chary...

Federal and provincial governments invest in farmers

The federal and provincial governments are investing up to $14.6 million through the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP) to help farmers make improvements to...

Student-led project looking for Ontario grain farmers

A team of current students and recent graduates from Western University are seeking grain farmers from southern Ontario, particularly those located within Brant, Oxford...

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...

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 the City of Brantford and the County of Brant, descended...

Bite of Brant to celebrate 30 years of agriculture education

One thousand Grade 5 students and teachers from various public, catholic and private schools across the City of Brantford and the County of Brant...

Federation of Agriculture Banquet makes big return

Nearly 160 people attended the Brant County Federation of Agriculture (BCFA) Banquet on Saturday, March 1, 2025. The event, which hasn’t been put on since...

Ontario increases Risk Management Funding for farmers

The Ontario government unveiled a $100-million increase to its Risk Management Program (RMP), which also includes the Self-Directed Risk Management Program (SDRM), during an...

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...

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