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Brant skaters shine at 73rd annual Flashing Blades

Brant Figure Skating Club (BFSC) held its...

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...

Agriculture

Students dig into agriculture at Bite of Brant event

Nearly 1,000 Grade 5 students and teachers from various public, catholic and private schools across the City of Brantford and the County of Brant, made their way to the...

Farming legacy continues in the heart of Brant County

For the last century, Ashley Brown’s family has continued to build Browndale Farm into...

Brant farmers gather to celebrate BCFA 85th anniversary

Nearly 200 people celebrated the Brant County Federation of Agriculture’s 85th anniversary during its...

BCFA to celebrate 85 years at upcoming banquet

Brant County Federation of Agriculture (BCFA) will mark its 85th anniversary with its annual...

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 their applications for scholarships offered by the Brant County Federation...

County launches consultation on draft Rural Prosperity Plan

County of Brant, in consultation with the Agricultural Advisory Committee, has prepared a draft Rural Prosperity Community Improvement Plan (RPCIP), and is seeking resident...

Farmer’s market focused on supporting the community

Since setting up her first roadside stand in 2008, Jen Chary, has grown Chary Picker Country Market, into a thriving business which has become...

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...

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