Summer Students Helping Community Gardens Grow

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Summer Students Helping Community Gardens Grow

Helen Solmes - July 31, 2019

Grade 11 Ottawa student Harmony Wood felt a connection to the Golden Town Outreach community gardens even before taking on her duties as part-time...

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Want to be a Summer Youth Gardener?

Helen Solmes - June 17, 2019

Calling all community-minded students who are looking for a summer job. Time is running out to apply for a position with the Golden Town...

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Farmers’ Market Back For 13th Season

Stephen Vance - June 10, 2019

Stephen Vance, Staff Sunny skies and smiling faces greeted vendors and patrons alike for the start of the Meaford Farmers' Market's 13th season on Friday...

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Planting Dates For Crop Insurance Have Been Extended

Stephen Vance - June 10, 2019

Staff Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Bill Walker is pleased that the government has extended planting dates for crop insurance to assist farmers struggling with this year’s...

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Farmers’ Market Returns June 7

Stephen Vance - May 29, 2019

Staff The Meaford Farmers' Market returns on June 7 for its 13th season. Whether it be beautifully handmade art and crafts, local, fresh, and great...

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Returning This Year: Ciderfest!

Stephen Vance - May 22, 2019

Staff With the area producing 25 percent of Ontario’s apples, we can truly say, 'Cider Grows Here'. And this is your chance to taste them...

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The 2nd Annual Fall Food Gathering Approaching

Stephen Vance - September 13, 2018

Staff This year’s Fall Food Gathering event combines the work of the United Way’s Food Bank Summit with the broader-based mandate of the Fall Food...

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Looking For Some Fun? Consider a Day at the Farm

Stephen Vance - August 8, 2018

Stephen Vance, Staff On Saturday, August 11, the Parkin Family Farm on Grey Road 11 in the Municipality of Meaford will host 'Fun Day at...

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Farmers’ Market Back For Another Season

Stephen Vance - June 4, 2018

Stephen Vance, Staff Overcast skies bringing the threat of rain couldn't dampen the spirits of vendors setting up for the first Meaford Farmers' Market of...

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Farmers’ Market Returns June 1

Stephen Vance - May 23, 2018

Staff The Meaford Farmers’ Market team is very excited for its 12th season, which will kick off on Friday, June 1 from 3-7 p.m., and...