Tag: farming
Millbrook Fair is a Celebration of Local Tradition
For families like the Haass, the Millbrook Fair is about tradition. Since its debut in1975, Ed Haass has participated in the Truck and Tractor Pull at the Millbrook Fair. In those days participants used…
Funding Available for Farmers in East Central Ontario
The East Central Farm Stewardship Collaborative is offering funding to farmers in East Central Ontario in 2026-2027. Projects are eligible for 100% funding up to a maximum of $10,000 depending on the practice, helping…
Share the Road
Large farm equipment navigates downtown Millbrook on its way to a field east of town. Planting season has begun in the area, bringing with it the seasonal bump in slow-moving vehicles and farm equipment…
Farms at Work Encourage Bringing Idle Land Back into Production
Ontario farmland is extremely productive, with the agriculture and food sector contributing more than $51 billion to the provincial GDP each year. Last week, Farms at Work hosted an event featuring a variety of…
Workshop for Non-Farming Owners of Farmland Scheduled for February 20th
As Ontario’s population grows, every acre of farmland is critical for community-level and regional resilience. The public is increasingly interested in knowing where their food comes from, and there is a growing commitment to…
More Farm Equipment on the Road During Harvest Season
Peterborough County OPP and the Ontario Federation of Agriculture are reminding motorists to exercise caution around slow-moving vehicles and farm equipment that will be travelling our roads from now until December. No matter how…
Peterborough County Plowing Match Brings the Annual Competition to Zion Line, Millbrook
The Ontario Plowman’s Association is hosting their annual plowing competition on Saturday, September 27th at the French Farm located at 1031 Zion Line just south of Millbrook. Established in 1913, the organization has hosted…
