On a sunny day last month, an unusual spectacle travelled the roads of the township, when 25 tractors formed a parade of sorts as they wound their way from Larmer Line into Millbrook for a bite at the Legion BBQ lunch. This was the third event, which began with a… Continue reading
Approximately 50 visitors attended the ONFARM presentation in early September held in a field at Woodleigh Farms and hosted by the farm operator, Norm Lamothe. The audience was diverse – young and old, and almost half were women. They came to hear how they could make their operations more efficient,… Continue reading
Don’t let her diminutive size and quiet voice fool you. Kelsie Armstrong is a seasoned entrepreneur. We’ve watched her grow up, starting a vegetable business twelve years ago with her brother Cody when she was in grade two. The pair grew ten acres of sweet corn, five acres of pumpkins… Continue reading
After a two-year hiatus, the Peterborough County Agricultural Wall of Fame will celebrate the 2022 additions to their Wall of Fame in person this month. Two couples are among residents being honoured for their contribution to the local agriculture/agri-food industry: Dr. Bill and Mary Belch of North Monaghan, and Roy… Continue reading
Anyone following local social media channels will have seen this face before. A tireless promotor of the Poulin family business, Red Mill Maple Syrup, Jeremy has become the face of the brand: a youthful image to invigorate a traditional product. Syrup production has been in the family for generations. Jeremy’s… Continue reading
Don’t let her understated booth fool you – Margaret Winslow is a seasoned pro when it comes to market gardening. Margaret is a member of a multi-family, 6th generation farm on Sharpe Line. The operation, known as Woodleigh Farms, was founded in 1902. Despite its historical origins, it’s clear that… Continue reading
Now that the zoning has been addressed, the township is preparing to dispose of the property at 1066 Syer Line which was acquired in 2019. Spanning 77.2 acres with 1698 feet of frontage on Syer Line, the property backs onto Hwy 115 from which it has high visibility. It was… Continue reading
