Farm
On Friday, politicians, commodity group leaders, local planners and more congregated at the Clinton Legion for the Huron County Federation of Agriculture's annual MP/MPP Forum with Huron Bruce MP Ben Lobb and MPP Lisa Thompson...
When stepping inside the large facility at Snobelen Farms' Lucknow headquarters, the first thing one notices is a loud, distinctive rattling.
Like many local farmers, Lucknow's Tony McQuail has been spending his well-earned retirement running to be the federal leader of the New Democratic Party.
Every year, the young person chosen through the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) Ambassador of the Fairs competition isn't just handed a sash and showered with accolades - it's a position that comes with great responsibility.
On Queenie Pentland's family farm near Nile, spring has been arriving in colour these days. Rows of tulips push through the soil. Dahlias follow later in the season, their blooms layered and bold.
Jessalyn Hendriks likes to keep busy. Luckily, she lives in an area with a robust 4-H culture. Throughout her years as an active member of the 4-H program...
For Harvey Hoggart, the Clinton resident and lifelong farmer around the Londesborough area, the only way to begin his 77th birthday was by sitting down with The Citizen...
Successful farms are the heart of every strong rural community, but even the most well-run operations don't exist in isolation. Agriculture is a capital-intensive endeavour...
Earlier this month, amid tough budget considerations that saw the axing of numerous public outreach programs and more than a dozen employees, Huron County Council directed staff...
It's the dawn of a new day at Ginn Family Farms between Clinton and Goderich - or at least it will be soon - as the family is in the process of launching a new Huron County winery, which will eventually be known as Ginn Creek Estate Winery.
Those who work for the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority, who serve on its board and volunteer for its foundation are ready to ride a roller coaster of emotions in 2026.
The Huron County community is blessed with some of the most fertile and productive soil in not just the province, but throughout the country.
The Huron County 4-H Leaders' Association presented its annual year-end awards late last month in Clinton, honouring the best and brightest 4-H members the county has to offer.
The Lucknow Agricultural Society (LAS) held its annual general meeting and dinner at the Lucknow Community Centre on Jan. 13. There was a strong turnout of members, volunteers and community leaders at the event.
Over the years, the close-knit community of Seaforth has responded to rising food insecurity with creativity and compassion. Each spring, its largest fundraiser is Souper Saturday, a competitive soup-off that raises money for the Seaforth and District...
Last week, the Organic Council of Ontario (OCO) announced its 2025 Organic Champions, with several locals among them. The winners will be officially recognized on Jan. 27-28 at the 2026 Guelph Organic Conference.
Lucknow-area alpaca farmer Dee Graham and her animals have had a successful year at the province's alpaca shows, building upon a successful stint that has now surpassed 15 years.
When Lucknow's Brook Hendriks found out she was being named a recipient of the 4-H Ontario Outstanding New Volunteer Award, she was more than a little surprised - in the best possible way.
Late last week, 4-H Ontario announced the recipients of the 2025 4-H Ontario Outstanding New Volunteer Award, sponsored by Gay Lea Foods. The 2025 recipients are: Lisa Willet of the Algoma 4-H Association, Shayna Dickson of the Leeds 4-H...
While the final numbers are still being tallied, it is fairly safe to say that the Huron Pioneer Threshers and Hobby Association's (HPTHA) 2025 Reunion Weekend was a huge success.
Jacquie Waechter's first real memory of her parents' business, Huron Feeding Systems (HFS), is seeing her sister, Christine, sitting in a playpen at the family's new shop in Brussels, in 1987.
A rapidly-rising star in the world of competitive plowing, not just in Huron County or Ontario, but across the country, Seaforth's Dugald McIntosh earned the title of Junior Champion at last week's Canadian Plowing Championships, held in Ayton.
Lillian Beyersbergen-Oakes is the Huron County Plowing Match's newest Princess, triumphing in the competition in her fourth attempt and besting five worthy contestants on a warm Thursday at Dodds Century Farms near Seaforth.
Over 300 visitors and 30 competitors came out to the 97th Annual Huron County Plowing Match last week to celebrate farming tradition and community spirit.