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Will Bouma, current Member of Provincial Parliament...

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Introducing the representatives for Blandford-Blenheim Council 

As the Brant Beacon enters its fourth...

Agriculture

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 announcement made in Eden, Ont....

Burford Ag Society looking to embrace change

Chris Howell, President of the Burford Agricultural Society’s board of directors, spoke to County...

BCFA continues to advocate for agricultural industry

Did you know that one of the largest industries in the County of Brant...

Promoting mental health resources for the agricultural community

Erica Sayles has been passionate about agriculture since she could walk; and she was...

Bite of Brant honoured with Excellence in Agriculture award

The Ontario government presented the Bite of Brant program with an Excellence in Agriculture...

Building the reputation of a must-have experience

When it comes to running a hot spot for agri-tourism, success doesn't just happen overnight. For John and Meghan Snyder, owners of Snyder’s Family...

Offering the community unique farm to market experience

When Ken Stock and Paula Martin opened P and K’s Farm in 2018, they were dedicated to creating a rewarding farm-to-market experience and providing...

Snyder’s Farm ends out the season with fall family fun

Over 1,000 people enjoyed the last day of the fall season at Snyder’s Family Farm on Sunday, October 27, 2024.  While the farm, located in...

Residents plant 400 trees at Lions Park in Burford

The County of Brant’s Forestry Department hosted a community tree-planting event at Burford Lions Art Cadman Park on Saturday, October 19, 2024.  Held in partnership...

Federal and provincial governments announce funding through Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program

Governments of Canada and Ontario announced over $12.2 million in support designed to help farmers make their agricultural lands more healthy and resilient on...

Snobelen Farms completes upgrades to Brantford facility

Snobelen Farms Ltd. announced the completion of significant upgrades to its grain handling facility in Brantford on Friday, September 20, 2024. The $2 million investment...

Federal and provincial governments announce funding for farmers

The governments of Canada and Ontario announced an additional $9 million in the Ontario Agricultural Sustainability Initiative through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership to...

Thousands expected to attend annual Paris Fair

The Paris Agricultural Society (PAS) is preparing to host the 166th Paris Fair from Thursday, August 29 to Monday, September 2, 2024. Amy Warner, General...

Popular family-run farm is committed to supporting local

Elberta Farms Country Market has grown to become one of the most popular destinations over the last 50 years in the County of Brant. Andrew...

Brantford-Brant students take an inside look into agriculture

More than 1,000 Grade 5 students from Brantford and County of Brant public, catholic and private schools, had the chance to learn all about...

County of Brant co-hosts 14th municipal Agri-Food Forum

The County of Brant co-hosted the 14th Municipal Agriculture Economic Development and Planning Forum on November 2 and 3 2022. “The forum was very popular...

County of Brant to Co-Host Agri-Food Forum

The County of Brant is thrilled to co-host the 14th annual Agri-Food Forum on November 2 and 3, 2022. “This year’s theme is 'Tradition, Innovation...

Cover crop funding available throughout the Grand River watershed

Cover crop funding has been available to farmers in the counties of Brant, Dufferin, Haldimand, Waterloo, and Wellington for many years through municipally funded...

Local students take a Bite of Brant

Nine hundred students in grades four, five and six visited the Burford Fairgrounds to learn about the agri-food industry at Bite of Brant on...

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