January 8, 2026

Agriculture

Farming and related issues

Local farmers face huge hurdles as China and U.S. levy tariffs against Canada, says NFA president Farmer planting
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Local farmers face huge hurdles as China and U.S. levy tariffs against Canada, says NFA president

Robert Washburn March 29, 2025 0
Agriculture is one of the top economic drivers in Northumberland County. There were 840 farms in Northumberland,...
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A 1,600-acre development floated at public meeting has Hamilton Township family worried Burnham Family Farm sign
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A 1,600-acre development floated at public meeting has Hamilton Township family worried

Robert Washburn January 11, 2025 0
In November, a public meeting was held in Hamilton Township to discuss the possible development of 1,600...
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Film festival hosted by farmers in Campbellford takes on issues and challenges facing agriculture Aaron Theatre
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Film festival hosted by farmers in Campbellford takes on issues and challenges facing agriculture

Robert Washburn February 24, 2024 0
The show: The full interview with bonus material: Farmers and film festivals are not always something you...
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Local farmers facing many challenges locally, provincially, and federally in 2024, NFA president says Allan Carruthers
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Local farmers facing many challenges locally, provincially, and federally in 2024, NFA president says

Robert Washburn January 13, 2024 0
The show: The full interview with bonus material: Farmers rarely get a break. Operating a farm is...
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