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https://creemore.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/echologo1.svgThe Creemore Echohttps://creemore.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/z-farm.jpg200px200px There are more than 2,000 farms encompassing more than 500,000 acres in Simcoe County, according to Warden Basil Clarke. That makes agriculture one of the biggest work sectors in the county, but Clarke says only 20 per cent of farm businesses are actually showing a profit.

2 weeks ago | creemore.com | Trina Berlo

Ribbons are cherished mementoes in the agricultural community. Many a rural bedroom is lined with elaborate rosettes and sashes from livestock and horse shows. During the Collingwood Agricultural Society’s fall fair at the Great Northern Exhibition, 1,500 ribbons are handed out to the winners. They are all made locally by Diane Edwards, of SE Equestrian. Diane was actually recruited by her daughter Sara Edwards – the SE – who teaches riding lessons and boards horses in Clearview Township.

2 weeks ago | creemore.com | Trina Berlo

Democracy cannot operate without a free press… and neither can farmers, at least not in a way that will help them be sustainable. Press freedom, like that we treasure at The Creemore Echo to bring you uncensored news, is never totally secure. Although Canada is a global leader in press freedom, standing 14th in the world according to the global press watchdog Reporters Without Borders, threats abound.

2 weeks ago | creemore.com | Trina Berlo

DNA or not, Kidd Family Auctions is a family business. When Dennis Kidd started the venture a decade ago with business partner Lyn Grose, his parents and two teenage children were involved and he was still working part-time on the Kidd family farm in Melanchthon. Two years in, they started doing hybrid auctions with people logging in to place bids online.

2 weeks ago | creemore.com | Trina Berlo

Welcome to The Creemore Echo’s second Ag edition – “Agonomics.”In this year’s edition we are exploring some of the area’s on-farm businesses that are either part of the prime agricultural sector, or provide a service to the agricultural community. Farming is big business in this area and almost everywhere you look there is a service that supports the industry, from vehicle sales and repair all the way to restaurants and coffee shops.