Farm

A day at the Huron County Plowing Match (HCPM) starts early, and it doesn't take long for visitors and competitors alike to build up a hearty hunger.

In 2028, the Huron County Plowmen's Association will be marking a significant anniversary when they hold the 100th annual Huron County Plowing Match at a location that has yet to be determined.

Maranda Klaver's life has been steeped in Queen of the Furrow competitions for years now.

As every good plowing match starts with a healthy wheat field, which makes Peter Johnson - better known to farmers across the nation as "Wheat Pete" - a more than fitting addition to this year's Huron County Plowing Match (HCPM).

For 2026, the Huron County Plowing Match (HCPM) is making its way to Morris-Turnberry, and host Nelson Underwood, for one, is looking forward to welcoming visitors to his family farm on Aug. 20 and 21.

Jamie Heffer may be the Warden of Huron County and the Mayor of Morris-Turnberry, but when it came time to find a home for the 2026 Huron County Plowing Match (HCPM), his most important role was simply - "neighbour".

Visitors to the Huron County Plowing Match (HCPM) may come out to celebrate agricultural traditions, but they stay to catch a glimpse into the future of farming.

At this year's Huron County Plowing Match, three young women will be competing for the title of Huron County Queen of the Furrow. Here is what you need to know about them.

I can't believe my year is almost over already! It feels like yesterday I was telling everyone who's got the buzz! I've had an incredible time being the Huron County Princess!

It's hard to believe that my year as the Huron County Queen of the Furrow is already coming to an end. It really does feel like this year has gone by in the blink of an eye.

For Huron County Plowing Match (HCPM) champion Dugald McIntosh, competitive plowing is about so much more than driving in a straight line - traditional tractoring is an art form that requires skill and rewards patience.

Attending the Huron County Plowing Match (HCPM) is a welcome break for busy farmers. But bringing this annual celebration of rural tradition to life is no small feat.

Competition was fierce at the 2026 Lucknow 4-H Dairy Invitational Show on Aug. 3. The hot summer sun didn't stop youth from 13 counties from coming out with 170 dairy calves to test their mettle in the ring at one of Ontario's premier youth dairy events.

It's hard to envision a Huron County meal without the beef. From the Huron County Beef Producers' annual steak dinner in Brussels to Cardiff's Catering's plowing match banquet, beef-based gatherings are a tradition woven into the very fabric of...

In Clinton, there's a cattle ranch that looks like it belongs in an old western - and that's no accident! Long before Clarence Dekens started Harm-N-E Longhorns with his wife, Ingrid, he was a young boy watching old cowboy movies with his father.

Gorrie Line Produce (GLP) is a grocery store that runs on the rhythm of the seasons by stocking its shelves with seasonal produce provided by dozens of local growers.

Despite the name, Funny Farm Burgers and Fries in Clinton isn't raising its own livestock. You'll find no pasture out back of this hot-pink shop, nor is there a herd of cattle grazing beside the front door.

While it may still be in its very early stages, the Ontario Agri-Food Discovery Centre is making its presence (and intentions) known as it raises funds, solidifies its plans and works towards opening its doors in Listowel in 2030.

Last year, the Huron County Seed Library marked its 10-year anniversary. Growing from humble roots and community activism, the library has continued to see a surge in usage year over year with more and more people getting their hands dirty and...

There's likely not a female alpaca in all of Huron County that wouldn't consider DL Farms Alpacas' latest champion to be quite the catch.

One of the biggest moments a dairy farmer faces is the passing on of their operation to the next generation. Succession planning is a complex process - for many farmers, it begins when their children are born.

4-H Ontario has announced the selection of six ambassadors who will represent and champion the 4-H program across the province.

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.