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Peterborough County Agricultural Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony

The 2025 Peterborough County Agricultural Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place on Sunday, August 24th at 2:00pm in the Agricultural Heritage Building at Lang Pioneer Village and Museum, Keene.

This is a free event, and all are welcome to attend!

 

This year's inductees are:

Jim & Barb Buck of Norwood
John & Cynthia Crowley of Hastings
Wilbert (Wib) Donaldson (posthumously)


For further information, please contact:
Carolyn Doris
Chair – Peterborough County Agricultural Wall of Fame Committee
cpdoris@nexicom.net
(705) 295-2755

Registration is not required
Agricultural Heritage Building at Lang Pioneer Village and Museum, Keene
Otonabee-South Monaghan

OUTSTANDING LEADERS TO BE INDUCTED INTO PETERBOROUGH COUNTY AGRICULTURAL WALL OF FAME

The Peterborough County Agricultural Wall of Fame Committee is pleased to announce the selection of their 2025 Wall of Fame Inductees:

Jim & Barb Buck of Norwood
John & Cynthia Crowley of Hastings
Wilbert (Wib) Donaldson (posthumously)

The Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held on Sunday, August 24th, 2025 at 2 p.m. in the Agricultural Heritage Building at Lang Pioneer Village and Museum, Keene. 

This is a free event and all are welcome to attend.

The purpose of the Wall of Fame is to recognize farm and rural leaders in Peterborough County who have made significant contributions to the agriculture and agri-food industry at the local, regional, provincial or national levels.   Nominations may be made by organizations or interested individuals.  The application deadline is May 1st of each year. 

 

For further information, please contact:
Carolyn Doris
Chair – Peterborough County Agricultural Wall of Fame Committee
cpdoris@nexicom.net
(705) 295-2755

Growing Grapes in the Kawarthas - A Tour of the Cheeky Duck Vineyard

Join Farms at Work to learn about growing wine grapes in the Kawarthas. What impact does the soil have? How do you choose appropriate varieties of grapes?  Bring your questions!

Cheeky Duck cultivates delicious wine in a respectful and harmonious way with their surroundings. Their 5-acre vineyard is home to Vidal, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Baco Noir, and Marquette varietals of grapes. Sustainability is woven into every part of the business. They are dedicated to being eco-friendly and carbon-neutral and their vineyard is a haven for butterflies and bees. Lively runner ducks assist with grazing and pest control. Additionally, they use vine pruning as an energy source during the winter.

 

Registration is required
Cheeky Duck Vineyard - 1786 Youngs Point Rd, Lakefield, ON K0L 2H0, Canada
Lakefield

43rd Annual Peterborough County Cattlemen's Beef Barbecue

Event date

The Peterborough County Cattlemen are very pleased to announce the date and location of the 43rd Annual Beef Barbecue.  Please mark your calendars and join us on Sunday, August 3, 2025 at Maple Creek Farm, our hosts this year will be Kim, Nicole & Ryan Kidd, 765 Webster Road, Warsaw.   

Once again this year, the Peterborough County 4-H Beef members will having their achievement day, starting at 1PM. 

We will start serving our beef supper at 5PM.  The price will remain the same, Adults - $25, Children 6 - 12 - $10 & children under 6 - Free.  

In an effort to be environmentally friendly, we are asking our guests to bring their own plate & cutlery.  Plates & cutlery will be available at the barbecue.  Lots of space available to set up your lawnchair and socialize while enjoying your meal.

Tickets available at the gate, cash or debit only.  For more information or inquiries email: peterboroughcountycattlemen@gmail.com

We hope to see everyone on August 3rd, 2025


 

Registration is not required
Warsaw, Ontario

Dinner at the Dairy-Peterborough County

The Dinner at the Dairy event is back, formerly the Twilight BBQ. Cow judging, bouncy cow, farm visit, prizes and a catered dinner. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Kids under 12 are free. Tickets can be purchased by emailing and e-transferring PeterboroughHolsteinClub@gmail.com. Please include, name, number of tickets and pick up location (at the front door on the night of is great). We hope to see everyone there- it is an open invite for all! 

Registration is not required
2472 Asphodel 7th Line
Norwood

Tour the Future of Farming: The Barrett Centre & Whitby Campus Urban Farm

About this event: 

Vertical hydroponic farming, an in-field multifunctional robot, biodigesters, freeze driers and aquaculture - all in one morning! Durham College is sharing their passion for innovation, sustainable agriculture, and strengthening local food systems with us and you are invited!

Our first stop is The Barrett Centre in Ajax. They are Durham College’s dynamic new urban farm and hub of innovation in urban agricultural practices, research, education and training. Home to:
 

  • market garden & flower ranges,
  • hoop houses,
  • apiary,
  • indoor Growcer vertical farm


A 20 minute drive will bring us to The Whitby Campus Urban Farm. It is considered a living lab, where students have the ability to experience hands-on learning. Our tour will include:
 

  • market gardens and greenhouses
  • indoor farm and aquaponic growing areas
  • freeze driers
  • Biodigester
  • A demonstration of Oz , the autonomous weeder


 

Registration is required
education@farmsatwork.ca
The Barrett Centre and Whitby Campus Urban Farm
Durham County

A Passion for Food Innovation - Tour the Ontario Agri-Food Venture Centre with Us!

Show your Love for Local food, and join Farms at Work for a tour of the Ontario Agri-Food Venture Centre. OAFVC is a unique food manufacturing facility in our region, helping food entrepreneurs and farmers bring Made in Ontario products to market. 

What to Expect

A guided tour with the manager of the Ontario Agri-Food Venture Centre while it is in operation. We will finish our food innovation experience by sampling a few of the over 550 Made in Ontario products made by local food entrepreneurs and farmers at the OAFVC.

Registration is required
216 Purdy Rd
Colborne

Peterborough County Cattlemen & Victoria Beef Farmers - Stocker Sale

Event date

Cattle will soon be heading to pasture which means its time for the spring Stocker Sale, hosted by the Peterborough County Cattlemen Association & the Victoria Beef Farmers.  This spring's sale will be held on May 7, 2025, at the Kawartha Lakes Community Sales Barn, Woodville ON.  The sale starts at 10AM.   If you would like to get more information about the sale or how to consign, please contact Wayne Telford 705 292 9531.   

The next sales dates will be November 5 - please note that this is a Certified Calf sale, and November 19, 2025.

Registration is not required

NEW DATE: Understanding Farm Insurance -​ A Spring Check Up​

Join Darling Insurance and our trusted Insurance Partners for a Farm Insurance Check-Up!
Darling Insurance is offering an educational workshop to help you better understand the complexities of insuring your farm business.  
 

Wednesday April 16th  2025 6-9 PM,
Bridgenorth Community Hall (inside the library)
836 Charles Street, Bridgenorth, ON
Please note:  We are providing a light supper and space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please contact us to register. dcavanagh@darlinginsurance.net  or 705-775-5113
 

During the workshop, we will cover topics including:
•             Understanding your policy   
•             Key differences in coverages
•             What coinsurance means for you
•             When to call your insurance broker
•             Defining a material change in risk
•             Covering a farm business or on-farm diversified use.
•             Selling produce or farm products
•             Operating a non-farm business from the same property
•             Insights on inspections and claims
•             Open question period for all your inquiries, this will be a panel discussion format. 
Did you know that our Darling Insurance Agribusiness Team all have farm backgrounds.  
We are farmers advising farmers. Dave, Julie, Christine and Laura are more than happy to help you with your insurance needs.
 

How to tell your agricultural story: Module 4, Durham Ag Leadership Program

Register for Module 4 of the Durham Agriculture Leadership Program: How to be a voice for agriculture.

Tuesday April 8, 12pm – 4pm. Nestleton Community Center.

The program features two keynote speakers: 

  • Andrew Campbell, Fresh Air Farmer
    • How to tell your story and connect the with non-farming audiences
  • Angus R. Kelly, Government Relations Specialist and Lobbyist from Washington D.C.
    • How to effectively communicate with decision makers to advance agriculture

Learn more and register here: Durham Agriculture Leadership Program Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

Telling your agricultural story to the general public and decision makers has never been more important than it is today. We hope to see you out to hear from these two dynamic speakers! 

Registration is required
allison.devos@durham.ca
Nestleton Community Center
Nestleton Station (10 min East of Port Perry)