From bigger and better to smaller and smarter
by Ralph C. Martin
As a wee lad, on our home farm, I was impressed when Grampa moved manure, ploughed in perfect patterns, and hauled...
Obvious Snails
by Fred Schueler, Fragile Inheritance Natural History
When a species has “obvia” as its specific epithet, and it’s so conspicuous that you can survey its...
On food trucks and Luddites
by Woody Armour
Let us consider the addition of six local food trucks to the local scene, that is, in North Grenville. These vehicles would...
Today’s Society is disconnected from Agriculture
by William J. Langenberg, former lecturer Kemptville College of Agricultural Technology
One of my relatives took her grandchildren to Upper Canada Village for a day....
Rural summit 2.0
by Deron Johnston
Since the Rural Summit took place this past April 7, there have been many people asking when the next one will be....
Soil, Landscape, and Reconciliation
submitted by Philip Fry
Not long after “CO2 Down to Earth 2” appeared in the NGT, I dropped in to see friends who live just...
The Food Corner
by Paul Cormier, Salamanders of Kemptville
Another family favourite at the farm is Chicken Polese, though we aren’t the least bit Italian. This goes back...
Food Corner
by Paul Cormier, Salamanders of Kemptville
I’m a breakfast person: I love all manner of breakfasts, and Red Velvet Waffles are the kind of breakfast...
Gardening: Growing Luffas
I used to think Luffa Sponges came from the Sea. I had never given them much thought; but, if pressed, I would have said...
Reducing GHG emissions from Livestock with Linseed
by William Langenberg
I am amazed with the research results obtained in Holland and Belgium on reducing GHG emission by livestock, by changing feeding ratios...
