Tag
105 storiesnewest firstlatest July 19, 2026page 5 of 6
The Saratoga County Agricultural Society announced a July 21‑26 fair at the Ballston Spa fairgrounds, featuring a patriotic theme to mark America’s 250th anniversary and offering family‑friendly attractions expected to draw regional visitors.
The Saratoga County Agricultural Society announced the July 21‑26 fair at Ballston Spa, featuring a patriotic theme to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and attract families and tourists with a blend of agricultural exhibits and entertainment.
The Saratoga County Agricultural Society opens its annual fair July 21 at Ballston Spa Fairgrounds, featuring rides, exhibits and patriotic programming to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.
The Saratoga County Agricultural Society announced a July 21‑26 schedule for the county fair at Ballston Spa, featuring themed daily events that blend agriculture, entertainment, and community activities to mark the United States’ 250th anniversary.
Capital Region farms will host blueberry-themed festivals at various locations this summer to celebrate the local blueberry harvest.
Capital Region farms are organizing July blueberry festivals across Saratoga County and surrounding areas to celebrate the harvest, promote local agriculture, and attract visitors.
The New Jersey Department of Agriculture celebrated National Blueberry Day on July 8, 2026, by giving away free “Jersey Fresh” blueberries in Wildwood, Atlantic City and Seaside Heights to promote local produce.
Quebec approved a regulatory overhaul allowing up to 200,000 extra hectares of land for farming, drawing praise from the Agricultural Producers Union and concern from environmental groups.
Quebec ended its moratorium on agricultural land expansion in January 2027, removing the freeze on new farmland development and allowing growth in the province's farming sector.
Violent thunderstorms on June 20 damaged vegetable farms in Montérégie, prompting 396 damage notices with Financière agricole, while about half of growers are insured.
Quebec’s government has ended its moratorium on converting non‑agricultural land to farms, approving a regulation that will take effect in January 2027. The change allows eligible landowners to apply for agricultural reclassification under existing provincial guidelines.
Violent thunderstorms in Montérégie from June 20 to July 5, 2026 caused extensive damage to vegetable farms, generating 396 damage reports and revealing that only half of the growers are insured.
Quebec has ended its moratorium on agricultural land conversion and will introduce a new regulation in January 2027 to manage future expansions. The shift aims to balance farm growth with environmental and planning safeguards.
Quebec announced regulatory reforms that could open up to 200,000 hectares for farming, earning praise from the agricultural union and concern from environmental groups.
Violent thunderstorms on June 20 damaged vegetable farms in Montérégie, leading to 396 damage notices and affecting about half of the growers who had insurance. The event threatens regional produce supply and triggers claim processing by Financière agricole.
Southwestern Ontario farmers are hopeful that an upcoming hot week will help crops recover after weeks of damaging rain and hail.
Rainfall in June 2026 has increased sugar content and yields of strawberries grown near Montreal, leading to sweeter fruit and an expected drop in market prices.
Farmers in Quebec’s Montérégie have objected to a 100‑MW wind‑farm proposal that would place turbines on farmland, citing concerns over impacts on agricultural land in the province’s key farming region.
Abundant June rain in a Montreal suburb has made Quebec strawberries sweeter and boosted yields, which could lead to lower consumer prices.
The Greater Hammonton Chamber of Commerce held the 40th Red, White & Blueberry Festival in June 2026, featuring local foods, crafts and live entertainment to honor the town’s iconic blueberry crop.
